Director, Human Resources - NA

Human Resources Director, North America
Location: Atlanta, GA
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt
Encompass is a global technology services company focused on supporting broadcast, cable and digital leaders. We design, implement and operate reliable video solutions that capture, process and deliver our clients’ video content from any source, in any format, to any destination in the most efficient manner possible.
Job Description
The HR Director is a key member of Encompass Digital Media’s People Team, responsible for all people-based activity for the company’s business in North America (NA), with facilities in Atlanta, Stamford and Minneapolis. The position is located at the company’s headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
The HR Director will promote and deliver people initiatives, programs and processes that are necessary to meet the needs of the NA business, serving as a liaison to the company’s senior operational and corporate management, while acting as an advocate and service provider to EDM’s employees. The role will lead a team of support professionals to deliver excellent results, for management and employees alike, while championing a performance driven culture and boosting employee morale across the business.
The HR Director will:

• Act as lead advisor for NA employee relations issues including, hiring and termination, EEO claims, harassment or discrimination claims, and any other people related matters

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Oversee employee onboarding and exit process for all North America employees

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Support employee engagement, through communication of people initiatives and using a service-provider approach to the resolution of employment-related issues

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Oversee North America HRIS data integrity

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Build valuable working relationship with key business leaders to support and execute people management practices

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Provide management information reporting on detailed cost analysis of headcount

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Partner with other senior leaders to manage relationships with NA benefit service providers and brokers, and in overseeing compensation practices

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Ensure best practice recruitment and restructuring processes are maintained and identify strategies that will help meet organizational changes

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Provide management and oversight for all NA related policy and process documents, ensuring all documents are stored centrally and are up to date

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Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed/required.

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Manage Affirmative Action program including manager education and reporting requirements

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Work collaboratively with the global team on identified people projects

Requirements

• 10+ years’ industry experience in Human Resources and/or Operations including 5+ years of Employee Relations experience and 5+ years of management experience

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Familiarity with Affirmative Action and Equal Employment requirements

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Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, HR or related field

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PHR or other HR Certification

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Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, particularly in GA, CT and MN

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Strong communication and interpersonal skills required for collaboration, coaching, and influencing at all levels

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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Encompass Digital Media is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. M/F/Disability/Veteran

Job Type: Full-time