HR Generalist - Employee Relations Specialist

HR Generalist - Employee Relations Specialist VIAJP00001085

A leading digital streaming network is seeking an HR Generalist to support client groups with performance management, employee relations, and coaching for one of their top talk shows. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in human resources and a Bachelors degree. The company offers a great work environment!

HR Generalist - Employee Relations Specialist Pay and Benefits:

• Weekly pay: $2,160 per week
• Worksite: Leading digital streaming network. (New York City, NY 10019 - Onsite)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program
• 40 hours/week, 12 Month Assignment

HR Generalist - Employee Relations Specialist Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor and resource to cast, crew, and production leadership.
• Support and communicate the culture, mission, and vision of the company to align employees and effectively and efficiently meet business goals and objectives.
• Conduct complex investigations covering a wide range of issues and manage complex employee relations issues including recommendation and implementation of corrective actions.
• Analyze current HR practices, identify improvement opportunities, influence management, build consensus, and implement change to achieve our vision and goals.
• Make recommendations and influence decisions regarding HR issues that are in the best interest of the company, including but not limited to: on-boarding, off-boarding, headcount management, training & development, performance management, sensitive employee relations issues, compensation, time-off (including leave management), union relations, implementing processes including record keeping and overall, ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and any other employment-related legislative requirements.
• Manage a new Hire Orientation/onboarding program for hires and interns to ensure that the process is informative, fun and welcoming (to include start paperwork, benefits overview, tour, introductions, overview of company policies and perks etc.).
• Manage the strategic, tactical, and day-to-day administrative tasks surrounding the HR support of up to 150 employees.
• Counsel employees in matters such as employment issues, various leaves (PFL/FMLA etc.), career coaching and disciplinary issues.
• Leverage analytics reporting to review trending data to help with employment, staffing, and career development decisions.
• Run and distribute various monthly reports and Ad Hoc reports to production leadership as needed.

HR Generalist - Employee Relations Specialist Qualifications:

• 4-5+ years or more experience in Human Resources, including solid experience support client groups with performance management, employee relations, and coaching.
• Education four-year college degree, or equivalent experience in HR.
• Experience in the entertainment industry, specifically with direct people management and handling employee relations.
• Looking for someone that can be flexible as this environment is different than a general corporate role.
• Strong understanding of general HR laws.
• Experience working with labor organizations and/or union environments.
• Experience with HRIS systems (input, update, reports, etc).
• Organization development or communications desired.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).
• Excellent organizational as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, relationship building, problem-solving, and influence skills.
• A “hands-on” manager with a sincere interest in people, processes, and contributing to a true service organization.
• Exceptionally strong organizational development and employee relations skills with experience in coaching and mentoring at all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to balance employee advocacy with business objectives.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated understanding of state, federal, and local employment laws.
• Knowledge of benefits and leave administration.
• Demonstrated skill in group presentation of ideas and written proposals.
• Basic knowledge of the production environment.