Senior Human Resources Director

4 weeks ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States WETAPBS NewsHour Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Human Resources will lead and manage all HR functions within the organization, developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and programs to support the organization's goals and objectives. This role involves collaborating with executives, senior management, and others to ensure alignment between HR initiatives and the overall business strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develops and implements HR strategies aligned with the organization's objectives.
  • Handles employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures.
  • Provides consulting and insights into contract negotiations/agreements and serves as the HR point of contact for addressing labor relations, compensation, benefits, and talent management issues/inquiries related to union involvement.
  • Establishes HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversees the recruitment and selection process to attract and retain top talent and develops workforce planning strategies to address current and future staffing needs.
  • Develops and implements performance management systems to evaluate employee performance and productivity.
  • Oversees the design and administration of compensation and benefits programs and conducts salary surveys and analyzes compensation trends to ensure competitive pay practices.
  • Establishes key HR metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives and prepares regular reports for senior management on HR metrics, trends, and outcomes.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Capacity to lead and manage an HR team, providing direction, coaching, and mentoring to ensure effective performance.
  • Skill in managing employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Understanding of employment laws and regulations to ensure the organization's HR practices comply with legal requirements.
  • Proficiency in using data and analytics to measure HR metrics such as turnover rates, employee engagement, and workforce productivity.
  • Ability to manage organizational change effectively, including restructuring, mergers/acquisitions, and culture transformation.
  • Adherence to ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality with sensitive HR information.
  • Skill in negotiating HR-related agreements and resolving conflicts between employees or departments.
  • Familiarity with HR software and systems for managing payroll, performance evaluations, applicant tracking, and other HR functions.
  • Capacity to develop long-term HR plans aligned with organizational goals and adapt strategies to evolving business needs.
  • Awareness and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • Knowledge of union rules and laws.

Salary Range: $150,000-$155,000

WETA and NewsHour Productions are Washington, DC established media and news organizations. We are a largely local workforce based out of the Campbell Place office in Arlington, VA. WETA and NewsHour Productions value employee flexibility when possible. Most positions based in our Arlington, VA office will be onsite or hybrid, depending upon the role.

WETA and its subsidiary NewsHour Productions LLC serve local and national public media audiences by producing and distributing content of intellectual integrity and cultural merit. Through broadcast, digital and community services, the organization offers compelling, diverse programming on five television channels, including primary channel WETA PBS, and on WETA Classical, the exclusive home for classical music in the nation's capital; produces a portfolio of national television productions, including PBS NewsHour, recognized globally for bringing balanced, in-depth news coverage to all Americans; creates impactful documentaries with longtime production partners Ken Burns and Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; features a variety of content offerings on weta.org, WETA Passport, the PBS Video App and the WETA Classical App; and serves communities near and far with education and engagement initiatives that contribute to the company's mission of public service.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

WETA and NewsHour Productions are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.



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