Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated Director of People Operations to drive its integration as a media group. This role will be key to integrating an existing set of separate business units and teams into one, cohesive, operating group.

Do you want to work for a company that is in high growth mode? Our client is a technology start up company which has the financial backing of a well-established, well-connected parent company. We love this company because each team member can make a significant impact, and because they like to hire smart, engaged people.

Here is what you'll be doing on a day to day basis:

• Play an important role on the organization's leadership team.
• Represent the people, organizational structure, and effective culture at the group management level.
• Help the leadership team set organizational strategy and support its implementation.
• Act as an ambassador to the culture, values, and mission of the organization in all engagements within and outside of the business.
• Have a good understanding of the business model and unique economic value proposition of the organization.
• Help shape the thought processes, structures and business processes that actually land in delivering meaningful value.
• Help leaders identify skill gaps, implement new structures and develop training programs to enhance team capabilities.
• Enable leaders to recruit, hire, onboard, and train high-performing teams.
• Promote departmental cohesion and team alignment to vision and purpose.
• Work closely with the corporate HR team to implement functional HR in the organization including, regulations, employee documentation (job specs, contracts etc), benefits and other workplace policies.
• Oversee with the support of the corporate payroll team, the payroll processes.
• Working with leaders in the organization to design and administer reward systems, performance management and regular feedback processes.
• Enabling and supporting leaders in employee processes including hiring, onboarding, addressing complaints and conducting disciplinary/ retrenchment processes.
• Helping people at all levels connect their personal purpose to organizational purpose.
• Promoting an engagement model for healthy leaders & healthy followers across the organization.
• Foster a healthy culture of cross-functional collaboration across departments in the organization.
• Oversee the people calendar and key ceremonies to enhance employee engagement and alignment.
• Manage the employee experience as it relates to the office environment and key touch points to create a warm, welcoming place to work.
• Facilitating & co-creating leadership patterns that serve the organization as a whole.
• Fostering an environment of growth & accountability.
• Creating opportunities for coaching leaders at every level of the organization.
• Helping leaders understand their key role in creating alignment and empowerment of teams

Here is the type of person we are looking for:

• 5+ years of experience representing people and culture at a senior leadership level
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement people and operational strategies that drive business success
• Passionate about creating deep employee engagement and building a resilient, adaptable culture.
• Helping leaders and employees develop the mindsets, processes and approaches they need to succeed in their roles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• A keen understanding of the digital media industry and current market trends.
• Enjoys a high performance environment and wants to make a positive impact.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Understanding of financial statements and budgeting processes

Salary: 150K-200K

If you are interested in exploring this position, please apply now!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at their company.

People are our passion. People are our profession.

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