Marguerite Barrett
About Marguerite Barrett
Marguerite Barrett serves as the HR Chief Operating Officer at AXA XL, a division of AXA, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various leadership roles at The Hartford and XL Catlin, and has a strong background in HR strategy, analytics, and talent acquisition.
Current Role at AXA XL
Marguerite Barrett serves as the HR Chief Operating Officer at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2020. In this role, she oversees HR operations and strategy, focusing on enhancing organizational effectiveness and aligning HR initiatives with business objectives. Her leadership is instrumental in driving HR service delivery and improving employee engagement across the organization.
Previous Experience at AXA XL
Prior to her current position, Marguerite Barrett held multiple roles at AXA XL. She was the Vice President of Talent Acquisition for the Global Platform and Global Talent Acquisition & D&I Operations Leader from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as the Global Head of HR Service Delivery for a brief period in 2020, where she contributed to optimizing HR processes and service delivery.
Experience at The Hartford
Marguerite Barrett worked at The Hartford in various capacities from 2010 to 2017. Her roles included Director of Talent Management, Assistant Vice President of HRIS, and AVP of HR Strategy and Planning. During her tenure, she focused on talent acquisition, HR technology, and strategic planning, contributing to the development of effective HR practices within the organization.
Educational Background
Marguerite Barrett holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Chicago, which she completed from 1983 to 1988. She also earned a Master of Arts in English from Loyola University Chicago between 1999 and 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication and strategic HR management.
Professional Contributions and Achievements
Marguerite Barrett has demonstrated thought leadership in HR by developing an enterprise-wide HR Analytics strategy. She has aligned metrics to key performance indicators (KPIs) and business objectives to support strategic workforce planning. Her experience includes successfully delivering large HR systems implementations that meet business and compliance requirements while achieving significant process efficiencies.