Senior Human Resources Manager

The Senior Human Resource Manager is a skilled human resource leader with honed technical human resource consulting skills. The incumbent will be the trusted business partner to assigned corporate business entity leaders and will proactively consult with them to drive continued employee engagement and retention. Senior HR Manager will oversee the following human resource areas: management and employee coaching and consulting; employee relations; training and organization development; change management initiatives; workforce and succession planning; compliance with both all state and federal laws as well as Company policy and procedures; and performance management. The role will oversee human resource operations and daily management of human resource matters at NEON. The Senior HR Manager will also be expected to roll up his/her sleeves and work on tactical challenges. This individual must be an advocate for our Company culture and values. A positive attitude and passion for excellence, service, and safety are essential.

About the Role:

• Work with NEON leadership and HR to identify business needs and build HR strategies to support those needs. Proactively identify and anticipate HR-related needs of the business entity / unit.
• Proactively partner with management to provide consultation and coaching on matters related to: compensation, employee relations; training and organization development; change management initiatives; workforce and succession planning; and annual performance management initiatives
• Partners with Talent Development to identify employee development areas (competencies/skill sets) and implement succession planning initiatives within assigned business areas. Identify development needs both for individuals and the business area as a whole.
• Provide consultation and coaching to employees on various matters including employee relations, training and development.
• Partners with NEON Leadership and HR to ensure any compensation matters are proactively addressed.
• Act as a compliance advisor, provide worker’s compensation support, OSHA, labor laws, Leave Administration.
• Familiarity with 401k, Benefits Enrollment, WC Audit processes
• Provide leadership and developmental opportunities to the US HR community.
• Lead and manage all people-related initiatives and functions
• Promote NEON culture and workplace climate
• Ensure everyone has the opportunity to excel in a productive, engaging, and motivating environment
• Oversee all people-related functions, ensuring effectiveness, sound practices, efficiency, compliance, and satisfaction of business needs
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and other leaders to design and develop programs, policies, and compensation practices
• Execute strategic, operational and tactical plans
• Oversee employee relations, including conflict resolution
• Promote the use of an alternative dispute resolution program
• Drive initiatives that consistently promote a positive working environment
• Develop annual financial and capital budgets
• Assist in the development and management of the overall labor budget and management
• Identify internal and external trends which could impact the workplace
• Ensure proper resources are positioned and utilized
• Provide support to Human Resources team and operational leadership on all HR-related matters
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements as well as company guidelines, ethical and social principles.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree (Advanced Degree Preferred) Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of HR leadership experience
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, and coaching a high performing team
• Experience working within a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic business environment is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience in the HR Business Partner role.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively manage and resolve complex and sensitive human resource issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, high energy, excellent follow-up and follow-through skills
• Strong knowledge of Tennessee, Federal and local employment laws
• Ability to resolve conflict in a timely and efficient manner and recommend win-win strategies
• Strong HR systems knowledge (i.e., APS; ADP; applicant tracking system; HR management system)
• Able to maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Proficiency in human resources labor metrics and analytics with an ability to quickly summarize and present data in a meaningful format
• Demonstrated business acumen
• Understanding of human resources compliance, legal, and regulatory issues including a solid understanding of Fair Labor Standards Act and other employment laws (i.e., Wage Orders; Title VII; FMLA; FEHA; and ADA)
• The ability to influence and cultivate change
• Ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
• Proven experience with high-volume hiring
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support our business objectives as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Entertainment Industry experience is a plus

International work experience is a plus

PHR or SHRM-CP preferred

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NEON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.