We are creating a dedicated HR Manager position to support the continued growth and autonomisation of the Insurance Business Unit.
This role combines operational HR leadership, HR business partnering, organizational development, and international workforce coordination. The HR Manager will play a key role in structuring the HR function, supporting managers and employees, and helping scale the organization in a fast-paced and multicultural environment.
The role includes:
Direct reporting line to the CEO of the Underwriting BU
Close collaboration with the leadership team
Coordination with AXA Group and AXA Climate HRD
Support of an international workforce
The position requires the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a dynamic and international matrix organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Operations & Administration
Oversee employee administration and contractual documentation (employment contracts, amendments, onboarding documentation, probation periods, employee files, etc.)
Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
Ensure compliance with labor law, internal policies, and regulatory requirements
Monitor headcount, working time, absences, leave management, and payroll variables
In coordination with AXA Climate CFO & HRD :
Supervise payroll processes through external providers
Manage HR budgets and workforce planning
Maintain and provide HR reporting, people analytics, and organizational data
Contribute to the deployment and optimization of HR tools and systems
Coordinate international HR processes with local HR Managers
2. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
Partner with managers to identify recruitment needs
Draft and publish job descriptions
Source, assess, and interview candidates
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes
Strengthen employer branding initiatives through LinkedIn, universities, professional networks, and industry events
Continuously improve candidate experience
Support international hiring and cross-border talent mobility when relevant
3. HR Development & Business Partnering
Coordinate performance and career development processes
Co-build and manage learning and development initiatives
Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to employees and managers
Support managers in team organization, performance management, and employee engagement
Contribute to the implementation of HR policies related to compensation, mobility, talent development, and performance
Support leadership teams in scaling an international and multicultural organization
4. Employee Relations & HR Governance
Prepare and coordinate employee representative body interactions where applicable
Monitor employee relations and workplace climate
Conduct legal and HR watch on labor and social regulations
Ensure compliance with mandatory HR obligations and documentation
Liaise with AXA Climate HRD and AXA HR stakeholders on governance and international HR topics
5. Culture, Engagement & International Collaboration
Support the development of a strong and inclusive international culture across distributed teams
Monitor HR KPIs such as retention, engagement, employee satisfaction, and pulse surveys
Organize and support internal initiatives strengthening team cohesion across countries and entities
