People Projects Consultant - #191380

About AXA:

AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.

AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers.

Job overview:

You're a HR generalist who has experience in end-to-end project delivery looking for your next 6 month contract. As a Project Consultant you will facilitate the successful delivery of projects that support and drive transformation set out in strategic people plans. Working closely with the Strategic People Partners and stakeholders, you’ll conduct research, collect and analyse data to identify issues, provide advice, and work with the team to develop and implement innovative and pragmatic solutions. You’ll use your experience of project management and data insights to solve business problems that have measurable impact and add commercial value.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders including Strategic People Partners, Transformation Lead, and other key stakeholders to scope, manage, and oversee project delivery.
• Establish and maintain effective project controls and procedures.
• Communicate progress, milestones, and blockers regularly to ensure stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare reports, business cases, and presentations to support decision-making.
• Deliver change communication and training to ensure consistent messaging.
• Provide expert advice on People policies, processes, and project compliance.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and develop strategies for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement and add value through innovative People projects.

Work arrangements:

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. There is a requirement to travel to London 2 times per month for collaboration. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

We know that some candidates may be discouraged from applying if they don't meet every requirement. If you’re excited by this job and the prospect of working at AXA but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still encourage you to apply.

Your skills & experience:

• Excellent knowledge and working experience of organisation design.
• Familiar with project management methodologies, prioritising and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong confidence with data, ability to conduct data analyses, recognise trends, tie those back to business priorities, and develop recommendations.
• Effective stakeholder management skills, excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills essential.
• Well organised, pragmatic and calm in time pressured situations.
• Ability to influence managers at a senior level and employees at all levels.
• Able to work in sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality.
• Up to date knowledge of employee legislation and its implications for the business experience.
• Experience managing change/ transformation projects.

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity through the internal careers site.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

How to apply:

To apply, click on the ‘apply now’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to [email protected].

We encourage you to apply for this opportunity as soon as possible, as we may close this advert earlier than the listed closing date.

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Your benefits

Pay & Bonus

Annual pay review and performance-based bonus.

Private Medical Cover

Employer funded scheme available to all colleagues.

Annual Leave

25 to 28 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays.

Wellbeing Initiatives

A wide range of services to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Volunteering Leave

Three paid volunteering days (21 hours) per year.

Paid parental & carer's leave

26 weeks' maternity leave and 8 weeks' co-parent leave. 5 days' carer's leave for planned activities and unexpected emergencies.