Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Full Time

At AXA XL, we are transforming the way we attract and grow top technology talent. As part of our bold vision to expand our Global Technology Center in Bangalore, we are scaling up our recruitment efforts and looking for passionate, forward-thinking tech recruiters to join us on this exciting journey. We believe that getting top tech talent starts with exceptional recruiters. You will be part of our dedicated “tech recruitment squad”, and partner with HR Business Partners, Operations and Technology business leaders to attract the digital talent that will shape our future. While not a formal management position, your voice will matter as this opportunity is ideal for a seasoned recruiter who brings deep expertise and passion for mentoring. You’ll play a critical role in supporting the team members, helping elevate our recruitment capabilities as we scale and recruit niche top talents.

What You’ll Be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Understand the AXA XL business and talent strategy, consult with business and HR professionals on talent gaps and create and execute an effective and efficient sourcing strategy that delivers the best, most diverse global talent to AXA XL.
• Lead the execution of best-in-class recruitment. The Senior Recruiter will be tasked with leading search assignments that may be placed in various levels and functions across Operations and Technology.
• Network with industry professionals across the India market, with a specific emphasis on developing relationships with top tier, diverse talent.
• Partner with Talent Management and business-based HR professionals to understand and address critical succession gaps and partner with our Talent Sourcing and Intelligence team to address those gaps. This includes managing external vendors, partnering with internal resources and ultimately presenting recommendations and action plans to senior leadership.
• Engage and partner closely with local HR and TA teams to ensure that all recruitment and onboarding practices for new hires are met.
• Execute the end-to-end recruiting process and sourcing strategies that result in better hires, faster, from needs identification to new hire’s first day. This includes creating and executing the research and effective and efficient sourcing strategy, candidate development, referrals, local stakeholder management, offer creation and negotiation.
• Maintain a global diversity sourcing strategy for AXA XL, including building effective external partnerships and relationships with diverse associations.
• Screen, evaluate and qualify candidates, including conducting in-depth candidate interviews to develop a deep understanding of candidate qualifications and competencies.
• Provide written candidate profiles and search status reports and provide counsel regarding the interview process as well as the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
• Partner with Regional HR leadership and HR partners, as appropriate, to ensure that AXA XL can attract the necessary talent for today and tomorrow. This includes Total Rewards, Mobility. Employment Law and Talent Management.
• Select and manage global external search firm vendors, as needed. This includes identifying the “best” vendor, fee agreements and managing the firm throughout the entire recruiting process.
• Partner with HR leaders to assist with transition and onboarding for new executives.
• Provide substantive and competency-based feedback to all unsuccessful candidates.
• Ensure an exceptional hiring manager and candidate experience.
• Positively represent and differentiate the AXA XL employment brand in the talent marketplace.
• Develop and maintain relevant market intelligence and regularly sharing that intelligence with global business leaders to inform optimal business and talent decisions.
• Maintain understanding of innovative recruitment tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Mentor and assist in the development of other recruiters.
• Attend appropriate business and HR staff meetings, as well as participate in recruiting, HR, and Enterprise initiatives.

You will report to Head of Talent Acquisition – ESS (India and Poland).

What You Will BRING

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience leading proactive recruitment for global companies and putting together comprehensive recruiting strategies to address diverse talent needs.
• A global talent perspective and experience working in a highly matrixed environment.
• Proven expertise in leading recruitment and managing a diverse set of global stakeholders, across multiple geographies (BU’s).
• Proven experience in information technology recruiting.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit diverse individuals and ability to negotiate and consult on total compensation packages (base, bonus, equity).
• Understanding of legal issues that impact recruiting activities, namely restrictive covenants, non-solicitations and employment agreements.
• Ability to translate a business strategy into an actionable recruiting strategy.
• Exceptional communication (both written and verbal), influencing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with thorough attention to detail.

Desired Skills And Abilities

• Exceptional assessment and interviewing skills and an excellent command of assessment and selection methodologies, instruments, and processes.
• Excellent business acumen with a thirst for business knowledge.
• Effective project management skills with the ability to multi-task and make decisions in a business context.
• Ability to develop a “big picture” perspective and be a strategic thinker.

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

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. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• 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 axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. 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 axaxl.com/sustainability.