This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance.  We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture.  As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Job Description: Manager Learning & Leadership Development (Grade G)

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How does this role contribute to our collective success?

By leading the design and implementation of programs to develop our employees, you will equip them with the skills, capabilities and mindset needed to drive our desired culture and organizational success, inspiring high performance.  This role is integral to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, which is essential for maintaining a competitive edge and achieving sustained success for AXIS.

What will you do in this role?

Learning & Development + Leadership Development

• Assessment: Collaborate with business leaders and PBPs to identify opportunities for enhancing capabilities across the organization (needs assessments), partnering with stakeholders to address identified gaps.
• Strategy: Stand up a comprehensive learning and development program, tailored to the specific needs and goals of our organization, focusing on building essential leadership behaviors and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Strategy inclusive of:
  • Leadership and managerial capabilities
  • Integration of our new values, behaviors, and leadership behaviors (Culture Renovation)
  • Employee “soft skills”
  • Business specific “technical skills” (owned by local liaison)

• Build: Through a mix of internal resources, AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools, and external vendors, refine and deliver engaging training initiatives to equip our managers and leaders with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to effectively lead their teams, drive employee engagement, champion our DEI values and achieve business objectives.  Ensure that the broader employee base is continuously improving their soft skills to enhance performance and productivity.
  • Manage external vendor relationships and budgets; project manage the external program coordination and delivery.
  • Manage internal relationships and resources to execute certain initiatives through individuals or teams embedded in the business.

• Training Delivery: Facilitate engaging and impactful training sessions, workshops, and seminars for employees at all levels. Partner with the business areas to offer training “toolkits” or “train the trainer” sessions for more function specific skill development.

• Measure: Evaluate the effectiveness of programs through the collection and analysis of feedback, metrics, and performance data, making continuous improvements to enhance program impact and ROI.
  • Improve effectiveness in team and employee outcomes
  • Report back on effectiveness of programs with DEI lens

• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends and best practices in learning and development, and continuously enhance programs to meet evolving needs.

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

About You:

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

What you need to have:

• Advanced subject matter expertise (5+ years) in the disciplines of Learning & Development and Leadership Deve