Manager HR, News

This is a Full Time Job

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount , Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Overview and Responsibilities:

CBS News and Stations is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our Dallas/Fort Worth businesses (including CBS11, TXA21, the CBS News DFW streaming channel and CBSDFW.com) in providing local HR support to all employees.

Responsibilities
include providing practical and strategic advice on a wide variety of areas to enhance the staff’s engagement, performance, and overall experience.

The Human Resources Manager will specifically focus on the following duties including, but not limited to:
• Serve as Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to all full time, part time, freelance and per diem employees at CBS DFW, as well as the DFW-based CW and Independent News team
• Connect with staff and serve as a resource by providing real‐time guidance and support
• Assess staff engagement and morale; reinforce mission and values and culture in ways that support business objectives; ensure employee programs support “The Three C’s”
• Act as trusted advisor and resource to Station management, including General Manager, department heads and people managers
• Manage/coordinate new hire orientation experience and general onboarding for newly hired team members
• Liaise with Payroll, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition and other COEs as needed for all employee-related matters and processes
• In partnership with VP HR, provide counsel to people managers and employees on employee relations matters; field and resolve general performance management issues; determine underlying issues, brainstorm on solutions, document process and follow up as needed
• Partner with internal HR partners on implementing performance management tools and resources
• Identify, recommend, and coordinate individual and group training and learning/development opportunities as needed
• Partner effectively with the Employee Relations team for investigations into harassment, discrimination, or other complex or sensitive allegations
• At the direction of the VP HR, partner with Employment Law on performance issues, staffing change/termination requests, and incident‐based behavioral concerns, as needed
• Ensure that station is FCC compliant including but not limited to maintaining all applicable records, attending FCC required job fairs, and hosting required internships

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 years of HRBP/Employee Relations experience, preferably in a news, entertainment, media, or other related environment preferred
• Proven track record of quickly building trust and earning respect
• Able to work in a fast‐paced, ever‐changing environment where time is of the essence
• General flexibility in work hours to support business operations

Additional Qualifications:

• SHRM-CP or PHR Certification a plus!
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Previous Local News Station HR experience preferred
• Proven knowledge of employment laws and sound HR principles
• Effective business partner with ability to build trust, influence senior management and drive organizational efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to deliver client-focused HR solutions to business problems
• Strategic problem solver with the ability to tactically translate ideas to workable solutions
• Proven good judgment and ability to work autonomously or as part of high-functioning team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of interpersonal and diplomacy skills