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SVP, Human Resources

Endeavor

New York, NY 05-10-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Executive (10+ years) Experience
Job Description
The position will report to the Chief People Officer and will collaborate closely with the Endeavor HR functional leaders in areas such as Recruiting, Learning and Organizational Development, and Diversity & Inclusion.

The SVP, HR will ensure that the HR function is a trusted partner and will collaborate closely with business leaders and Endeavor HR functional leaders to maximize the capabilities of all employees. Because of the wide range of ambitious initiatives being undertaken at any given time, this leader will be a driver of change and transformation, thus requiring a creative thinker with a high degree of strategic and learning ability. The SVP, HR will lead the execution of key HR programs across the business, and in doing so, help to build and shape a culture where all employees thrive, and are equipped to do their best work. The SVP, HR will stand as a champion in building and developing a diverse team.

The SVP, HR should possess senior-level experience developing and implementing HR programs within complex organizational structures. Ideal candidates will have a proven history of influencing executive leadership with a combination of deep subject matter expertise, relationship-building abilities, and a passion to create and implement programs that contribute to a great company culture. As a champion for workplace excellence that puts people first, the ideal candidate will have robust management experience having directly built, managed, and coached a team.

Responsibilities

Human Resource Department Oversight
• Provide oversight to all areas of the Human Resources department, for permanent employees and temporary employees
• Develop and oversee department goals and priorities.
• Develop and manage Human Resource department budgets.
• Develop and supervise the human resource team consisting of payroll, benefits, and recruiting personnel as well as HR generalists.
• Advise management on the appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Develop and implement procedures for hiring, terminations, promotions, performance reviews, and employee investigations.
• Build a competitive compensation and benefit program to assist in attracting and retaining top talent.
• Provide internal controls and oversight of payroll process to assure accuracy.
• Manage key vendor relationships such as benefit broker, 401k plan partners, etc.
• Maintain a working knowledge of relevant regulatory issues, regional laws and regulations.
• Assist in organizational workforce-planning informed by budget constraints and growth plans.
• Identify candidates for key opportunities to achieve near and long-term business strategies.
• Lead effective succession planning, and create and implement strategies to grow, develop, and retain key employees.

Partnering with Leadership
• Function as a trusted adviser and thought partner to senior leadership to drive an accountable, performance-based and purpose-driven culture.
• Develop the most effective organizational design to support the critical strategies of the business.
• Develop strong and sustained relationship across all corporate functions, including Finance, Legal, and IT to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide requirements and initiatives.
• Develop, implement and oversee HR programs that attract, develop, and retain unique capabilities critical to business and that create competitive differentiators.
• Effectively implement HR programs related to Recruitment, Learning and Organizational Development, and Diversity & Inclusion.

Ensuring Cultural Excellence
• Uphold and promote the Core Values of On Location, which are
• Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to
• Attract and develop a diverse team.
• Grow employee education, awareness and conversation.
• Create an inclusive culture where differences are celebrated, and all belong and thrive.
• Ensure that a healthy and vibrant culture is maintained -- one that promotes collaboration, constructive challenge, and engagement.
• In partnership with leadership, develop high-performing teams through coaching, holding leaders accountable, and establishing new ways to enable teaming and collaboration.

Critical Skills and Leadership Competencies
• Authentic individual who models professionalism, integrity, maturity and leadership.
• Credible leader perceived as a trusted consultant and functional expert to senior leadership. Ability to develop and maintain effective working, collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proven record of accomplishment in HR leadership with broad experience across HR areas such as Payroll/Compensation, Benefits, Recruitment, Learning, and Performance Management.
• Extraordinary communication skills – both oral and written.
• Strong business mindset focused on building knowledge of the business and leveraging that knowledge in strategic decision-making.
• Dedicated leader with the tenacity, grit, and natural fortitude to address challenging situations head-on and motivate others to do the same.
• Strong ability to combine analytical reasoning, creativity, and judgment.
• Exceptional problem-solver-ability to define a problem and analyze it before coming to conclusions.
• Ability to operate in a face-paced environment with competing priorities across multiple time zones.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in business management, human resources or related field preferred; MBA a plus.
• Minimum of 15+ years of HR experience with a focus on innovative, fast growing workforce.
• Proven success as a broad HR leader, including oversight of areas of talent management, payroll and compensation and employee benefit programs.
• Prior experience successfully leading multi-function teams with multiple direct reports of varying levels.
• Frequent travel may be required.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8zv5m-13-59-36-203-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Endeavor

Endeavor is a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency William Morris Endeavor (WME); sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings.