Sr. Human Resources Director - American Heart Association

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.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities across the Eastern States Region. Apply now to be a part of our daring mission to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $72,400 to $100,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.  The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. 

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.  
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.This position not a match with your skills?  Click here to see other opportunities.

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