Benefits Partner - London, United Kingdom - AXA Group

Description

Benefits Partner (12 Month FTC, Maternity Cover)

United Kingdom

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

·Drive strategy, design, implementation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, governance, communication, and administration of benefits programs in the United Kingdom.

·Direct all activities related to the delivery of benefit programs for the United Kingdom (including health, life, profit sharing, disability, leaves, perquisites, pension and retirement plans etc.) with the goal of creating an attractive and market competitive suite of benefits.

·Collect data on industry standards and practices to determine competitive positioning of the organization's benefit offerings. Oversee benchmarking strategies, pooling arrangements and brokers. Monitor relevant legislation, anticipating and navigating the potential impact to our benefits philosophy and practices.

·Liaison with the Health & Wellbeing committee and partner with Group and/or other regional AXA entities , AXA UK on initiatives in the spirit of "One AXA"

·Regularly renegotiate or re-evaluate vendors in search of opportunities for cost-saving and drives scale where possible.

·Direct and manage open enrollment activities including oversite of meetings or information sessions, employee communications, answers to questions or inquiries, and transmission of enrollment data to vendors or administrators in the United Kingdom.

·Lead benefits-related work associated with M&A activity in assigned countries and contribute as an integration HR team member for any other requested integration related activities or transitions.

·Collaborate with regional counterparts to increase colleague understanding of benefit programs by communicating programs clearly and concisely; translating complex data and/or benefits information into easily understood terms.

·Develop, coach, mentor and manage other Benefits professionals.

You will report to the Head of Reward, UK & Lloyd's.

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We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

·Bachelor's degree in business or a related field with experience in relevant HR/Benefits roles.

·Knowledgeable of benefits philosophy and statutory requirements.

·Robust technical, managerial and collaborative team building skills with the ability to balance tactical and strategic responsibilities.

·Agility in work style to effectively collaborate with colleagues and team members who may work remotely.

·Ability to communicate effectively and interact through interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization, including with Senior HR and Business Leaders.

·Ability to build, maintain and make use of a diverse network of internal and external relationships. Invites perspectives from those who think differently.

·Capable of negotiating and influencing at all levels, including the ability to add value to senior level negotiation.

·Ability to work independently and lead initiatives as required, demonstrating effective project management skill.

·Robust analytical skills. Uses data to make informed decisions and considers the broader implications. Works through ambiguity and can adapt quickly and think creatively.

·Previous Financial Services experience and some knowledge of the insurance sector is preferred.

·Experience working within a globally matrixed organization. Has the ability to think broadly on both local and global levels and thrive in the ambiguity of a fast-dynamic, changing environment.

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

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