Senior Director, People and Culture (Human Resources)

The Senior Director, People and Culture at Asia Society leads the full spectrum of human resources functions on a onsite basis in New York, NY, partnering with senior leadership to foster an inclusive, high-performing culture. This role oversees recruitment, compensation and benefits, onboarding and offboarding, HRIS, talent management, DEIA, policies, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer strategies, programs, and procedures that promote significant staff engagement and create an exceptional staff culture.
• Regularly review HR policies, propose and make updates when necessary, and train staff on these policies.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to create and implement resource planning models to identify competency, knowledge, and talent gaps, and develop programs for filling those gaps.
• Design and implement strategic and digitally supported solutions in all People and Culture disciplines including recruitment, new employee orientation, benefits, talent and organizational management, policies and procedures, learning and development, staff recognition and appreciation, goals, performance management, and employee offboarding.
• Assist management and leadership in resolving employee relations issues, conducting effective investigations, and recommending action for sensitive and complex situations.
• Effectively lead and mentor the People and Culture team member in developing and administering people and culture strategies, initiatives, processes, and procedures.
• Regularly review Asia Society’s total rewards program against external benchmarks and negotiate benefit renewals with brokers/providers.
• Coordinate quarterly investment meetings of the 403b plan and ensure appropriate plan administration.
• Responsible for advising on work authorization and visa matters.
• Oversee HCMS usage, implementation, and improvements such as adding new modules/features to streamline processes.
• Produce analytical reporting to inform recommendations and business decisions, creating management dashboards and collecting key metrics in a timely manner.
• Implement data and reporting requests and annual benefit plan and compliance needs.
• Manage departmental budget and approve all department-related expenses.
• Network with HR peer groups and participate in surveys to gather external HR data.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• At least 8-10 years of related HR and team management experience, in roles of increasing leadership and responsibility.
• Experience with nonprofits in arts and culture, museum, education, and/or policy-based organizations.
• SHRM or other HR certification and/or a relevant advanced degree is a plus.

Technologies

Microsoft Office, HCMS software, HR technology solutions

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Numerous paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Self-development hours and Self-Development time off (including Summer Fridays)
• HRA plan supplements medical plan and covers part of annual deductible
• Asia Society contributes 6% of gross earnings to the 403(b) account after 1 year of service (1,000 hours)

Compensation

Salary range: USD 150,000 - 175,000 per year. This range represents the present low and high ends of the Society's pay scale for this role. Actual pay will vary based on factors including experience.

How to Apply

• To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a completed application when applying online.
• A completed application must include:
  • Resume or CV
  • Cover letter
  • Salary requirements
• Subject line: Senior Director, People and Culture
• Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your submission as received unless your email is bounced back.
• Asia Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Asia Society

Founded in 1956, Asia Society aims to navigate shared futures for Asia and the world across policy, arts and culture, education, sustainability, business, and technology. Headquartered in New York City, the organization operates thirteen other Centres around the world, a global staff of over 200T, and an annual global operating budget in excess of $44m. The Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) addresses major policy challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific region in security, prosperity, sustainability, and the development of common norms and values for the region.