Senior People Project Consultant

We’re recruiting in our People Team to support our new People Operating Model. We have a new Senior People Project Consultant role, responsible for co-ordinating and leading the successful delivery of People Projects that support the business strategy and drive transformation set out in strategic people plans. 

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 one of our office locations Dublin Derry or Belfast.

What you’ll be doing: 

Working closely with the Strategic People Partners and People Centres of Excellence to conduct research, the Senior People Project Consultant will collect and analyse data to identify issues, provide advice, and work with the team to develop and implement innovative and pragmatic solutions to solve business problems that have measurable impact and add commercial value.

•    Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders wearing multiple hats to coordinate across different groups.
•    Lead, design and deliver People projects/innovative solutions and change in partnership with the business to ensure continuous improvement and value add to the business and our customers.
•    Manage and track the project plan, actions, risks, dependencies.
•    Work alongside the Strategic People Partners to scope key projects and manage project delivery.
•    Responsible for effective project controls and procedures within their given initiatives.
•    Develop and sustain collaborative working relationships across the organization, and ensure regular feedback on progress, milestones achieved and any blockers to success to the Strategic People Partners and Head of People Strategy, Projects and Transformation and any associated key stakeholders so that they are fully engaged in the delivery outcomes and progression of the project during its lifecycle.
•    Produce and deliver relevant presentation packs for Key Stakeholders as required to support Projects or initiatives where necessary.
•    Deliver project communications and ensure all communications are written and delivered in the right way and inspiring people to come on the journey.
•    Provide expert advice and guidance to the business on People policies, processes & procedures relating to the project delivery.
•    Analyse HR MI to diagnose business/people problems and recommend provide effective solutions (e.g. data on turnover, headcount, discipline and grievance, performance management, absence, reward) 

•    Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR with at least 2 years in a management role, operating in a business partner model is beneficial
•    Degree or equivalent in relevant field, and/or HR qualification such as CIPD
•    Knowledge of current HR practice and employee legislation and its implications for the business.
•    Project Management experience and familiar with Project Management methodologies.
•    Experience of leadership, management and delivering complex change/transformation projects on-time, within scope of financial savings and positive HR experience for those impacted by the change.
•    Experience of managing and delivery multiple projects and initiatives at the same time
•    A commercially aware and customer centric individual who actively seeks customer feedback to monitor progress & make improvements 
•    Ability to develop strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels 
•    Proactive ‘can do’ attitude with excellent interpersonal skills, making good first impressions with a natural ability to be tactful, diplomatic and professional, pragmatic and calm individual in time-pressured situations.
•    Well organised with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, whilst maintaining strong attention to detail and being results-focused  

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

This recruitment campaign will be used to support permanent, temporary and/or extension for any upcoming similar positions. 

Would you like to wake up every day driven and inspired by our noble mission and to work together as one global team to empower people to live a better life? Here at AXA we strive to lead the transformation of our industry. We are looking for talented individuals who come from varied backgrounds, think differently and want to be part of this exciting transformation by challenging the status quo so we can push AXA - a leading global brand and one of the most innovative companies in our industry - onto even greater things.

In a fast-evolving world and with a presence in 64 countries, our 166,000 employees and exclusive distributors anticipate change to offer services and solutions tailored to the current and future needs of our 103 million customers.

Proud to be part of the AXA Group, at AXA Ireland our values are at the heart of everything we do. We work together as One AXA, embracing our differences to make our teams great. We believe integrity, courage and our customer-first approach is what makes us a great place to work. AXA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from across all communities.

One of the best things about joining AXA is our rewards package. At AXA Ireland, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package reflects that. You can expect to receive:

•    Competitive salary with annual review
•    Annual company & performance-based bonus
•    Contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contributions)
•    Life Assurance
•    Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays
•    AXA employee discounts
•    Education support and plenty of learning opportunities.

AXA is proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We are therefore happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, should this be a requirement for you.

At AXA, we want to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. As a financial services company, all successful candidates will require employment checks, so we can ensure regulatory compliance.

We’re proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds. 

AXA Ireland dac consider applicants on the basis of skills, experience & qualifications and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status.