Senior Manager of Human Resources

AACSB is the world's leading voice in business education, providing quality assurance (accreditation), intelligence and thought leadership, and learning and development (e.g., conferences, seminars, digital learning) opportunities to over 1,800 member organizations and more than 900 accredited business schools in over 100 countries and territories. AACSB's core values of quality, community, social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, and ethics are all viewed through a global lens in our collective commitment to transform business education for positive societal impact. Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB connects educators, students, and business to develop the next generation of great leaders.

As the Sr. Manager of Human Resources, you will provide operational leadership for HR programs, functions and processes and serve as a trusted, primary point of contact for employees at all levels. In this role, you will provide operational leadership for benefits and retirement plans, compensation, employee engagement, performance management, professional development programs and special projects. You will also play an important role in leading HR-related audit and compliance efforts to ensure that plans and programs are operating effectively and appropriately.

How you will Contribute:

• Manage a rich portfolio of benefits and leave programs for employees in the U.S., Singapore and Amsterdam offices; manage the U.S. annual benefits open enrollment process; educate and build employee awareness on benefits and responsible use; resolve complex benefits concerns and serve as a liaison with the insurance broker; administer and maintain compliance with AACSB's 403(b) retirement plan; manage FMLA and ADA requests; leads audit and compliance efforts for insurance and retirement.
• Monitor pay competitiveness and makes recommendations to ensure pay equity and competitiveness
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers for HR-related concerns; establish trust and confidence with employees at all levels. Keep the VP of HR & Governance apprised of emerging concerns and identified needs.
• Develop and implement employee engagement strategies, including annual climate surveys and quarterly engagement surveys. Analyze engagement data and make recommendations for programs and efforts to enhance employee engagement.
• In partnership with the VP of HR & Governance, execute and facilitate impactful DEIB programs and events.
• Monitor performance management, ensuring that employees and managers actively participate in the process; work with managers and employees to address performance concerns and performance improvement plans.
• Lead professional development efforts, ensuring that employees are actively engaged with performance development; design and facilitate leadership development programs; consult with managers and employees to identify professional development opportunities.
• Serve as a project manager for HR projects as identified on the HR Strategic Plan.
• Develop and track meaningful KPIs and use data for continuous improvement; identify and implement process changes that create efficiencies and add value
• Monitor changing laws and regulations in the countries and U.S. states where employees reside and ensure compliance; stay abreast with emerging trends and best practices and makes recommendations for program and policy changes to ensure compliance.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with all local, state and federal regulation, and with AACSB's policy and practices.
• Lead and provide guidance to the Operations Coordinator.

Requirements

• Fluency in English language
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications applicable to position
• Bachelor's degree in business, HR or related field obtained through an accredited college or university
• Three (3) years exempt level HR experience
• Demonstrated experience leading HR projects and initiatives from conception to evaluation
• Comfortable working in a culturally diverse, global environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field obtained through an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years exempt level HR experience, with at least one year of supervisory experience
• Experience in benefits and retirement plan administration and compliance
• Active HR certification from SHRM and/or HRCI (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, etc.)

Why join AACSB?

We take pride in providing our employees with an inclusive work environment that promotes individual development. Our employees say our benefits, location, flexible work environment, and their colleagues are the primary drivers that attract and keep them with AACSB.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefit package, including generous vacation, sick and holiday paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, 403B, short and long-term disability, life insurance, wellness allowance, tuition reimbursement, and a hybrid work environment.