Director, Human Resources
Universal Music Group
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 4/5/2017 10:22:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Description
Job Functions:
• Builds, develops and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with management and employees across multiple business units to deliver value-added HR services
• Develops a detailed understanding of the client’s business –departments, jobs, structure, processes, financials
• Proactively assesses client needs for HR services and develops strategies to meet those needs
• Addresses all employee relations issues and other immediate issues to minimize risk
• Manage a process-driven workload and transactional responsibilities
• Facilitate effective on boarding and exit processes
• Ensure alignment between individual, business unit and corporate practices and serve as a credible activist, operational executor, business ally
• Promote positive employee relations and communication by counselling employees and proactively facilitating conflict resolution between employees; escalate issues as appropriate
• Coach employees and manager on career development, goal setting, performance improvement and people management
• Partner with HR team on talent assessment, organizational design and learning and development initiatives
• Represent Universal Music Group and the HR function in a positive light by gaining and maintaining knowledge of industry trends and general business knowledge/acumen
• Supervise HR Coordinator
Job Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
• Understanding of, and experience with, core aspects of Human Resource Management (staffing; employee relations; labor relations; performance management; leadership development; training)
• Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items
• Previous talent management and succession planning experience preferred
• Proven ability to influence decision making
• Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise
• Must possess consultative style and approach with proven ability to develop credible relationships
• Comfortable working in ambiguous business situations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Exercise a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy in interactions with all levels of the organization
• Strong experience and demonstrated skills in handling a variety of employee relations matters
• Excellent follow through skills and the ability to anticipate and address business needs proactively
• Possess strong work ethic; self-motivated with a desire to take initiative and look for ways to improve processes and create efficiencies
• Excellent time management and organizational skills in managing through multiple priorities with overlapping tasks across multiple businesses
• Highly adaptable to a fluid and ever changing work environment
• Ability to lead and manage people effectively
• Team-oriented attitude balanced with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Sense of urgency – motivated/energetic/enthusiastic – dedicated and loyal
• Maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to high standard of professional conduct
Experience:
• Minimum 7 years of prior Human Resources Generalist and/or Organizational Development experience is ideal
• Experience practicing HR in a creative industry (music, fashion, television, advertising, etc.) is a plus
• HRIS experience, SAP and PeopleSoft a plus
• Strong knowledge in employment laws; multi-state experience preferred
• Proficient in MS Office (word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Visio and/or Org Plus experience a plus
Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a relevant field with HR related coursework
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer
This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.