Job Description
Senior Manager - HR
Our story
At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”
Our Values:
Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.
It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.
Learn more at careers.alight.com.
Job Description
Senior Manager – HR
Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced HR Manager with 15 years of expertise in human resources management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in implementing HR strategies and initiatives, managing talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This role will be key to building and fostering a high-performance culture, to enhance the overall employee experience and contribute to the organization's success.
Key Responsibilities:
HR Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives.
- Support senior management on HR issues, including workforce management
- Lead the development of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
Employee Relations:
- Act as the primary point of contact for employee concerns, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
- Promote a positive work environment and support the implementation of employee engagement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with employees at all levels to address their needs and concerns.
- Administer legal cases and coordinate with Legal
Performance Management and Development:
- Support business in CPM
- Provide support to managers on performance issues and employee development
Compensation and Benefits:
- Manage payroll, statutory and payroll related matters along with team members
- Manage POSH related compliances
- Managing absence and leave management and tardiness.
- Manage employee life cycle in Alight.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations in all HR-related processes.
- Advise the organization on changes to labor laws and HR best practices.
- Handle and resolve any legal issues related to employee relations, terminations, or HR compliance.
HR Metrics and Reporting:
- Analyse and report on key HR metrics such as turnover, retention, and employee engagement.
- Use data-driven insights to propose initiatives aimed at improving workforce efficiency and satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree or HR certification preferred).
- 15+ years of experience in HR management
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to manage HR functions, employee relations, performance management.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong managerial capabilities and team-building capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Key Competencies:
- Sound managerial skills, unbiased and willingness to learn
- Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Employee Engagement
Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.
Flexible Working
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Inclusion
We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com.
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
