Hybrid Regional HR Leader - Strategy & Labor Relations

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks an HR Director to provide strategic and operational HR leadership across multiple locations and a workforce of approximately 1,800 union and non-union employees.

The role drives performance management, organizational development, policy design, and labor relations in a fast-paced media environment. The Director partners with business units, leads through change, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while shaping HR strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership across multiple locations.
• Experience supporting managers in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in a union environment is a plus.
• Strong relationship-building with client management teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate HR processes with formal presentations.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws; background investigation willingness.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership across assigned Nexstar work locations, aligning people strategies with business objectives.
• Drive planning, coaching, development, compliance, and performance management for represented and non-represented staff.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders and management teams.
• Implement and ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Partner with Labor & Employment Counsel on employee and labor relations matters, including investigations and grievance resolutions.
• Identify training needs and develop delivery of training plans for leaders and staff.
• Manage HR workflows, regional operations, and cross-functional projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Leadership across locations

Strategic HR planning

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Training needs analysis

Change management

Communication/presentation

Collaboration with counsel

Problem-solving

Hiring/facilitating investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Advanced HR management/Business degree preferred

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks an HR Director to provide strategic and operational HR leadership across multiple locations and a workforce of approximately 1,800 union and non-union employees.

The role drives performance management, organizational development, policy design, and labor relations in a fast-paced media environment. The Director partners with business units, leads through change, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while shaping HR strategies