People Consultant

October 14, 2024

AXA

Glasgow

Our People team support and drive continuous improvement in people related issues across our Retail and Commercial Business Units. As a People Consultant, you’ll use data and insights to build a picture of emerging trends which will influence and shape strategic priorities. You’ll address urgent, complex and value-adding needs, building capability and embedding the HR Model.
You’ll use your breadth and depth of HR knowledge to drive customer centricity and resolve operational needs. Working collaboratively with the Strategic People Partners, you’ll support the progression of the people agenda and the achievement of people metrics across the business.
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 40% of your week away from home at either our Bristol, Bolton or Glasgow office, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.
What you’ll be doing:

Dig deeper into business challenges, ask meaningful questions and understand more about its impact. Provide advice and challenge to support delivery of results.
Use data to make informed decisions and recommendations, proactively engaging with the business and take remedial action to address areas of concern.
Work alongside People Services to provide advice and guidance to more complex issues. Promote and direct managers to self service solutions.
Support cyclical People operations, e.g. performance management, pay and bonus, engagement surveys etc.
Provide expert advice and coaching to managers to build their knowledge, skills and behaviour. Ensuring consistent policy application, and effective running of the performance management process.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the business, working with key stakeholders to drive people metrics forward, upskilling People Leaders to provide better outcomes.
Support the implementation and continual improvement of the HR Op Model by building out processes, infrastructure, and governance.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.
What you’ll bring:

HR professional with a broad understanding of all HR related subjects.
Understanding and interpreting of employment law and policies experience.
Experience of analysing data/ people metrics and identifying trends impacting business performance.
Effectively consult with People Leaders and building line management capability.
Experience of working in a fast-paced organisation and delivering customer centric solutions.
Ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity.
Creative and innovative approach to problems solving with the ability to develop clear, actionable steps to drive resolution.
Strong understanding of the people processes policies and systems.
Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
What we offer:
At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

Competitive annual salary of £45,000- £55,000 dependent on experience
Annual company & performance-based bonus
Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
AXA employee discounts
Gym benefits

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Who we are:
AXA UK Support Functions power AXA’s three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you’ve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you’re just starting out, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available