Director, Talent Engagement
one of the country’s leading multimedia companies, is seeking a
Director of Talent Engagement to join our Talent Engagement team. At
tronc we continue to drive transformation and help power the future of
digital news while promoting award-winning, culture-impacting
journalism. We’re in a unique position in that we're a well-recognized
brand with an innovative, start-up mentality. And, we’re in the midst of
a revolutionary pivot; our company is evolving into a global media
organization. If you’d like to directly impact the success of our
company (and would like to grow with us, of course), then this may be
the job for you!
In
this role, you will be the trusted HR Business Partner for our
Corporate functions including Finance, Information Technology, Legal,
Corporate Communications, and Marketing. The role is located in Chicago
and support employees based in Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and other
locations where we have Corporate function employees.
The
right person for this role has successfully coached business leaders,
managers, and team members, and is viewed as a credible and influential
partner across their current organization.
We Offer
- A
comprehensive rewards package - we know that salary alone isn’t all
you’re looking for, which is why we provide a 401(k) plan with match,
and offer great medical, dental, and vision insurance - we even pay for
your life insurance. We offer employees access to coordinated discounts
and perks through an outside agreement, as well as allow time off during
the year to help you achieve work/life balance. - A supportive work environment - we value our department culture, founded on bright people with passion for their work.
- An
innovative and collaborative team that listens and implements great
ideas, no matter where in the department they come from – team members
of all levels are respected and heard.
About Us
tronc,
Inc. (formerly Tribune Publishing) is a media company rooted in
award-winning journalism, which harnesses proprietary technology to
present personalized, premium content to a global audience in real time.
tronc draws content from its vast media portfolio, where a commitment
to informing and inspiring communities has earned 93 Pulitzer Prizes and
a monthly audience of 60 million. From pixels to Pulitzers, tronc
brands optimize content and create engaging experiences for audiences
across all channels.
At tronc, we believe in fostering growth, learning new skills, and making sure every team member feels valued.
What you will do...
You
will be strategically partner with the leadership team to provide
guidance through coaching on organizational development, performance
management, salary administration, employee resolution, succession
planning and policy design/interpretation.
- Performance management –
Responsible for administering, adapting and monitoring the Company’s
Performance Achievement program including goal setting, feedback,
corrective action, and performance reviews; ensures the alignment of
employee performance to company objectives. - Employee relations
– Responsible for proactively anticipating, identifying and resolving
employee relations issues; conducts investigations as necessary;
recommends approaches and solutions for all employee-related
situations. Partners with the leadership team to provide counsel during
reorganizations, restructuring, and downsizing workforce as needed. - Leadership/Supervisory development
– Analyzes decision-making capabilities related to the leadership team
and provides recommendations to improve leadership, managerial and
supervisory skills to proactively and effectively address workforce and
employee issues. - Talent assessment
– Collaborates with the Talent and Organizational Development team to
assess talent, make recommendations for staff development, changes in
roles and responsibilities, and continuously upgrade existing and new
talent. - Total rewards
– Collaborates with the Total Rewards team to ensure competitive and
appropriate pay, incentives and total rewards packages are effective for
varying levels of jobs at the local market level. - Employee engagement –
Works with the Talent and Organizational Development team to analyze
trends and metrics to develop action plans to increase overall employee
engagement and retention. - Talent acquisition
– Partners with the Talent Acquisition team to help leaders to
forecast, plan, and acquire key talent in support of the overall
business strategies and operating plans. - Compliance
– Maintains knowledge of industry trends, benchmarks and applicable
employment legislation and laws to maintain local market compliance. - Strategic planning and tactical execution
– Understands both the Corporate function and local strategic/tactical
plans and their interdependencies. Supports the Corporate functions in
achieving objectives.
This Could be a Match if You Have…
- 8-10 years related and progressive experience in Human Resources.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, psychology or related field.
- Strong
critical thinking skills to effectively advise leaders and others
regarding company policies and procedures as well as legal requirements. - Strong problem solving, negotiation, collaboration, presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to be influential and establish positive working relationships across the organization.
- Experience leading a team and managing for a high performance culture.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and manage process change initiatives.
- Ability to execute both strategic and tactical priorities.
- Ability
to develop presentations in PowerPoint, utilize Excel for reporting
purposes and have experience with an HRIS system (Workday preferred) is a
must. - Must
have the ability to travel to locations where Corporate function
employees are located on a regular basis depending on budget
availability and in particular to Dallas, TX.