Director, Human Resources

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Advise the leadership team on all matters related to HR strategy, personnel efficacy, internal growth, talent attraction, onboarding and retention, and employee direction.
• Proactively diagnose inter-departmental challenges, develop practical strategies and solutions, and coordinate with management to ensure effective implementation.
• Coordinate with hiring managers and department heads to understand staffing needs, prospective openings, and position requirements; forecast changes in staffing, plan recruiting strategies in advance, and maintain movement in the talent pipeline to maximize long-term productivity.
• Effectively coordinate with leadership to ensure efficient use of human and material resources and promote synchronization within and across teams; drive strategic initiatives that enhance business performance and maximize productivity at the individual, team, and division levels.
• Coordinate company-wide training on, and compliance with, all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including health and safety regulations, anti-harassment and non-discrimination policies, and employee conduct guidelines.
• Implement organizational talent initiatives, focusing on talent recruitment, retention, training, and professional growth, with specific emphasis on leadership development.
• Coach and counsel management and employees in areas of employee relations, conflict resolution, performance appraisals, and disciplinary measures.
• Thoroughly investigate any potential EEO issues, discrimination, harassment, or any other employee relations complaints or disputes; effectively present findings to the appropriate parties.
• Proactively identify and implement procedures that promote employee performance and job satisfaction. Ensure fair and consistent application of company policy and regulation while promoting positive employee morale.
• Guide assigned client groups through semi-annual performance review process and coordinate with senior management and finance counterparts to execute merit planning.
• Compile and process new hire paperwork, employee data changes, merit increases / salary adjustments and employee terminations leveraging Workday.

Qualifications, Skills and Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Management, or related field required; relevant Master's degree preferred.
• HR certifications a plus, including but not limited to PHR, SHRM–CP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, APTD, or CPLP.
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years of Human Resources experience with a focus on strategic business partnership, employee relations, and organizational development. Recruitment experience a plus.
• Previous experience as HR Business Partner supporting companies within the entertainment, sports, fashion, or media industry highly desired.
• Must possess a strong working knowledge and understanding of all applicable employment/human resources laws, rules, codes, and regulations (i.e. EEO, ADA, FMLA etc.).
• Knowledge of global HR statutory practices and international HR operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must.
• Previous experience using Workday or similar HRIS systems preferred.

Competencies:
• Must demonstrate experience in developing and delivering original, progressive strategy aligned to the needs of the business.
• Possess a strong desire to innovate; able to think creatively; generate out-of-the-box ideas to circumvent barriers to growth and streamline processes.
• Ability to identify potential conflicts within and across employee teams and address them proactively.
• Experience and high degree of comfort dealing with employees at all levels and of all personality types.
• Ability to plan, communicate, monitor, prioritize, and delegate assignments when appropriate; set challenging and realistic expectations and deliver pointed feedback that propagates personal growth.
• Must be self-motivated/self-starter with the ability to multitask successfully and operate within budgetary and timeline constraints; highly detail oriented and organized, with the ability utilize sound judgement to make quick decisions under pressure.
• Exceptional time management skills coupled with the ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally in a team environment to build and lead an effective and high-performing team.
• Wonderfully charismatic and articulate; speaks clearly and persuasively; responds well to questions; has strong group presentation skills; writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read, interpret and critically analyze written and quantitative information; able to write and deliver speeches using original and innovative techniques; etc.
• Understand variation in skill, competencies, and dispositions across teams, recognize areas of improvement, and recruit applicants accordingly, taking into account opportunities for synergy, efficiency, and enhanced productivity.

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g671nn-18-119-133-228-42 in your application.