Director, Human Resources
National Geographic Channel
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Fox Networks Group has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Human Resources to support National Geographic Partners, the newly expanded joint-venture between 21st Century Fox and the National Geographic Society. This expanded partnership will provide an opportunity for an energetic, forward-thinking and seasoned HR professional to provide management support and counsel to employee groups supporting National Geographic's iconic brand and dynamic businesses including its cable channels, its 127-year-old magazine, its digital and social platforms, maps, travel and other media.
Based at National Geographic Partners' corporate headquarters in Washington, DC, the Director of Human Resources will provide generalist support including performance management, organizational and management development, employee relations, management and employee coaching, headcount/budget tracking and managing various HR issues. The Director of Human Resources will communicate regularly with NY based HR staff, Shared Services support departments (Talent Acquisitions, Compensation, Organizational Development & Training), Fox Group Legal, client management team, HR colleagues and general management.
Responsibilities
• Oversee day-to-day HR issues relating to additions to staff, replacements, compensation, benefits and training and development, ensuring that timely, appropriate and consistent action is taken by coordinating with respective areas of HR Shared Services and management.
• Provide HR and organizational support and counsel to management and individual client groups by recommending and drafting performance management plans, conducting departmental organizational overviews, staff development and employee relations
• Analyze department turnover data by reviewing detailed exit information.
• Train managers and employees on annual processes such as reviews, performance feedback and goal setting.
• Participate in Company, HR and community events as well as employee recognition events.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years HR experience required, demonstrating an excellent knowledge of HR practices, policies, and employment laws in order to ascertain the correct action and respond to issues as they arise.
• Experience providing HR support for a large organization required, with experience in the entertainment, media or publishing business preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal required, with the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels.
• Must be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with HR team and employees at all levels.
• Must possess business savvy, demonstrate a strategic focus and sense of urgency, with the ability to exercise strong influence and negotiation skills.
• Start-up environment mentality a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of budgets, with excellent analytical skills required.
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must have experience with Visio, Taleo and PeopleSoft systems.
• Must have the ability to work in a high paced environment while maintaining poise and focus.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize, pay close attention to details, work well under time constraints, and handle multiple tasks easily.
• Must have strong leadership skills and the ability to work and make decisions independently.
Division Description
Fox Networks Group is a primary operating unit of 21st Century Fox (NASDAQ:FOXA) and consists of Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX), FOX Sports Media Group, the company's national and regional cable programming services, FOX International Channels and Fox Networks Engineering & Operations. These units produce, program and transmit much of America's most popular entertainment, sports and information content via 44 owned-and-operated and joint venture TV networks, video on demand and other media platforms. FOX is America's most popular network; Fox Networks Group cable channels span FX, FXX, FXM, National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, FSN and 22 regional cable sports networks, FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX College Sports, FOX Deportes, FOX Life, Baby TV, BTN (co-venture with the Big Ten Conference), additionally digital extensions including BTN2Go, FOX Sports GO, FXNOW, and Nat Geo TV. FOX International Channels features U.S. Spanish-language broadcast net MundoFox, in addition to more than 300 networks delivered in 48 languages across Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. The division also includes Fox Sports Enterprises, which manages interests in sports franchises and leading statistical information provider STATS, LLC.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.