Director, HR & Employee Relations

This role will provide Human Resources support to Universal Studio Group. This role is primarily responsible for Human Resource and Employee Relations issues for television productions based in the Eastern US and Canada. This position reports to the VP, Human Resources, Universal Studio Group. Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Direct and manage high volume of employee relations investigations regarding complaints, harassment, integrity violations, retaliation, and performance concerns. Provide recommendations and collaborate with Labor Relations and Employment Law on solutions, investigatory outcomes and/or formal disciplinary action. Provide daily HR partnership to production-based employees including heavy employee relations, performance management, ad hoc reporting and compliance with HR policies and procedures for represented and non-represented staff. Create an environment of positive employee relations by respecting confidentiality, establishing trust and credibility, being seen by employees as approachable and fair, and balancing business needs with employee needs. Conduct and manage performance, corrective action, and integrity issues in collaboration with Legal and Labor Relations. Mentor junior members of the HR team on investigations and performance management. Provide coaching to employees & managers, offer feedback and advice on issues in a proactive and compassionate manner. Strong knowledge of state (New York) and Federal employment practices, policies, legal & EEOC guidelines, as well as compensation, wage and hour, benefits administration, etc. Partner with management to help develop and facilitate training strategies to meet employee needs, including supervisory training, and skill development. Travel to production locations to attend on site legal compliance trainings in US and Canada. Manage employee relations activities such as special events, employee advocacy, monitoring and reporting for Production departments, and conflict resolution initiatives. Continually monitor and maintain company policies and procedures, and remain current on relevant legal issues relating to employment. Participate in broader HR projects in support of the entire Universal Studio Group organization.