AVP, HR Operations

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, serving the needs of individuals and institutions. Global Atlantic is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management across multiple strategies and capital markets solutions. 

Global Atlantic is looking for a diverse team of talented individuals who reinforce our culture of collaboration and innovation. We are dedicated to the career development of our people because we know they are critical to our long-term success. Join our team and come grow with us. 

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Reporting to the SVP of Human Resources, the AVP of HR Operations will be a key driver of excellence in the employee journey at Global Atlantic. Your leadership will foster a seamless experience, threading technology and business processes to deliver excellence to our employees and candidates. Your core responsibilities will encompass HR Operations, project prioritization, change management, Immigration, I9 compliance, and office globalization, among other responsibilities. By spearheading these critical initiatives, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our people strategy and reinforcing Global Atlantic's commitment to providing a supportive and engaging workplace for all employees.

In 2024, this role will lead our Integr@teGA project. Partnering with the HR Technology Team (HRIS) and the Project Management Office, our HR team will implement a centralized system that will manage all aspects of GAFG’s human resources data and processes.   We have selected SAP’s Employee Central which will streamline HR processes, reduce administrative burden, and increase efficiency while providing transparency through manager and employee self-service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integr@teGA Lead: Act as the Human Resources leader for the Integr@te project and bring together all COEs and HRBPs while partnering with our implementation vendor, Enterprise Project Management (EPMO) and HRIS teams to ensure that the project is successful.
• Employee Journey: You will champion the strategic direction of a seamless and enriching employee journey from the time a candidate is acquainted with our brand, through their exit.  You will help coordinate and connect various departments to ensure technology and process are aligned to deliver a cohesive and exceptional employee experience.
• HR Operations: Deliver an optimized and best in class onboarding and offboarding process. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement comprehensive onboarding programs that prioritize employee engagement, accelerate productivity, and ensure a seamless integration into the organization's culture. You will ensure a streamlined offboarding procedure that focuses on knowledge transfer and preserves positive relationships with departing talent.
• Change Management: As we introduce new or updated processes and technology across Human Resources, this role will oversee a change management strategy to support it, driving adoption while minimizing business disruption.
• Employer Branding: You will collaborate closely with the Marketing organization to execute comprehensive Talent Acquisition, Employer Brand, and Early Career brand strategies. Leveraging the power of social media and other channels, you will enhance the organization's employer brand to attract top talent.
• Globalization: Lead HR activities as we move towards a global footprint and open offices in Asia and beyond while partnering with our legal, tax, benefits, payroll, and business experts.
• Compliance and Risk Management: You and your team will have ownership of end-to-end process for immigration compliance, I9 verification, data storage related to employee records, and background checks for prospective employees and contractors. You will collaborate closely with legal and regulatory teams to stay up to date