Employee Relations Advisor

AXA•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The strategic focus of Human Resources is to deliver the talent agenda in a World-Class way. We do this by designing and delivering programs, initiatives, tools and processes that enable AXA XL to attract, manage, engage, develop and retain the global talent needed to deliver on our opportunity and aspiration. Further, we are continuously improving HR capabilities and processes in order to support the business in a highly professional, efficient and cost-effective manner. As the ER Advisor supporting AXA XL Americas (Canada, US, Bermuda & LatAM), you will work closely with the Head of ER and HR Business Partner team to support various employee relations topics.

Requirements

Experience of varied HR and ER skills, ideally in a matrix environment, preferably in financial services or the insurance industry.
Solid understanding of local employment law keeping abreast of significant developments that impact upon the workplace.
Outstanding analytical skills and the ability to convert data into insightful presentations.
Excellent proactive organization skills and ability to plan and prioritize work.
Highly customer focused, maintaining a professional attitude always.
Shows initiative in acting and responding appropriately.
Good communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.
Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion and confidentiality.
Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients.
Highly responsive to changing demands.
Accurate and exceptional attention to detail.
Advanced Word, Excel, MS Outlook, and PowerPoint skills.
Applicants for this role must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HR databases would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

Effectively co-ordinate employment relations processes, administration and communication. This will be accomplished through a cohesive partnership with the Employment Relations Partner and the Americas HR Business Partners.
Proactively supporting the administration of all employee relations case work to maintain organized and accurate information at all times. Independently manage less complex ER case work up to a certain level, seeking counsel from the ER Partner where required.
Conduct internal investigations
Support immigration activities across the region
Organize and maintain accurate and timely record keeping, ensuring to be legally compliant with this information. Work with Head of ER to monitor overall ER case load and its effective delivery, ensuring consistency in line with legal requirements.
Responsible for the creation and maintenance of all ER related letter templates and monitoring with the guidance of the ER Partner
Support the ER Partner to ensure that all ER policies are effectively in place, maintained and communicated appropriately to all managers and colleagues.
Monitor legal trends and updates across the region, including report outs to the HR Business Partner community.

Benefits

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.
Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.
We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.
We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.
At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers.