Highwire PR Seeks HR Director, Head of HR
HR Director, Head of HR
Location: San Franciso, CA
Job type: Full-time
Job Summary
The HR Director is responsible for driving HR strategies that attract, retain, motivate, develop and engage top talent to promote high performing teams and positive impactful employee experiences. As a member of the leadership team, this role will establish strong relationships across the agency and partner with leadership to work towards shared goals and translate business strategy into HR initiatives and programs. The position will also play a key role in supporting growth, change management, workplace culture and promotion of empowerment and accountability.
Responsibilities will include the following:
Leadership
Sits on the leadership team to direct strategic initiatives for the agency at large
Design programs and manage budgets for recruiting strategies, workforce planning, training and development, performance management, diversity and inclusion, and retention initiatives
Administer quarterly employee experience surveys and report findings to leadership
Coach leadership teams to manage strengths, diagnose performance gaps and identify solutions to improve individual and team performance
Manage and guide the careers of a small team that drives recruitment, on-boarding, performance management, training coordination, and office experience
Works in lockstep with Highwire’s Head of Diversity to ensure that diversity, inclusion and belonging inform every decision and program.
Recruiting
Support growth across 4 offices - San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago
Develop comprehensive, integrated recruiting strategies to attract top talent to enable growth and bring new expertise to Highwire
Proactively build talent pipelines through referral generation and sourcing campaigns
Partner with leadership and staffing team to determine long-term growth strategy and staffing plans for the agency
Oversee the college recruiting and career fair program
Performance Management
Provide HR consultation across our four offices in areas including performance management administration, talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, and employee relations
Oversee and drive Highwire’s performance management program including quarterly, goal setting, career planning, and annual 360 reviews
Be a trusted advisor to managers and employees to help them deliver their best work every single day
HR Operations
Create HR reports and dashboards that tie to business goals and help leaders make informed decisions
Monthly reporting and recommendations on recruiting and retention
Recommend and implement human resource process and policy changes along with internal communication recommendations
Support leave administration to include; FMLA, CFRA, CA PDL, short-term disability, and workers compensation. Complies with all federal, state and local requirements for leave
Success Factors
10+ years of HR experience in professional services, agency or other fast-paced, people-centered organization with 5 years in a Sr. HR lead role.
Ability to build consensus, influence change, and build strong relationships at all levels across the agency.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skillsIncredible people skills and a clear passion for your work
Notable expertise in communicating with internal team members and external parties
Knowledge of state and federal laws
Resourceful problem solver with a go-getter attitude
The desire to make a real difference in a growing company, and to have some fun along the way
Highwire Perks Include
Competitive salary
Merit-based bonuses and promotions
Excellent vacation policy including office closure between Christmas and New Years
Commuter Benefits
Fitness Benefit
Donation Match
Cell phone reimbursement
Curiosity Benefit
401K Match
Full medical and dental benefits
Monthly recognition programs
Work from Home Friday's (currently Highwire is all remote until June 2021)
Quarterly Highwire fun event – Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday
Extremely supportive, nurturing environment with many opportunities for professional development and growth
Dog friendly work environment
The duties delineated above will vary depending on the needs of each specific account, and in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisors.
If you are the breakout candidate we seek, please apply now by uploading your resume.
About Highwire PR
Highwire Public Relations is a leading technology public relations agency based in San Francisco with offices in New York City, Boston and Chicago. We work with a wide range of clients across cloud technology, enterprise, security, financial services technology (fin-tech), and healthcare as well as consumer products and services.
Highwire has been named Technology Agency of the Year and Best Agency to work for by The Holmes Report and PRWeek. We are a learning culture that welcomes diverse perspectives to develop our teams, coach for career growth and embrace new ideas.
We search for those with big ideas, strong opinions and the energy to bring them to life. Collaboration, curiosity and passion underpin everything we do. Our core values encourage an environment that fosters innovation and inclusion. We strive to celebrate individuality and be a place where every employee is empowered to be heard and ask for what they want.
Apply here: https://www.highwirepr.com/careers/hr-director
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