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Work Location: Atlanta, GA
Description
The HR Strategy & Operations Manager is a mid-level individual contributor who partners closely with the Chief of Staff for HR to support execution, coordination, and follow through on key HR priorities within a complex academic healthcare enterprise.
Reporting to the HR Chief of Staff , this role focuses on translating high level direction into structured plans, workstreams, and deliverables, supporting leadership forums, and helping move initiatives forward across HR and its partners.
The role does not include people management responsibility and achieves impact through strong execution, synthesis, and cross functional collaboration. This position operates in a dynamic environment where priorities may evolve quickly. Success requires comfort with ambiguity, strong organizational judgment, and the ability to move work from concept to completion with limited direction.
Chief of Staff Support
Partner with the Chief of Staff for HR to support execution of priority initiatives and emerging enterprise needs
Translate high-level direction into defined scopes, timelines, work plans, and deliverables
Develop executive-ready materials, including briefings, analyses, presentations, and summaries
Support preparation and follow-through for HR leadership meetings and forums
Operational Execution & Program Management
Coordinate components of WHSC People Integration efforts across affiliated schools, supporting alignment of stakeholders and timelines
Assist in translating people and workforce strategy into actionable plans and tracked workstreams
Support execution of HR initiatives across clinical, academic, and research missions by coordinating inputs, monitoring progress, and flagging risks
Help establish basic governance, tracking, and operating cadence for initiatives as needed
Manage multiple concurrent priorities and adjust work based on shifting needs
Insights & Communication
Review HR data and dashboards to synthesize insights and develop clear, executive-level narratives
Support leadership understanding of trends, risks, and progress through concise summaries and updates
Track milestones, dependencies, and outcomes for assigned initiatives
Governance & Collaboration
Ensure work aligns with applicable policies, compliance requirements, and governance standards
Partner with Finance, Legal, Faculty Affairs, and other stakeholders to support coordination and execution
Maintain professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information
Additional Duties as Assigned
Work Type: Hybrid
Employee Travel: Travel between Emory and Emory affiliated locations may be required
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of HR, operations, or program management experience
Experience supporting senior HR leaders in complex, matrixed organizations
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to take vague direction and convert it into concrete action.
Comfort operating amid ambiguity and frequent ad hoc requests.
Strong ownership mindset and execution discipline.
Trusted judgment and calm under pressure.
Strong execution, problem-framing, and communication skills.
High discretion, emotional intelligence, and follow-through.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Master's preferred (HR, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field)
Experience: 8 years of experience in a large, complex academic healthcare organization
Additional Details
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Leave and Accommodations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
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Division Emory Healthcare Inc.
Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322
Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta
Department EHI HR Leadership & Ops & Comm
Job Type Regular Full-Time
Job Number 161671
Job Category Business Operations
Schedule 8a-4:30p
Standard Hours 40 Hours
Hourly Minimum USD $50.18/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint USD $61.14/Hr.
Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
