Director, Human Resources - Ad Sales

Job Description

Responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY & RESPONSILIBITES
The Director, Human Resources has overall responsibility for the design, development and delivery of effective HR strategies and execution in the areas of workforce and resource planning, talent acquisition and retention, succession planning, and compensation strategies for several of the groups within the Global Advertising Sales and Partnerships division. The Director, Human Resources will report into the SVP - Human Resources for Global Advertising Sales and Partnerships, provide HR leadership to senior business leaders, partner and collaborate across the Sales and Partnerships HR leadership team, and mange a team of HR professionals providing the appropriate delegation, feedback and coaching to ensure retention of top talent.
• Drive key HR initiatives including but not limited to leadership coaching, recruitment and retention strategies, performance management, compensation strategies, succession planning, learning and development, career pathing, rewards & recognition, organizational effectiveness and employee communication.
• Partner/collaborate with various business leaders and other executives across NBCU to align and execute HR strategies in support of business initiatives.
• Develop and implement change management and transformation plans.
• Manage complex employee relations issues including organizational and structural changes.
• Work with business leaders and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment, which encourages the full use of diverse talents and abilities; act as an employee advocate; help drive various corporate and division business initiatives. Be champion of our culture, standards and practices.
• Advocate and offer guidance and coaching to employees concerning work-related issues and work to resolve issues in a proactive and positive manner.
• Own and work closely with cross-functional partners and SMEs on employee related matters such as contract negotiations, investigations, compensation, L&OD, HR Operations, etc.
• Provide interpretation of HR policies, practices and procedures to employees and managers.
• Manage a team of HR professionals, providing direction and identifying development and engagement opportunities that support and encourage high performance.

Qualifications/Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 7 years professional level HR generalist experience

Desired Characteristics

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work with minimal guidance or direct supervision
• Ability to resolve complex problems with creative solutions
• Process and detail oriented, including strong organization, time management and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to understand the clients' business and develop both strategic and tactical solutions to tangible business challenges
• Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and work well under time constraints
• Able to present to a large-scale audience
• Past success leading and managing both exempt and nonexempt level staff