Global Employee Benefits and Pension Specialist / Lead

AXA XL is a leading global organization committed to providing exceptional employee benefits and fostering a culture of wellbeing, inclusivity, and employee recognition. Our team is dedicated to:

• Supporting the physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing of our diverse workforce across the world through data-driven strategies.
• Offering innovative wellbeing initiatives, competitive employee benefits, and meaningful employee recognition programs.
• A deep understanding of employee health risks, both mental and physical, and effective strategies to enhance wellbeing and ensure the sustainability of our benefits program.

As a Global Wellbeing and Employee Benefits Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in utilizing data to inform and drive our global wellbeing and benefits initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Global Benefits, you will support the design and implementation of innovative wellbeing initiatives and the management of comprehensive employee benefits that prioritise the physical, mental, social, and financial health of our global workforce.

What you’ll be doing:

• Utilise data analytics to develop and implement global wellbeing, recognition and benefits strategies that align with our values, and contribute to recruitment, retention, and employees’ needs and satisfaction.
• Facilitate the establishment and ongoing functional momentum of a wellbeing and benefits committee.
• Create and own a wellbeing calendar and execution of activities globally.
• Develop effective strategies – using technology where possible - to ensure employees understand, value, and use the wellbeing and benefits policies and support offered by AXA XL.
• Provide expert guidance and support to local HR teams on benefit design and administration and the development of impactful wellbeing initiatives, utilising data to drive their success.
• Create new initiatives that identify and manage employees at risk for chronic health conditions (e.g., cancer, cardiovascular disease, depression, obesity and chronic pain conditions) to enhance wellbeing and support the sustainability of our insured benefits programs.
• Develop new initiatives that recognise and celebrate individual and team achievements and contributions, aligned to our Navigator values and strategic priorities.
• Cultivate robust partnerships with external vendors, insurance providers, and wellbeing experts, leveraging data insights to negotiate and administer benefit plans and programs that prioritise employee wellbeing, and effectively mitigate key mental and physical health risks to support the long-term sustainability of our benefits program.
• Collaborate closely with HR, finance, and legal teams to ensure that our benefits and wellbeing programs comply with local regulations and reflect global best practices.
• Manage global plans and vendors including our Employee Assistance Programme, business travel accident insurance, and long service award program.

You will report to the Head of Global Benefits.

What you’ll bring:

• Strategic mindset with a genuine passion for driving employee engagement centred on holistic wellbeing that supports our employees’ needs and expectations.
• Proven track record in using data-driven strategies for global benefits management and the development of impactful wellbeing programs, integrating employee recognition initiatives.
• A deep understanding of employee wellbeing including key mental and physical health risks and effective strategies to enhance wellbeing and the sustainability of our insured benefits program.
• An understanding of international benefits regulations, compliance, and market trends.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across diverse teams and cultures.

What we offer:

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 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.

Sustainability:

At 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.

Who we are:

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.