Sr. Manager, Human Resources

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GIA Overview Established in 1931, GIA is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. A public benefit, nonprofit institute, GIA is the leading source of knowledge, standards, and education in gems and jewelry. The mission of GIA is to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry through education, research, laboratory services, and instrument development. This is an exciting time for GIA as the industry and market continue to evolve.

GIA seeks dynamic candidates who have a passion for the gem and jewelry industry and who aspire to work in an agile, fast-paced organization.

The

Location:

This position is located in Carlsbad, California at our corporate headquarters. We offer a hybrid schedule with 4 days in the office (subject to change), provided metrics such as productivity and the quality of the deliverables are achieved.

The Environment

• On-site cafe - affordable custom breakfast and lunch meals and Starbucks drinks
• Economic friendly services - electric vehicle charging stations on-site
• Ergonomic assessments offered on-site and virtually

The Culture We foster an environment of autonomy, performance, and passion. Our team members collaborate extensively across various departments, providing high-quality service to internal staff, stakeholders, and the organization as a whole. We value initiative, cross-functional cooperation, and a commitment to excellence in all our endeavors.

What To Expect

• We offer competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401-K plans (no vesting required)
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays, tuition assistance, commuter benefits

Job Overview The Senior Manager, HR (HRBP) is a strategic advisor and trusted partner to operations leadership, responsible for shaping and executing people strategies that enable GIA’s business success. This role aligns organizational priorities with workforce strategies, drives cultural and organizational change, and strengthens leadership capability. The Senior Manager influences across functions and regions, and serves as a connector between business needs and enterprise HR programs.

This position plays a key role in shaping the experience of our people, specifically in our operations teams. With a focus on strategic talent planning, change enablement, employee experience, and risk mitigation, this role plays a critical part in advancing GIA’s mission by building organizational capability and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Responsibilities by area:

• Strategic Talent & Organizational Alignment - 25%
  • Partner with senior leaders to translate business goals into actionable people strategies.
  • Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design initiatives.
  • Anticipate business shifts and proactively recommend workforce solutions.
• Employee Relations & Risk Mitigation - 25%
  • Oversee resolution of complex and sensitive employee relations issues.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risk through coaching, early intervention, and policy guidance.
  • Provide counsel to leaders on workplace issues and cultural alignment.
• Change Enablement & Leadership Capability - 20%
  • Serve as a change leader for organizational initiatives.
  • Develop and implement change strategies and coach leaders to lead effectively.
  • Strengthen people leadership skills across the organization.
• Workforce Analytics & Insight Generation - 10%
  • Use people data and analytics to identify trends and inform strategy.
  • Translate insights into narratives that influence leadership decisions.
• Employee Experience & Culture - 10%
  • Champion GIA’s values and foster a culture of inclusion, engagement, and well-being.
  • Influence design and delivery of enterprise HR programs.
• Project Work & Other Duties - 10%
  • Lead or support projects focused on continuous improvement of HR practices and policies.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned to advance organizational and HR goals.

Technical Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Strategic HR Leadership:
  Expertise in aligning people strategies with organizational objectives, workforce planning,…