Dependent on experience Are you an experienced Head of Reward looking for a new challenge in 2025? With a seat a the People Leadership team table, you'll be responsible for the Reward, Benefits, and International Mobility Teams and establish the strategic direction for our UK business. You'll serve as the primary subject matter expert, offering extensive expert advice, guidance, governance, and support to the Board, Leadership, and Group. 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 40% of your week away from home, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition. What you’ll be doing: Develop and drive the Reward, Benefits and IM agenda for the AXA UK business, working closely with the rest of the People Leadership Team and business leaders in developing innovative solutions to support the achievement of the strategic targets. Lead the Reward team, with appropriate controls in place, setting the annual plan and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of key reward processes and policies, across the AXA UK and other UK entities where relevant. Delivery of International Assignment Services across the AXA UK business and other UK Entities to evolve this service in order that it is fit for purpose, efficient and customer focused. Oversee the delivery of an International Assignment service across the AXA UK business and other UK entities. Contribute to development and maintenance of People strategies, assessing benefits/risks and addressing the impact on own specialist areas. Provide comprehensive specialist advice/presentations to influence Senior Managers and relevant Board committees on the implications and interpretation of existing and emerging policies within Reward, Benefits and IM ensuring information being provided is clearly understood, gaining sign off for changes. Specialist consultancy input to projects outside direct area of influence, highlighting areas of improvement and/ or change in order to comply with relevant internal/ external requirements. Give advice and guidance to the People Directors on executive compensation decisions and remuneration for regulated staff. Lead, motivate, develop, appraise and have appropriate controls for team members so that the individual and collective performance is of the required standard. Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply. What you’ll bring: Presentation/Facilitation - Uses a wide range of specific facilitation/presentation skills to enable individuals or business to express and clarify their thoughts, opinions and feelings. Presents complex concepts/information effectively to inform or gain approval to proposals. Project Management - Organises and controls large, possibly high risk projects using a wide range of project management tools and techniques Budgeting - Estimate, plan, monitor and control budgets and organisational spend. Organisational Awareness - A very good knowledge of the structures and main operational activities of the business area. A comprehensive knowledge and wide experience of how the business area supports overall business needs. Readily identifies contacts who may be used to obtain relevant information and identify best practice. Environmental Awareness – A very good knowledge of the environment in which the business operates. A full understanding of the impact of social, economic, statutory and regulatory change on Reward practices and how such change may affect the customer. Develops and maintains contacts in order to exchange/obtain information and ascertain best practice/key developments. Influencing – Takes a stand on critical and sensitive issues important to the wellbeing of the business. Empowers and influences on key decisions, management and development of others in the team. Analytical - Ability to solve complex problems using logical, structured approach. Relationship Management – Excellent relationship management skills. Proven ability to build and develop relationships across functions and into Group. Seen as a key influencer within the People Team and the business. Consulting skills – Understands and demonstrates consulting model in delivery and behaviour. Specialist Knowledge - Full understanding of Reward and relevant legislation together with good knowledge and experience of the People function beyond own area. As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom. What we offer: At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive: Competitive annual salary Annual company & performance-based bonus Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions) Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary) 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave AXA employee discounts Gym benefits To apply, click on the ‘apply for this job’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to suzie.elliottaxa-uk.co.uk. Who we are: AXA UK Support Functions power AXA’s three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you’ve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you’re just starting out, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.