Associate Vice President, Total Rewards
Emory University
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • United States
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About the role
- Functions as a strategic and collaborative leader as the inaugural Associate Vice President (AVP) for Total Rewards in the Human Resources Division
- Has responsibility for the leadership of Emory's benefits, compensation, work life, and health and well-being programs
- Brings the expertise, creativity and sound judgment to be a key member of the human resources leadership team
- Balances the long-term goals of the university with short-term needs
- Stimulates and fosters innovation in the fields of benefits and compensation
- Maintains productive and collaborative relationships with internal and external colleagues and constituents
- Leads, manages, and contributes to several high-level university standing and/or ad hoc committees
- Partners with University Communications and Marketing to ensure effective Total Rewards communication
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, healthcare administration or related healthcare field
- 10 years of senior-level and/or progressively responsible experience in benefits and compensation
- Advanced degree and professional certifications in the areas of human resources, benefits, and/or compensation strongly preferred
- Deep knowledge of benefits, compensation, work life, and wellness programs plus expertise in the relevant administration, resources, tools, and best practices
- Demonstrated success in planning, designing, and leading the implementation of new programs requiring extensive project management skills in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, and support a diverse staff in a complex organization with competing priorities
- Willingness to draw upon expert opinion to present new options for consideration to positively and proactively influence necessary organizational change
- Excellent problem solving and customer service skills
- Advanced ability to conduct a robust request for proposal process and negotiate vendor services
- Solid analytical ability and good judgment to balance compliance and administration with compassion and understanding for employees and retirees
- Working knowledge of new and innovative technologies to improve business processes, operational effectiveness, and employee communications
Benefits
- Health and well-being programs
- Medical benefits
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
benefits administrationcompensation managementproject managementprogram designvendor negotiationanalytical skillscustomer servicerequest for proposal processoperational effectivenessemployee communications
Soft Skills
strategic leadershipcollaborationinnovationrelationship managementstaff motivationproblem solvingjudgmentinfluencecreativityadaptability
Certifications
professional certifications in human resourcesadvanced degree in business, finance, or healthcare administration