People Projects Consultant

About AXA: AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them

As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance

We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence

AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers

Job overview: You're a HR generalist who has experience in end-to-end project delivery looking for your next 6 month contract

As a Project Consultant you will facilitate the successful delivery of projects that support and drive transformation set out in strategic people plans

Working closely with the Strategic People Partners and stakeholders, you’ll conduct research, collect and analyse data to identify issues, provide advice, and work with the team to develop and implement innovative and pragmatic solutions

You’ll use your experience of project management and data insights to solve business problems that have measurable impact and add commercial value

Key responsibilities: Collaborate with key stakeholders including Strategic People Partners, Transformation Lead, and other key stakeholders to scope, manage, and oversee project delivery

Establish and maintain effective project controls and procedures

Communicate progress, milestones, and blockers regularly to ensure stakeholder engagement

Prepare reports, business cases, and presentations to support decision-making

Deliver change communication and training to ensure consistent messaging

Provide expert advice on People policies, processes, and project compliance

Analyze HR data to identify trends and develop strategies for improvement

Support continuous improvement and add value through innovative People projects

Work arrangements: 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 two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future

Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events

There is a requirement to travel to London 2 times per month for collaboration

We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition

We know that some candidates may be discouraged from applying if they don't meet every requirement

If you’re excited by this job and the prospect of working at AXA but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still encourage you to apply

Your skills & experience: Excellent knowledge and working experience of organisation design

Familiar with project management methodologies, prioritising and managing multiple tasks simultaneously

Strong confidence with data, ability to conduct data analyses, recognise trends, tie those back to business priorities, and develop recommendations

Effective stakeholder management skills, excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills essential

Well organised, pragmatic and calm in time pressured situations

Ability to influence managers at a senior level and employees at all levels

Able to work in sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality

Up to date knowledge of employee legislation and its implications for the business experience

Experience managing change/ transformation projects

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity through the internal careers site

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom

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