Director, HR Business Partner (Temp)

Horizon Media • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Director, HR Business Partner is a key member of the talent team who champions meaningful employee experiences while ensuring core business and organizational objectives are met. This individual develops and implements a proactive and forward-thinking talent strategy with leaders that is consultative and influential to the organization’s success. The Director builds strong relationships with employees at all levels and anticipates talent-needs, maintains an effective level of business knowledge and partners closely with HR centers of excellence, Finance, Legal, and the HR Business Partner team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in HR Business Partner role autonomously
• Working knowledge of multiple Human Resource disciplines including compensation practices, employee relations, DEI, federal and state respective employment laws
• Experience managing change in a fast-paced organization
• A relationship builder with excellent communication skills, enabling you to develop trusting relationships across all levels of the organization
• Able to thrive in an agile and fast-paced environment, effectively managing changing needs for team and department
• A thought leader with a collaborative spirit. You demonstrate active listening and the ability to influence decision makers across all levels.
• An active leader in business meetings and conversations; eager to ask questions and provide thoughtful insight
• A critical thinker with strong business acumen and an understanding of the interdependent relationship between talent and business objectives
• An independent problem solver who views challenges as opportunities to transform and innovate
• An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Adept at managing conflict with composure. You possess strong decision-making capabilities, knowing when to escalate, manage up, and collaborate for support.
• Able to navigate complex employee relations issues and investigations with objectivity
• A career coach to employees at all levels. You are passionate about fostering a culture of two-way feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Drive a progressive talent strategy aligned with business objectives and company ethos
• Lead talent management practices, including performance management, internal mobility, career development, and employee relations
• Design and execute strategies with HRBP leadership to continually develop, engage, and retain employees
• Build and implement equitable talent practices that promote a culture of belonging
• Provide business leaders with strategic guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning to prioritize employee growth and optimize organizational effectiveness
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employees, managers, and senior leaders
• Coach and influence leaders on a variety of topics including talent development, retention strategy, performance management, and employee relations
• Implement annual company performance feedback process to empower employee growth and fulfillment and foster a culture of two-way feedback
• Act as strategic partner to Finance and business leaders throughout the annual compensation cycle, ensuring competitive and equitable distribution of rewards
• Provide employees with day-to-day coaching and counsel
• Partner closely with HR centers of excellence, including DEI, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Benefits & Wellness, and Learning & Development, to ensure a holistic and connected talent agenda
• Analyze data and insights to identify trends and inform talent strategy
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations and partnering with Legal counsel as appropriate
• Coach, guide and delegate to Manager resource as needed
• Identify training needs for business units in partnership with Learning & Development

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
• Consideration of qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed