Debra Ffrench

About Debra Ffrench

HR Partner with the ability to support business talent needs through a focus on innovative talent acquisition, development and retention while maintaining an emphasis on company culture and workplace experience.

Experience

1. Sr Human Resources Business Partner

   AXA XL

   Sep 2018 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Sr. Human Resources Business Partner September 2019 — PRESENT • Sr. HR Business Partner for America’s region supporting LOBs with gross written premium exceeding $1.5B.• Led successful HR Joint Venture integration of Allied Insurance Company (70 employees and $80M GWP). Managed the HR integration process for AXA Insurance Company ($220M GWP with 60 employees).• Advise and coach executive leadership team on talent initiatives to meet engagement and productivity strategies- including career pathing for high potential employees, talent reviews, performance improvement plans and separations both domestic and international. • Partner with and influence business leaders on issues pertaining to culture work, manager development and succession planning.• Serve as a Diversity and Inclusion Champion advising Managing Directors and Colleague Resource Groups to create D&I strategy for Americas with a focus on intersectionality, raising awareness and removing bias.

Education

• LIU Post

  Bachelor's degree, Finance and Marketing

  2004 — 2007

• American InterContinental University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting and Finance

  2008 — 2009

Skills

• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Employee Benefits
• Management
• Performance Management
• Recruiting
• Accounting
• Microsoft Office
• Workers Compensation
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Benefits Administration
• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Policy
• Customer Service
• Peoplesoft
• Insurance
• Personnel Management