Senior HR & Operations Manager

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The Salt Lake Tribune serves as Utah's independent voice, building upon a legacy of courageous, watchdog journalism. We strive to tell stories that are interesting, important, and inclusive, aiming to engage and empower our readers across the state. Our mission is to provide journalism that serves the public interest, fostering informed and engaged communities. We aim to promote transparency, build trust and engage in conversations that matter to Utahns.

Senior HR & Operations Manager

The Tribune is seeking a skilled Operations and Human Resources Director to oversee human resources practices and operational processes. The successful candidate will proactively engage with staff regarding HR matters and will ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operations.

From an HR perspective, you will have responsibility for employee onboarding, our performance management process, benefits administration, employee relations and employment compliance.

You will partner with senior leadership on workplace policies, training opportunities and career development, and you will help build a supportive and productive working environment. You will work with finance on tasks associated with tracking our revenues and expenses, as well as on payroll.

Operationally, you will serve as the primary point of contact with building management, maintain vendor relationships and ensure mail is received and distributed. You will assist on events and will work with leadership to identify strategies that can help improve operational efficiency.

You will bring strong listening and decision-making skills to this role. You will be a collaborator who is adept at building working relationships with colleagues. And you will be able to prioritize tasks and manage several projects at once, maintaining and meeting multiple deadlines.

This position will report to the CEO.

The role is hybrid, with in-office work three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee bi-weekly payroll processing and benefits administration.

Act as a point of contact for employee concerns and conflicts.

Update and maintain our employee guidelines, hosting annual training on them.

Organize employee engagement activities and team-building events.

Oversee annual performance review processes.

Facilitate regular finance reporting as requested/needed.

Develop and enforce HR policies in line with labor laws and industry standards.

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment regulations.

Maintain accurate HR records and employee documentation.

Identify training needs and implement learning and development programs.

Support leadership development and succession planning initiatives.

Develop and implement operational policies and strategies to improve efficiency.

Support execution of a limited number of events.

Manage certain aspects of office administration, including incoming mail, relationships with vendors and communicate with building management on office space questions and concerns.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Operations Management or Business Administration.
• 3-5 years of HR management and/or Operations experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Accurate and responsive work on projects and regular tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive plans to support your well-being.
• Retirement Plan: Employer-matched 401(k) to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays to promote work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth and skill enhancement.
• Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility to work from home or in-office as per role requirements.
• Competitive Compensation: Salary range from $70,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience.