Inclusion & Diversity Lead

**Job Description**: **YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT**: Why AXA? Every day, we work together for human progress by protecting what matters. A mission that puts a smile on your face and makes you want to get up in the morning One of the world's leading insurers in the protection of property, people and assets, AXA is 145,000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis, 51 countries in which we distribute our products and services and more than 90 million customers who place their trust in us worldwide. As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is committed to social and environmental causes on a daily basis. We are committed to an inclusive policy that recognizes and values individual differences. Do these ambitions speak to you? Then come and change the world with us **YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSABILITIES**: **Within the Group,** **you will join the Culture and Inclusion & Diversity (CID) department.** Within this Department, **you will be part of the Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) team.** Our commitment to I&D has always been an integral part of our identity and our goal is to continuously create an organization that mirrors the diverse communities in which we operate, empowering our 147,000 employees to thrive, innovate, and better serve our global customers. Our approach to I&D is viewed through the lens of equal opportunities and supports our purpose to “Act for human progress by protecting what matters", starting with the creation of a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. While our current focus encompasses gender balance, the inclusion of people with disabilities, intergenerational diversity, diversity of origins, LGBT+ inclusion, health & wellbeing support, and the consideration of evolving family situations, we remain committed to adapting our approach to meet the needs of our employees and reflect the changing landscape of inclusion and diversity. We also pay particular attention to maintaining a transversal and holistic lens, ensuring that all dimensions of diversity are integrated and valued in our efforts. **Your job and daily missions**: As a I&D Lead, you will report directly to the Group Head of I&D and be instrumental in delivering our global I&D strategy. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by: **Leading strategic and global I&D initiatives**: - Designing, leading and implementing impactful group wide I&D initiatives in line with our I&D strategy (policies, processes, initiatives, campaigns, etc.). **Building organizational connections**: - Bringing I&D expertise and consultancy across entities. - Working together with various HR departments (Culture, Talent, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations) to embed inclusion in every process. - Developing meaningful relationships with stakeholders across functions, such as Communication, Sustainability, Procurement, IT, etc., helping them see their work through an I&D lens. **Managing communications and external partnerships**: - Collaborating with the Communications teams to ensure that all internal and external communication materials reflect our commitment to inclusion and diversity. - Building strong external partnerships that bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to our I&D work. **Mentoring and external focus**: - Provide ad-hoc guidance to the I&D PM and support to build I&D expertise within the broader Culture and I&D team. - Attend I&D conferences, seminars, and workshops to stay abreast on leading practices and sometimes represent AXA in panel discussions and workshops. **YOUR PROFILE**: **Let’s talk about you**: Take a look at this handy list to help you decide if you’ve got the right skills and experience for this role. We're looking for a passionate advocate who brings both professional expertise and authentic commitment to I&D: **Experience**: A minimum of 7 years of professional experience is required, preferably with a focus on Inclusion and Diversity, Corporate Social Responsibility or Social Impact initiatives, within a global organization. Experience as an HR Business Partner would be considered as a plus. **Skills**: **I&D culture**:understanding, passion and appreciation of why I&D matters and how we progress this at AXA is an essential requirement. **I&D program management**: proven ability to develop strategic I&D initiatives from concept to delivery on a global scale. **Interpersonal skills and influence**: ability to present and influence senior leaders as well as to quickly establish trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders (with sensitivity to cultural nuances). **Adaptability**: ability to work independently and demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic environment, incl. demonstrating self-initiative. **External partnerships**: experience in building and maintaining partnerships with external organizations to bring fresh perspectives and innovative appr