Senior Associate, Global HR Operational Excellence

Senior Associate, HR Operational Excellence

RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today's challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World's Most Admired Companies, we're the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

The Senior Associate, HR Operational Excellence plays a key role in supporting HR's strategic priorities through strong execution, analytical problem-solving, and continuous improvement. This role contributes to transformation initiatives, enhances operational effectiveness, and helps translate strategy into actionable work across the Global HR function. This role is ideal for a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional who brings curiosity, strong critical thinking, and a bias for action to solve problems and deliver results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to HR transformation and process improvement initiatives aligned with enterprise and HR strategy
• Gather data, analyze issues, and support solution development and partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement
• Document and maintain processes, governance frameworks, and standards, promote scalable and consistent HR practices globally
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and deliverables
• Coordinate and build strong relationships across HR teams to advance key initiatives
• Develop tools and materials that support execution
• Deliver project activities on time and with quality
• Communicate project updates, track progress, manage risks, and support issue resolution
• Use data and insights to identify gaps and opportunities
• Develop actionable recommendations based on analysis and contribute practical solutions that improve HR processes and employee experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in HR, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
• 3+ Years of experience in HR, consulting, finance, accounting, operations, or project coordination roles required
• Experience in one or more HR areas (e.g., Talent, Rewards, HR Operations) preferred
• Experience working with data, reporting, or basic dashboarding tools preferred
• Demonstrated ability to support projects, manage deliverables, and work in a fast-paced environment required
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail required
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required
• Proven ability to learn quickly, adapt, and take initiative required
• Exposure to process improvement, transformation, or change initiatives preferred

What You Can Expect From RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

We're excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot.

AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.

Compensation Range:

$78,080.00 - $ Annual

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.