The Human Resources Director provides overall strategic and operational human resources leadership for multiple Nexstar work locations. The HR Director will drive key initiatives across performance management, organizational development, employee and labor relations, succession planning, and policy design and interpretation. This is a highly visible role for a dynamic HR leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving environment and is skilled at leading through change. The HR Director will support an employee population of approximately 1,800 union/non-union employees.
This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to join a diverse and talented team, and to partner with the business units of Nexstar, a leader in the media industry. As the HR leader, the Director will function at the highest level of responsibility and will use HR expertise to coordinate with the business and develop an approach that supports the Nexstar business strategy.
This role can be based in Irving or any Nexstar market that operates a full-time newsroom producing local news coverage throughout the day (morning, midday, evening, and late broadcasts).
Responsibilities
Provide strategic HR leadership across assigned Nexstar work locations, aligning people strategies with business objectives.
Drive strategic HR-related planning, coaching, employee development, compliance, and performance management for represented and non-represented workforce.
Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders and management teams.
Interpret, implement, and ensure consistent application of HR policies, practices and procedures for managers, teams, and individual employees to further the mission, values, and strategic vision of the company.
Partner with Labor & Employment Counsel to resolve employee relations matters and labor relations issues, including investigations, corrective actions, and grievance resolutions.
Identify training needs and assist with the development and delivery of training plans for leaders and employees.
Manage HR workflows, regional HR operations, and cross-functional strategic projects.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Job Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent amount of experience required; advanced degree in HR management or business administration preferred.
10+ years of progressive HR experience in leadership positions; with demonstrated leadership responsibility across multiple locations.
Proven experience supporting managers in complex, fast-paced organizations.
Ability to create relationships with client management team and be collaborative.
Ability to communicate and champion HR and company processes utilizing formal presentation skills.
Experience in a union environment a plus.
Ability to research, summarize, form conclusions and articulate recommendations.
Excellent organization, facilitation, and creative problem-solving skills are also required.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable State and Federal employment laws and general business practices.
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Previous experience in television or entertainment industry a plus.
Salary is competitive in the market and based on experience level.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience in leadership positions
- Experience in a union environment
- Advanced degree in HR management or business administration
- Ability to communicate and champion HR processes with presentation skills
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
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