Regional Human Resources Director

Naaahrrva; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Paid vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Nexstar is seeking an HR Director to provide strategic and operational HR leadership across multiple locations. You will drive performance management, organizational development, employee and labor relations, succession planning, and policy interpretation for about 1,800 union and non-union employees.

This hybrid role requires partnering with business units, guiding change in a fast-paced environment, and delivering solutions aligned with Nexstar's strategy; located near the Northeast region,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR/industrial relations or business administration.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience across multiple locations.
• Experience supporting managers in complex, fast-paced organizations.
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior leaders and manage change.
• Experience in a union environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership across Nexstar locations and align people strategies with business objectives.
• Drive HR planning, coaching, development, compliance, and performance management for represented and non-represented staff.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders.
• Interpret and ensure consistent application of HR policies to support Nexstar values and strategic vision.
• Partner with Labor & Employment Counsel to resolve employee relations and labor issues.
• Identify training needs and deliver leadership development plans.
• Manage HR workflows and regional HR operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Employee development

Labor relations

Policy interpretation

Coaching senior leaders

Change management

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Union experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/business/related field

Job description

The Human Resources Director provides overall strategic and operational human resources leadership for multiple Nexstar work locations. The HR Director will drive key initiatives across performance management, organizational development, employee and labor relations, succession planning, and policy design and interpretation. This is a highly visible role for a dynamic HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is skilled at leading through change. The HR Director will support an employee population of approximately 1,800 union/non-union employees.

This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to join a diverse and talented team, and to partner with the business units of Nexstar, a leader in the media industry. As the HR leader, the Director will function at the highest level of responsibility and will use HR expertise to coordinate with the business and develop an approach that supports the Nexstar business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership across assigned Nexstar work locations, aligning people strategies with business objectives.
• Drive strategic HR-related planning, coaching, employee development, compliance, and performance management for represented and non-represented workforce.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders and management teams.
• Interpret, implement, and ensure consistent application of HR policies, practices and procedures for managers, teams, and individual employees to further the mission, values, and strategic vision of the company.
• Partner with Labor & Employment Counsel to resolve employee relations matters and labor relations issues, including investigations, corrective actions, and grievance resolutions.
• Identify training needs and assist with the development and delivery of training plans for leaders and employees.
• Manage HR workflows, regional HR operations, and cross-functional strategic projects.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent amount of experience required; advanced degree in HR management or business administration preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience in leadership positions; with demonstrated leadership responsibility across multiple locations.
• Proven experience supporting managers in complex, fast-paced organizations.
• Ability to create relationships with client management team and be collaborative.
• Ability to communicate and champion HR and company processes utilizing formal presentation skills.
• Experience in a union environment a plus.
• Ability to research, summarize, form conclusions and articulate recommendations.
• Excellent organization, facilitation, and creative problem-solving skills are also required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable State and Federal employment laws and general business practices.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Previous experience in television or entertainment industry a plus.

Salary is competitive in the market and based on experience level. Pay range is $130K to $150K. Other benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, vacation, and Paid Parental Leave.

This is a Hybrid role. Must be located near a Nexstar Broadcast station in the North East region of the US.

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