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HR Manager (New York)

Description

We are looking for an HR Manager to join our Team in New York.

Lead, manage and evolve the People initiatives for the growing US 1000heads offices with a headcount of approx. 85 staff and collaborate with the global offices (New York, LA, Miami, London, Sydney, Melbourne & Berlin)

Competitive salary; $80,000 - $110,000 (depending on experience)

Role

Help build 1000heads as the leading Social Transformation company through talent management, training and mentoring (Headucation), talent attraction and building the 1000heads employer brand.

Create and implement company policies to provide a healthy, positive, engaged team and creative, transparent work culture. Ensure company values are lived by. To develop and deliver People management strategies aligned with the overall strategic aims and objectives of the business.

Responsibilities

Define and deliver on the People strategy for 1000heads while focusing on delivery of key business priorities
Provide a people-centric approach to deliver strategic and commercial results
Contribute at both a strategic and operational level in order to identify people & culture priorities and recommend appropriate management solutions which support business aims
Manage local HR team to ensure operational side of the business is running smoothly
Work with HRD and international HR team to contribute HR input to annual business planning

Leadership

Set the standard
Help steer the agency towards our goals
Help to deliver all priority internal projects
Mentorship and guidance to all junior heads who require or ask for support

Resourcing

Work with Talent Acquisition Manager to create and implement talent attraction strategy including systems and employer branding
Support hiring managers in recruitment
Ensure managers are trained in interviewing skills and diversity

Talent Management

Create and implement talent development plans and clear career strategy
Create and implement regular review cycles and align to talent management strategy

Employee Relations

Work closely with senior and line managers, providing them with expert guidance, coaching and support on the full range of People activities (including policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment, absence management, restructuring of services, performance management) in order to ensure a consistent and fair approach to people management throughout all locations.
Keep up to date with legal developments and advise management on compliance and risk factors.
Manage investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters in conjunction with the MD.
Develop and maintain an effective partnership across the business ensuring consultation and communication practices are routinely adopted to enable management to make effective decisions and successfully implement best practise.
Ensure that employees are informed and updated on key business and organisational issues.

Learning and Development

Create and implement training and development plan with focus on the development of management skills for line managers
Be the ‘Headucation’ champion, create and manage process for success
In consultation with line managers, follow up individual development needs and source internal/ external training provision as and when required, monitoring training costs against budget

Compensation and Benefits

Gather and analyse market data to measure the competitiveness of 1000heads compensation and benefits package across each location and make recommendations as appropriate
Assist with the annual salary review process, as and when required

Other

Monitor People trends and provide management information on Key Performance Indicators to the Senior management team as appropriate
Contribute to the internal vision and goals of the business by participating in projects that benefit 1000heads as a company.
Any ad hoc duties as required by the company

Requirements

Commercial approach and experience in a start-up, fast-paced environment, ideally from within the marketing/media/digital sector
Agency experience would be highly desirable
Experience of leading the People function in a growing, evolving and creative business
Excellent track record of driving business performance
Experienced in delivering on talent management, leadership mentoring and training
Ability to implement business change programs and engagement initiatives
Proven HR generalist including the ability to work at both strategic and operational levels
Experience of enhancing and continue building an engaged, healthy, creative and positive team culture
Energetic and inspirational
Mentoring and training experience
Team player – flexible and challenging
Influencer with exceptional people skills, will evoke trust and team culture
Ability to work autonomously and flexibly
Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Intrapreneurial, pro-active and self-motivated
Excellent planning and organisation skills
Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, email and the Internet
Proficient in the use of social media for business purposes
Strong knowledge of HR systems and some experience selecting and setting up new systems
Meticulous attention to detail
Must be able to attend the office 2-3 days per week

Qualifications required

HR related degree or equivalent accreditation
Sound experience as People/HR leader within a medium sized, in a dynamic, growing, start-up environment

Benefits

What you get

Competitive salary; $80,000 - $110,000 (depending on experience)
Great benefits offerings including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Commuter Benefits, Life Insurance and 401K, just to name a few
Generous time-off package, including the last week of the year off
Wellness & Development stipends
Flexible working environment
Plus much more

About 1000heads

1000heads is a social transformation company. We help global brands adapt to rapid and continual shifts in media, technology and culture. The company delivers social-first data, insights, strategic consultancy and creative services to clients around the world. We deliver social & influencer campaigns to our US roster, which includes; Google, Arm, Thomas English Muffins, Snapchat, Caviar, Noom & OPI.

1000heads is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we are passionately committed to working together to promote an inclusive environment which celebrates and promotes diversity. We are committed to our belief that diversity in our team generates better and bolder ideas, creativity, understanding and respect. We welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.