Senior Human Resources Business Partner East Coast, USA
We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a strategic people leader responsible for overseeng a team of HR professionals across the Americas Region, including the U.S., Bermuda and Canada.
What you'll be doingWhat will your essential responsibilities include?
- Ensure high-quality HR support across global and diverse client groups in the Americas region by leading, mentoring and developing a high performing HR Advisory team supporting U.S., Canada, and Bermuda..
- Provide strategic guidance on complex employee relations, performance management, organizational challenges, and stakeholder dynamics, elevating team capability in judgement, influence, and proactive problem-solving.
- Drive consistency in HR practices and strengthen partnerships with Global HRBPs and regional HR leaders to deliver cohesive, high-impact people solutions.
- Continuously review our HR processes starting with our clients and a focused, fit and fast mindset. Play a leadership role in automation and data usage.
- Build strong, trusted relaionships with Global HR Business Partners to understand and support AXA XL's human capital strategies, talent management and developmentpriorities. .
- Translate global HR strategies into effective local execution across the Americas.
- Partner with the Centers of Excellence (CoE) to implement regional and local policies and procedures.Build, maintain, and manage strong cross-functional partnerships to to anticipate situations requiring training, curriculum development and/or changes in policies, procedures, regulations, or technologies.
- Facilitate, gather and consolidate feedback relating to staff engagement - develop solutions with the senior leaders to address concern areas or realize areas of high potential.
- Serve as an escalation point challenge, and coach business leaders on how to engage colleagues, address people issues and build people capabilities effectively.
- Guide and ensure adherence to the local HR policies and practices, adapting to country-specific requirements and constraints.
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and solutions-oriented team culture.
In this role you report to the Head of HR Business Parters, Americas
What you'll bringWe're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills and Abilities:- Leads, develops and mentors a regional/local team.
- Partnership with Global HRBPs and Segments Heads.
- Graduate degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field required.
- Regarded as an expert internally and externally in their field
- Effective Leadership and management skills, including ability to establish and drive long-term strategic direction, think in global terms, but act local and demonstrate business acumen.
- Innovative thinker and solutions oriented with an eye on the future.
What we offerInclusion- 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
Total RewardsAXA 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.
SustainabilityAt AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
- Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
- Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
- Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
- AXA Hearts in Action: 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.
For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL.
The U.S. base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $227,500 USD.
Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues' pay.
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. For more details about AXA XL's benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2026.
