Job Description
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
The Director of Employee Relations will engage with employees and leaders cross-functionally in multiple locations. The individual will be a strategic advisor and business partner. This role will lead, execute, and enhance existing employment practices and workplace policies, maintaining compliance and improving employee relations.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Demonstrated experience leading a wide variety of employee investigations and significant employee relations expertise.
• Minimum of 7 years of People (HR) experience with at least 5 to 7 years specifically within Employee Relations. Experience in a unionized environment a plus.
• Advanced understanding of employment and HR related laws and regulations.
• Builds strong partnerships and demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively, lead and influence at all levels within the organization, and can make decisions while keeping all partners and leaders informed.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to reason and compromise.
• Excellent strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with compassion while exhibiting exceptional professionalism and tact.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Uphold the company’s policies, principles, protocols, and guidance.
Interested applicants who meet the qualifications for this position may apply at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title or click on "apply now", upload your cover letter, resume, and references.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.)
Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company.
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
The Director of Employee Relations will engage with employees and leaders cross-functionally in multiple locations. The individual will be a strategic advisor and business partner. This role will lead, execute, and enhance existing employment practices and workplace policies, maintaining compliance and improving employee relations.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Demonstrated experience leading a wide variety of employee investigations and significant employee relations expertise.
• Minimum of 7 years of People (HR) experience with at least 5 to 7 years specifically within Employee Relations. Experience in a unionized environment a plus.
• Advanced understanding of employment and HR related laws and regulations.
• Builds strong partnerships and demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively, lead and influence at all levels within the organization, and can make decisions while keeping all partners and leaders informed.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to reason and compromise.
• Excellent strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with compassion while exhibiting exceptional professionalism and tact.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Uphold the company’s policies, principles, protocols, and guidance.
Interested applicants who meet the qualifications for this position may apply at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title or click on "apply now", upload your cover letter, resume, and references.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.)
Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company.
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The CORPORATE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIRECTOR - GRAY CORPORATE (Atlanta) - Gray Media, Inc. position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Atlanta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
