Director, HR Business Partner

Posted 24 Days Ago
New York, NY, USA
In-Office
135K-165K Annually
Senior level
AdTech • Marketing Tech
The Role
As the Director, HR Business Partner, you will drive talent strategies, manage employee relations, and provide strategic guidance to business leaders on workforce planning and development.
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Job Description

Job Summary
  • The Director, HR Business Partner is a key member of the talent team who champions meaningful employee experiences while ensuring core business and organizational objectives are met. This individual develops and implements a proactive and forward-thinking talent strategy with leaders that is consultative and influential to the organization’s success. The Director builds strong relationships with employees at all levels and anticipates talent-needs, maintains an effective level of business knowledge and partners closely with HR centers of excellence, Finance, Legal, and the HR Business Partner team 

  • You Will: 

    Drive a progressive talent strategy aligned with business objectives and company ethos  

    Lead talent management practices, including performance management, internal mobility, career development, and employee relations 

    Design and execute strategies with HRBP leadership to continually develop, engage, and retain employees 

    Build and implement equitable talent practices that promote a culture of belonging 

    Provide business leaders with strategic guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning to prioritize employee growth and optimize organizational effectiveness 

    Build and maintain strong relationships with employees, managers, and senior leaders 

    Coach and influence leaders on a variety of topics including talent development, retention strategy, performance management, and employee relations 

    Implement annual company performance feedback process to empower employee growth and fulfillment and foster a culture of two-way feedback 

    Act as strategic partner to Finance and business leaders throughout the annual compensation cycle, ensuring competitive and equitable distribution of rewards 

    Provide employees with day-to-day coaching and counsel 

    Partner closely with HR centers of excellence, including DEI, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Benefits & Wellness, and Learning & Development, to ensure a holistic and connected talent agenda  

    Analyze data and insights to identify trends and inform talent strategy 

    Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations and partnering with Legal counsel as appropriate 

    Coach, guide and delegate to Manager resource as needed 

    Identify training needs for business units in partnership with Learning & Development 

     
    You Are: 

    A relationship builder with excellent communication skills, enabling you to develop trusting relationships across all levels of the organization 

    Able to thrive in an agile and fast-paced environment, effectively managing changing needs for team and department 

    A thought leader with a collaborative spirit. You demonstrate active listening and the ability to influence decision makers across all levels. 

    An active leader in business meetings and conversations; eager to ask questions and provide thoughtful insight 

    A critical thinker with strong business acumen and an understanding of the interdependent relationship between talent and business objectives 

    An independent problem solver who views challenges as opportunities to transform and innovate 

    An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

    Adept at managing conflict with composure. You possess strong decision-making capabilities, knowing when to escalate, manage up, and collaborate for support.  

    Able to navigate complex employee relations issues and investigations with objectivity  

    A career coach to employees at all levels. You are passionate about fostering a culture of two-way feedback.  

     
    Education and Experience 

    Minimum of 5 years in HR Business Partner role autonomously   

    Working knowledge of multiple Human Resource disciplines including compensation practices, employee relations, DEI, federal and state respective employment laws 

    Experience managing change in a fast-paced organization 

    Relevant industry experience desired 

    The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. 

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Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

$135,000.00 - $165,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education,  licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role.  As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach.  We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 5 years in HR Business Partner role autonomously
  • Working knowledge of multiple Human Resource disciplines
  • Experience managing change in a fast-paced organization

Horizon Media Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Horizon Media and has not been reviewed or approved by Horizon Media.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare Strength: Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources/EAP, and HSA/FSA, alongside life and disability insurance. Add‑ons such as fertility assistance, pet insurance, identity‑theft protection, and fitness reimbursement expand the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Leave & Time Off Breadth: Company‑paid holidays and “unlimited” PTO are widely highlighted. Hybrid/remote flexibility features across roles and locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental & Family Support: Parental leave is described as generous, with childcare resources and family medical leave available. Family‑supportive benefits are presented as part of the standard offering.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
2,965 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

Horizon Media is a leader in driving business-based outcomes for marketers. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York, and has offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. With estimated billings of $8.7 billion and over 2,300 employees, Horizon is the third largest U.S. media agency according to COMvergence data. Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been named Media Agency of the Year by MediaPost, Adweek and AdAge and is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its culture, Horizon is also consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, Forbes, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal; including “Best Workplaces for Diversity,” “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best Workplaces for Millennials” honors. Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media, has earned almost every industry accolade and, in 2019, garnered the marketing’s highest honor when he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hall of Fame. TOGETHER WE'RE BUILDING A PLACE OF BELONGING At Horizon, diversity, equity and inclusion are pillars of our culture. Numerous studies show that a more diverse workplace benefits everyone in so many ways; employees, organizations and their clients. When people feel that they belong and are included, they become committed and feel empowered to be more innovative. And that is the workforce we strive to have. We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We want you to feel welcomed, safe and know that you’re a vital member of our community. For more information, visit: www.horizonmedia.com or www.horizonmedia.com/careers.

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