Sr. Manager, HR Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness

Job Description

Title: Sr. Manager, HR Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness

Location: This role will be hybrid, based in our New York or Pittsburgh Office

About American Eagle

American Eagle is a youth culture brand grounded in denim. Our purpose extends beyond making the best jeans-we embrace self expression, culture, optimism and connection. Through the brand platform Live Your Life, we empower our community to be who they want to be all while wearing the clothes that make them most confident.

Get to Know the Role: As the central lead for our HR strategy, you will coordinate high-impact initiatives across the broader HR team and key cross-functional departments to ensure our long-term goals are met. You will develop executive-level materials that help the HR leadership team shape our organizational design and prepare for future workforce needs. This is a high-visibility role focused on translating complex plans into clear, synchronized results across the organization.

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Project Management: Manage the day-to-day tracking and governance of the HR Strategic Plan. Partner with leaders across HR (Talent Management, Total Rewards, HRBP/TA) to track initiative milestones, identify integration risks, and prepare agendas for HR Leadership Team (HRLT) strategy reviews.
• Critical Talent Logistics: Support the VP in administering bespoke development plans for critical roles and successors, including things like tracking specialized coaching engagements, executive assessments, and stretch assignments.
• Future Workforce Readiness: Partner across the HR Team and the business to assess how emerging technology (e.g., AI) and new organizational designs will impact "how we work," helping prepare the workforce for future needs.
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as the primary working-level partner to teams in Workplace Innovation, the AEO Foundation, Communications, and IDEA. Ensure their project plans are synchronized with the broader enterprise cadence so launches do not overlap or compete for business attention.
• Data Synthesis & Capability Tracking: Collaborate with the People Analytics and Reporting teams to translate Human Capital data into actionable insights that help inform shifts in organizational design.
• Executive Forum Operations: Serve as the tactical producer for LT, ELT, and OpCo events. Draft and build presentations, synthesize pre-read materials, and partner with internal communications to ensure the executive narrative is clear, cohesive, and aligned with the overarching HR strategy.

What You Bring:

• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in HR Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, or Management Consulting within a large-scale global enterprise or retail environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required; a Master's degree (MBA, Organizational Development, or I/O Psychology) is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise roadmaps and project governance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to translate diverse data points-including engagement, financial, and performance metrics-into clear, professional insights for a leadership audience.
• Experience in event production or meeting design for senior leadership summits.
• Highly collaborative with a demonstrated ability to influence without authority across diverse functions.
• Exceptional skill in creating materials for leadership meetings and experience in organizing agendas for senior-level strategy summits.

Perks: Why You'll Love it Here

• Generous employee discount
• Summer Fridays
• Casual dress code
• Hybrid schedule
• FOMO events (Exciting company-wide events)

Pay/Benefits Information:

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

About Us

Get to Know AEO


American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of beloved apparel brands including American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed.


Rooted in optimism, inclusivity and authenticity, AEO's brands empower every customer to celebrate their unique personal style by offering casual, comfortable, timeless outfitting and high-quality products that are made to last. In addition to a robust e-commerce business, we operate stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners.


At AEO, we believe in the power of our people and our brands. Our Better Together culture creates a mutual desire to succeed-inspiring our community to excel, while driving future growth for the business and associates. Through experience, exposure and education we empower associates to build their unique career journey.



Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access at AEO


We remain committed to building an inclusive culture that is welcoming and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. Please see more about our initiatives here.


AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.