CORPORATE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIRECTOR - GRAY CORPORATE (Atlanta) - Gray Media, Inc.

Gray Media•Atlanta, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. The Director of Employee Relations will engage with employees and leaders cross-functionally in multiple locations. The individual will be a strategic advisor and business partner. This role will lead, execute, and enhance existing employment practices and workplace policies, maintaining compliance and improving employee relations.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience leading a wide variety of employee investigations and significant employee relations expertise
Minimum of 7 years of People (HR) experience with at least 5 to 7 years specifically within Employee Relations
Advanced understanding of employment and HR related laws and regulations
Builds strong partnerships and demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively, lead and influence at all levels within the organization, and can make decisions while keeping all partners and leaders informed
Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to reason and compromise
Excellent strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with compassion while exhibiting exceptional professionalism and tact
Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment
Uphold the company’s policies, principles, protocols, and guidance