Director, Human Resources
A+E Networks
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 2/13/2017 9:38:00 AM PST
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The Director, Human Resources for the Los Angeles office will serve as a business partner setting direction, and counseling the business to help make critical talent decisions and build engagement across assigned client areas. Most importantly, this position will serve as an ambassador of people and culture to the LA office, partnering with adjacent departments such as Facilities and IT to create the full Employee experience for the LA office. This position will support all groups located in the Los Angeles office including: The scripted programming teams for Lifetime, A&E and History brands, A E Studios, PR, ad sales, distribution, L&BA, IT and facilities.
Reporting to the Vice President, HR, s/he will be responsible for driving people strategies and talent management efforts including recruiting, employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, talent reviews, organizational design, and the development of key talent.
S/he will partner closely with colleagues in Total Rewards (comp, benefits & HRIS) and Learning & Development to plan strategy in the areas of compensation, performance management, training and organizational effectiveness. Recruiting and Talent Pipelining for dedicated client groups will be a core component of this position.
The right person thrives in a ''hands on'' environment, loves solving challenges with creative solutions, and can pivot quickly. In addition, it's imperative that this person has the ability to work autonomously since they will be the main HR resource on the west coast and can successfully work with and navigate across all functions and divisions.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as the lead HR resource for the LA office; understanding and maintaining the office culture, needs of the business and align HR strategies with business strategies; direct management of HR coordinator in LA.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with LA executives in order to be seen as an integral business partner to the success of their business.
• Provide oversight and direction in the handling of complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations, particularly CA state laws.
• Provide management coaching to build leadership capabilities to address and resolve employee relations issues.
• Ability to source, recruit and on-board talent including talent pipelining for critical areas of the business.
• Partner with other HR team members and HR disciplines to champion HR initiatives within the LA office that support the success of the organization's growth and reinforce a collaborative, aligned, and engaged culture.
• Assist with employee communication initiatives within customer groups and provide advice on performance and related issues.
• Play key leadership role in implementing workforce planning, succession planning, career management, and performance management to support the division's growth plans.
• Provide compensation support including salary planning, approval of salary actions, promotions, and job re-leveling.
• Implement effective strategies to enable the organization to thrive through periods of change, and provides group and one-on-one coaching with managers and employees to support leadership development, business decision-making, human resources management, problem solving and performance management.
• Build management capability to facilitate an open and inclusive environment that increases team member engagement.
Qualification Requirements
• 10 years of directly applicable HR experience in a progressive and fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience working in entertainment/media, particularly in a studio or production environment is a plus.
• Must be well-versed in California state law and regulations.
• Demonstrated advanced understanding and application of Human Resources areas including Talent Management, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Organizational Design, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and Change Management.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and confidence with a wide variety of leaders as a trusted advisor and confidant.
• Unquestioned integrity with assertiveness, presence, and confidence. Excellent influencing skills at all levels in the organization and competence in making timely, effective, principles-based decisions.
• Demonstrated advanced client focus, judgment, analytical skills, critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to work in a matrixed organization, with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) so that fluid communication with business partners (locally and in NY) is maintained.
• Strong business acumen, including strong problem solving skills, critical thinking, and business analysis skills.
• Ability to bring new ideas and leverage HR expertise and operations knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability and experience working effectively in a self-directed, proactive, results-oriented, matrixed, fast-paced environment across all levels.
Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree and relevant direct work experience required.