Sr. Human Resources Director

Overview

As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.

 

The American Heart Association is seeking a Senior Human Resources Director (Sr. HR Director) for our Eastern States Region. This position plays a vital role in our regional Human Resources and management team, offering HR Business Partner (HRBP) services to assigned leaders and their staff. As an HR business partner, the Sr. HR Director will assist leaders in talent evaluation, growth opportunities, employee satisfaction initiatives, training, team development, performance management, and promoting a positive work environment.

 

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

 

#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity, equity & inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an HR Business Partner to assigned leaders and their teams, providing outstanding service and support.
• Foster a culture of growth and engagement within teams by implementing continuous and personalized strategies for assessing, promoting, acknowledging, communicating, and developing talent, as well as establishing a robust bench and succession plan.
• Act as a resource and guide for employees throughout their career with the American Heart Association, from onboarding to offboarding.
• Provide performance management guidance, including employee coaching, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
• Support and drive regional diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion initiatives.
• Drive compensation planning administration using HRIS and sophisticated Excel tools.
• Build and conduct effective meeting agendas and webinar sessions addressing HR/compliance, compensation, leadership, and cultural learning.
• Ensure consistent communication and application of the Association's policies, practices, and programs across the region.
• Handle and resolve employee relations matters, providing consultation and guidance to leaders and employees.
• Conduct climate/engagement surveys, stay and exit interviews to assess the employee experience and recommend solutions to build morale, improve engagement, and strengthen employee retention.
• Use data to identify trends and collaborate with business leaders to develop solutions and strategies to address root causes.
• Other projects and duties as requested.

Qualifications

Want to help get your resume to the top?  Take a look at the experience we require:

• University/College degree or equivalent experience, preferred.  Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience, preferred.
• 5 years’ of relevant experience as a human resources business partner with a focus on employee relations, including at least 2 years’ experience providing employee and leadership coaching.  Having progressive HR experience, including HR business partnering and employee relations, is preferred.
• Familiarity with current labor laws and legislation.
• Proven track record to efficiently implement HR strategies and initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and formulate effective solutions.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.
• Willing to travel periodically in the region up to 25% and overnight 10%.

This position can be in one of our office locations within the Eastern States Region, such as Richmond or Arlington VA, Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA, Newark DE, NYC or Long Island, NY. We offer a world-class work environment that cultivates collaboration, innovation, and a shared dedication to our mission of promoting cardiovascular health.

 

The American Heart Association is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments to individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and