Head of Talent Acquisition, UK Lloyd's (Interim) in London

At AXA XL, we are transforming Human Resources. To keep AXA XL moving fast, HR is changing our systems, processes and policies to help our clients attract, engage, develop and retain the best talent globally. We are looking to bring on board a passionate Human Resources professional to help us in our journey.

What you’ll be doing

• Be the ‘face’ of UK Lloyd's Talent Acquisition to the UK Leadership Team and UK market, including presenting Go to Market strategies for the UK growth ambitions and presenting recruitment MI and insights, both internally and externally.
• Develop a regional talent acquisition strategy that supports and accelerates the strategic growth plans of the business across all functions within the UK region and supports the acquisition of critical business skills and capabilities, both current and in the future.
• Lead the diversity sourcing strategy for the UK Lloyd's BU, supporting the UK recruiters to help hiring managers and key stakeholders understand the importance of sourcing and cultivating diverse and innovative teams.
• Be a Thought Leader in the UK Lloyd's market, representing AXA XL’s brand and establish and maintain relationships and networks with targeted industries, professional associations, educational institutions, non‑prospects, and others to develop and maintain a pipeline of candidates.
• Grow, lead and develop proactive pipelines (internal as well as external) to support the UK business needs, partnering with Talent Management and Human Resources Business Partners on organizational design initiatives by developing robust pipelines and recruitment assessment processes and programs.
• Lead a TA team that is equipped to quickly respond to the ever‑changing priorities of AXA XL’s growth business and delivers high‑impact results.
• Build capability within the Talent Acquisition function to effectively spot, analyze and inform on market trends around hiring challenges, candidate attraction, compensation and provide suggested solutions to ensure AXA XL remains an employer of choice.
• Connect with AXA Group and proactively engage the UK AXA XL team in Group projects and initiatives, developing networks with GIE and across other entities to progress the AXA strategy.
• Use your London market network to build and maintain relationships with internal and external clients across the business as a trusted talent acquisition leader to ensure the ability to drive the attraction, recruiting and retention of top talent.
• In partnership with HR and Business Leaders, lead workforce planning sourcing strategies, acting as a talent advisor to influence business decisions.
• Lead employment branding and EVP development efforts in the region, taking the appropriate partnerships to bring our Employer Promise to life.
• Champion internal mobility, partnering with other regions and AXA Group entities to embed a culture of continuous professional development, helping internal talent to realize their potential and pursue their professional goals.
• Proactively manage internal candidates to ensure a positive experience.
• Effectively manage the day‑to‑day workload of the talent acquisition team, ensuring data quality and accuracy in our systems and putting governing measures in place to ensure all local legislation is adhered to in our hiring practices.

You will report to Chief Human Resources Officer, UK/Lloyds, with a dotted line to Global Head of Talent Management and Employee Experience. The successful candidate will serve as a member of the UK Lloyds HR Leadership team as well as the Global TA Leadership team.

What you’ll bring

• A successful track record of having achieved success in a similar role for a complex/matrixed, global organization, ideally within the Financial Services or Insurance industries.
• Demonstrated experience of operating at Leadership Team level within a highly complex global company.
• Proven success in partnering with leadership to develop a deep understanding of their business objectives and designing and executing an industry leading recruitment strategy which supports the business strategy.
• Depth of experience in London Market recruitment and the ability to access a network of talent and develop relationships in the London and UK regions to achieve business objectives.
• Significant demonstrated experience leading a talent acquisition team within a highly complex global company, implementing innovative TA best practice and developing a best‑in‑class recruitment team.
• Depth of knowledge of I&D trends and issues with an ability to access a network of diverse talent to develop a proactive pipeline to meet business objectives.
• Proven experience in developing and managing early career recruitment programs from scratch and ability to partner with UK HR Leadership team to develop and drive an innovative early career recruitment strategy and brand.
• Significant experience in developing proactive pipelines (internal as well as external) to support business needs, partnering with Talent Management and Human Resources Business Partners on organizational design initiatives by developing robust pipelines and recruitment assessment processes and programs.
• Depth of knowledge of legal issues and the ability to advise on and lead compliance regulations that impact recruiting activities within the United Kingdom.
• Experience presenting to large groups of senior professionals on recruitment trends and strategies in an engaging way to influence decision‑making.
• Experience in leading best‑in‑class candidate experience and employment branding initiatives.
• Significant experience implementing Applicant Tracking and Client Relationship Management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Robust analytical and critical thinking skills with thorough attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Willingness to travel, as needed.

What we offer

• Inclusion: 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.
• Total Rewards: 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.
• Sustainability: At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.

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.

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.