Employee Relations Advisor
AXA, Exton, PA, United States
ER Advisor NYC, Hartford, Exton
The strategic focus of Human Resources is to deliver the talent agenda in a World-Class way. We do this by designing and delivering programs, initiatives, tools and processes that enable AXA XL to attract, manage, engage, develop and retain the global talent needed to deliver on our opportunity and aspiration. Further, we are continuously improving HR capabilities and processes in order to support the business in a highly professional, efficient and cost-effective manner. As the ER Advisor supporting AXA XL Americas (Canada, US, Bermuda & LatAM), you will work closely with the Head of ER and HR Business Partner team to support various employee relations topics. What will your essential responsibilities include? Effectively co-ordinate employment relations processes, administration and communication. Proactively supporting the administration of all employee relations case work to maintain organized and accurate information at all times. Independently manage less complex ER case work up to a certain level, seeking counsel from the ER Partner where required. Conduct internal investigations Support immigration activities across the region Organize and maintain accurate and timely record keeping, ensuring to be legally compliant with this information. Work with Head of ER to monitor overall ER case load and its effective delivery, ensuring consistency in line with legal requirements. Responsible for the creation and maintenance of all ER related letter templates and monitoring with the guidance of the ER Partner Support the ER Partner to ensure that all ER policies are effectively in place, maintained and communicated appropriately to all managers and colleagues. Monitor legal trends and updates across the region, including report outs to the HR Business Partner community. You will report to Head of ER, Americas. What you'll bring We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Experience of varied HR and ER skills, ideally in a matrix environment, preferably in financial services or the insurance industry. Solid understanding of local employment law keeping abreast of significant developments that impact upon the workplace. Outstanding analytical skills and the ability to convert data into insightful presentations. Excellent proactive organization skills and ability to plan and prioritize work. Highly customer focused, maintaining a professional attitude always. Shows initiative in acting and responding appropriately. Good communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels. Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion and confidentiality. Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients. Highly responsive to changing demands. Accurate and exceptional attention to detail. Advanced Word, Excel, MS Outlook, and PowerPoint skills. Experience with HR databases would be advantageous. 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. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and 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. 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 Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. 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. 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. 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. Applicants for this role must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 59,800 89,500. 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. 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. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business ? property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Learn more at axaxl.com
The strategic focus of Human Resources is to deliver the talent agenda in a World-Class way. We do this by designing and delivering programs, initiatives, tools and processes that enable AXA XL to attract, manage, engage, develop and retain the global talent needed to deliver on our opportunity and aspiration. Further, we are continuously improving HR capabilities and processes in order to support the business in a highly professional, efficient and cost-effective manner. As the ER Advisor supporting AXA XL Americas (Canada, US, Bermuda & LatAM), you will work closely with the Head of ER and HR Business Partner team to support various employee relations topics. What will your essential responsibilities include? Effectively co-ordinate employment relations processes, administration and communication. Proactively supporting the administration of all employee relations case work to maintain organized and accurate information at all times. Independently manage less complex ER case work up to a certain level, seeking counsel from the ER Partner where required. Conduct internal investigations Support immigration activities across the region Organize and maintain accurate and timely record keeping, ensuring to be legally compliant with this information. Work with Head of ER to monitor overall ER case load and its effective delivery, ensuring consistency in line with legal requirements. Responsible for the creation and maintenance of all ER related letter templates and monitoring with the guidance of the ER Partner Support the ER Partner to ensure that all ER policies are effectively in place, maintained and communicated appropriately to all managers and colleagues. Monitor legal trends and updates across the region, including report outs to the HR Business Partner community. You will report to Head of ER, Americas. What you'll bring We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Experience of varied HR and ER skills, ideally in a matrix environment, preferably in financial services or the insurance industry. Solid understanding of local employment law keeping abreast of significant developments that impact upon the workplace. Outstanding analytical skills and the ability to convert data into insightful presentations. Excellent proactive organization skills and ability to plan and prioritize work. Highly customer focused, maintaining a professional attitude always. Shows initiative in acting and responding appropriately. Good communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels. Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion and confidentiality. Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients. Highly responsive to changing demands. Accurate and exceptional attention to detail. Advanced Word, Excel, MS Outlook, and PowerPoint skills. Experience with HR databases would be advantageous. 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. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and 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. 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 Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. 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. 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. 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. Applicants for this role must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 59,800 89,500. 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. 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. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business ? property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Learn more at axaxl.com