Employee Experience Manager
Pixar
Emeryville, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/18/2016 2:06:00 PM PST
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Employee Experience Manager
SUMMARY:
Seeking a well-rounded HR Generalist with strong relationship-building skills to join Pixar’s ‘Employee Experience’ team and enhance– and expand HR’s reputation as a trusted and valuable resource within the studio. The role of Employee Experience Manager provides outreach, consultation and support to a variety of groups and individuals. This means lots of face time, and conversations with employees and managers to better understand experiences, challenges, development needs, etc.
The Employee Experience Manager will provide HR Generalist support for assigned client groups; major areas of responsibility include working with client groups on employee relations, feedback, leadership development and employee engagement. S/he will be relied upon to provide insight, observations and context to enhance understanding of complex organizational or interpersonal issues. S/he will also be relied upon to identify and act on opportunities to improve programs, processes, communication and/or training to yield greater effectiveness and results.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Regular interaction with employees and managers on a variety of topics; consult on all aspects of employee relations, feedback delivery, performance management, etc.
• Coach managers and supervisors; help refine leadership, people management and communication skills.
• Conduct employee engagement interviews; provide anecdotal and hard data on employee experiences; identify and track patterns/trends.
• Deliver feedback tools to teams in support of individual growth and self-awareness; coach individuals through the feedback process, helping to identify actions and adjustments to make.
• Advise and counsel employees and managers on sensitive and non-routine employee issues; offer ideas, options and support in helping others develop approaches and work toward solutions.
• Support employee onboarding and off-boarding experience; conduct aspects of New Hire Orientation; exit interviews, etc.; act as resource to employees re: working at Pixar.
• Collaborate with Talent Partners to roll out employee programs and initiatives in support of Pixar’s talent strategy (including organizational design, talent assessment, talent development programs, etc.).
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of current regulations, laws, industry trends, and practices that may affect the organization; advise accordingly.
• Provide HR policy/practice interpretation and guidance. Ensure policies, practices and programs are administered in a fair and consistent manner and in accordance with all applicable local, state and/or federal laws.
• Perform investigations of employee relations matters when applicable.
• Promote a culture of open communication and feedback.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, 4 in a generalist capacity.
• Excellent consultative, facilitative and coaching skills.
• Extensive working knowledge of general HR practices, programs and policies.
• Excellent working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing employment policies and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise integrity and sound judgment in complex and sensitive situations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; must be a direct, articulate and thoughtful communicator.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in one or more HR concentrations, such as performance/talent management, training and development, HR operations/HRIS, workforce planning, compensation strategies and pay practices, employee benefit programs, etc.
• Must possess strong active listening and critical thinking skills.
• Builds rapport quickly; establishes productive, trust-based and effective relationships with a wide variety of individuals across diverse client groups.
• Consistent history of accurately diagnosing and successfully supporting employee relations and interpersonal issues.
• High degree of integrity and honesty; demonstrated ability to exercise diplomacy, confidentiality and neutrality in complex and sensitive situations.
• Resourceful and detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities; self-driven.
• Works effectively independently and in teams.
SKILLS:
• Strong “off-the-cuff” speaker, natural ability to think on one’s feet.
• Effective group consensus building and influencing skills.
• Experienced at conducting group facilitation.
• Experienced at working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Ideal: Prior HR experience in a creative, artistic and/or high tech industry.
Pixar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.