Claire Shortiss
About Claire Shortiss
Claire Shortiss serves as the Head of Reward & HR Operations for APAC and Europe at AXA XL, where she oversees compensation and benefits across 19 countries. With a strong background in financial analysis and human resources management, she has held various leadership roles in notable companies, including Genworth and AXA Partners.
Current Role at AXA XL
Claire Shortiss serves as the Head of Reward & HR Operations for APAC and Europe at AXA XL, a division of AXA. She has held this position since 2020 and is based in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing compensation and benefits across 19 countries. Claire ensures that processes and governance are consistent while also being locally appropriate, aligning with the diverse needs of the organization.
Previous Experience at AXA Partners
Before joining AXA XL, Claire Shortiss worked at AXA Partners as the Head of Benefits from 2018 to 2020. In this role, she focused on managing employee benefits and contributed to the development of compensation strategies. Prior to that, she served as the Director of International Compensation and Benefits at AXA Partners for one year in Shannon, Ireland, from 2016 to 2017.
Career Background in Compensation and Benefits
Claire Shortiss has extensive experience in the field of compensation and benefits. She worked at Genworth in various roles, including Director of Compensation & Benefits Europe from 2012 to 2015 and as a Senior International Compensation & Benefits Analyst from 2010 to 2012. Her career also includes a position as Shared Services Accounting & Reconciliation Manager at Genworth from 2005 to 2010 and as a Financial Analyst in the FP&A Department at GE Insurance Holdings Ltd from 2000 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Claire Shortiss holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management and Services from Edinburgh Napier University, which she completed from 2014 to 2017. Her education has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to align compensation and benefits strategies with business objectives on an international scale. She specializes in managing employee data and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in the financial services sector.