People and Culture Manager, NA (Richmond, VA, US, 23233) na Allianz Partners

As the People and Culture Manager, North America you will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the business and HR leadership across the US and Canada. You’ll provide oversight and direction for critical HR functions, including Benefits (both tactical administration and long-term strategy), Payroll, Compensation Program cycles and cross-regional HR initiatives, while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, local compliance, and global best practices.

By leading teams and managing key partnerships, you’ll drive the design and execution of people strategies that fuel business growth, foster engagement, and sustain long-term success.

Hybrid – Richmond, VA (2 days in-office)

Join a collaborative HR team where you’ll shape new processes, drive employee engagement, and lead or partner on regional and global initiatives — all while making a meaningful impact across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic leadership to internal teams and external partners responsible for benefits, payroll, compensation cycles and compliance across the US and Canada, ensuring effective governance and alignment with organizational goals.
• Serve as a key liaison between regional HR operations and HR Centers of Excellence, fostering collaboration on initiatives that advance organizational priorities and reflect local market practices.
• Own the annual North America year-end cycle process for compensation and variable pay, including program design alignment, execution, employee communications, and governance in partnership with the Global Reward and Compensation team.
• Lead strategic high-impact HR projects focused on process transformation, operational excellence, and standardization opportunities that improve scalability and employee experience.
• Anticipate emerging HR and employment law trends in the US and Canada, advising leaders on implications and ensuring proactive compliance with evolving requirements.
• Influence and support business leaders in shaping people strategies that enhance culture, retention, and engagement, including inclusive meritocracy and other inclusivity and engagement initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize HR service delivery and foster innovative solutions.
• Apply digital tools and AI-ready practices to enhance workflows and service delivery.
• Partner with internal communications to deliver clear, impactful messaging on key HR initiatives and employee programs

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
• SHRM or PHR certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience with expertise in compensation cycles, benefits oversight (strategy and administration), employee relations, and performance management.
• 5+ years leading teams and managing complex HR projects with measurable business impact.
• Proven ability to operate as a strategic partner, influencing senior leaders and shaping organizational outcomes.
• Strong analytical and project management skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Deep knowledge of HR policies, employment law (US and Canada), benefits administration, payroll and HRIS systems.
• Experience navigating global organizations and partnering within a Center of Excellence model.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Preferred: Experience with UKG, SuccessFactors, and Canadian employment law
• Skilled in emerging HR technologies including Generative AI and Responsible AI.

Additional Details

• Travel: Up to 10% to include international
• Must hold or be able to obtain a valid passport.

What we offer

Our employees play an integral part in our success as a business. We appreciate that each of our employees are unique and have unique needs, ambitions and we enjoy being a part of their journey.

We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and wellbeing is key priority for us. This is why we build Work Well programs to providing you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance.

At Allianz we use some AI-assisted technology as part of our recruitment process to help match candidates to roles based on skills, experience, job title, and location. AI supports our recruiters by enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of candidate assessments and job recommendations, while all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team and final hiring decisions are made by humans.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

81954 | Human Resources | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Partners | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, automotive and assistance. Customer driven, our innovative experts are redefining insurance services by delivering future-ready, high-tech high-touch products and solutions that go beyond traditional insurance.

Our products are embedded seamlessly into our partners’ businesses or sold directly to customers and are available through four commercial brands: Allianz Assistance, Allianz Automotive, Allianz Travel and Allianz Care. Present in 75 countries, our 21,100 employees speak 70 languages, handle over 71 million cases each year, and are motivated to go the extra mile to offer peace of mind to our customers around the world.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.