Summary:
The Human Resources Manager will partner closely with management and senior leadership to support and align the business operations and the HR practices for a business unit(s) within a geographic region. The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for employee relations, maintaining an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring compliance of any and all applicable employment laws within their assigned market(s).
What you will do:

• Support leadership with human resource planning and decision making related to people and the business
• Provide feedback and counsel to managers and supervisors on employee concerns, performance improvement plans and discipline
• Conduct end to end internal investigations; prepare thorough summation of findings and recommendations on outcomes
• Work with internal HR partners including Benefits, Payroll, and HRIS
• Support and develop various HR initiatives
• Advise and train managers and supervisors in strategies for supporting and managing people
• Collaborate with leadership on matters of policy and practice
• Collaborate with legal counsel as appropriate
• Work directly with employees at all levels
• Operate with the utmost strict confidentiality

What you will bring:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable employment law, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
• Thorough understanding of dispute resolution
• Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations
• Ability to work on multiple concerns simultaneously, excellent time management skills
• Knowledgeable in Excel and other MS Office software, and Google Suite intermediate knowledge
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• 2-3 years of HR Generalist experience
• Experience in Publication and/or Media preferred
• PHR/SHRM-CP

This role is fully remote but candidates must reside in the state of Colorado
Who we are:
At MediaNews Group, our employees are our greatest asset. MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide including subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions. Readers turn to us for all the news and information that matters to them nationwide. Adtaxi is an exclusive program with the ability to reach 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population that was established in 2010. Learn more at www.medianewsgroup.com.
The annual salary range is $85,000 - $95,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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