Head of Workplace

1 month ago

Chicago, United States AXA Group Full time

Head of Workplace, Americas

Chicago, IL I Atlanta, GA I Hartford, CT I New York, NY I USA

The Head of Workplace provides leadership and management for the US, Canada, and Bermuda facilities organization across the Americas Business Unit portfolio. This position oversees more than 20 offices which house thousands of employees.The Head of Workplace, Americas manages the development and implementation of overall strategy, projects, policies, procedures, programs, and workplace service delivery including OSHA, Safety and Security as well as Business Continuity Management. The Head of Workplace, Americas will also be responsible for the management and application of Smart working processes and office projects including Procurement and green strategies as well as ensuring seamless alignment and fostering productive interactions with workplace colleagues across Bermuda, Canada, Latin America, and Global Workplace Directors. This position entails a prominent presence and requires extensive collaboration with both internal teams and external partners.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

Put the customer at the heart of everything we do and drive a customer first culture by investigating and reporting on customer satisfaction to flag issues, working with department heads and senior management to understand the needs of our customers and ensure those needs are actioned. Lead and manage workplace teams in the US, Canada, and Bermuda, providing guidance and support to ensure consistent standards and practices across all locations. Foster a positive workplace culture that promotes diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being. Lead and manage workplace teams across different regions, providing guidance and support to ensure consistent standards and practices. Create a culture that fosters employee engagement and motivation Demonstrate accountability and drive large scale projects to completion in coordination with various stakeholders Evaluate how the Workplace operates and manage the implementation of business guidelines, strategies, policies, and processes. Demonstrate courage through making decisions quickly to drive innovation Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, and Facilities Management, to address workplace challenges and implement solutions that remain in accordance with our policies and guidelines. Deliver a safe, secure, and inclusive work environment in line with legislation by providing excellent standards of workplace accommodation and high-level services for all staff and guests. Ensures financial targets and other agreed goals are met and produce budgets and accruals Proactively manage real estate, tenant leasing and property management of all leased space Stay informed about industry trends and best practices related to workplace management and incorporate relevant innovations into company strategies. Act with integrity by taking responsibility and always “walk the talk” Model the One AXA culture by seeking collective success through diversity and collaboration including soliciting different ways of thinking from those with different experiences than your own

This position will report into the Chief Operating Officer, Americas.

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

Robust leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve goals and deliver results. Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, or Business Intermediate experience with commercial environment, and/or property portfolio management experience required Vast experience in financial concepts including financial management, financial tracking, budgeting and forecasting and a willingness to grow this knowledge further  Experience with critical system environments desired. Proven capital project management experience. Experience in the development and implementation of programs to drive out cost inefficiencies preferred. Willingness to perform administrative tasks as required Proficient in understanding management agreements and contract language. Excellent computer and systems knowledge: robust literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Skilled in Building Management Systems maintenance and monitoring. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Complex problem Solving/ Analysis Some domestic travel required approximately 20%

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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.

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