Human Resources Manager

Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!

With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a worldwide network across approximately 120 locations both in the US and internationally, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

• Generous Time Off
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  Enjoy 18 days of personal leave in your first year, plus 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, and 4-day workweeks in the summer months.
• Health Benefits
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  Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, and fitness memberships. Flexible spending and health savings accounts help you manage healthcare costs.
• Tuition Coverage
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  Get 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree. Your spouse and dependent children up to age 26 are eligible for 100% coverage for undergraduate tuition and 80% for graduate tuition.
• Retirement Contributions
  : ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan annually, plus a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.

Step into a dynamic role with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as we enter our growth phase in beautiful Prescott, AZ. Be part of a leading institution at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting, fast-paced environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence the future.

The Human Resources Manager for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus (serving over 600 full-time faculty and staff and over 3,200 students) serves as a key strategic partner and operational leader, guiding the campus's human resources functions in alignment with university-wide priorities and the institution’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, HR, and collaborating closely with the Prescott Chancellor and campus leadership, this role provides high-level strategic HR consultation while ensuring seamless execution of day-to-day HR operations.

The HR Manager is instrumental in shaping a positive and inclusive workplace culture through proactive employee relations, talent acquisition, engagement initiatives, and performance management. The position also leads efforts to ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies and fosters continuous improvement in HR practices and service delivery. With direct supervision of the Prescott HR team, the Manager promotes a collaborative, service-oriented, and high-performing environment.

This role emphasizes relationship building, leadership development, and change management, serving as a consultative resource for the campus community.

• Serve as a key HR advisor to the Prescott Chancellor and campus leadership, including college deans, department chairs, and directors, aligning HR strategies with institutional priorities.
• Oversee the work of the Prescott Senior HR Partner and Student Employment Coordinator to ensure recruitment, employee engagement, retention, succession planning, and performance management strategies are effectively implemented.
• Provide strategic input on organizational design, workforce planning, and culture-building initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Employee Relations Manager and Executive Director on all employee relations matters, including:
• Performance management, improvement plans, and coaching
• Job descriptions, reclassifications, promotions, and developmental planning
• Corrective actions and disciplinary processes
• Develop and implement retention strategies based on feedback, surveys, and exit interviews. Assist with analyzing 30 and 90-day surveys, stay interviews (Altitude Checks), and exit…