Human Resources Manager - Fast Growing New Media Company!

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Spot Runner, the first internet-based advertising agency and one of the hottest privately held new-media companies, is transforming the advertising landscape.  Spot Runner has been described by CNBC as the Google for TV advertising!  It has revolutionized the space and will continue to push innovation in all forms of media.

 

Spot Runner co-founders, Nick Grouf and David Waxman, first joined forces in 1995 to create Firefly Network, Inc., which was acquired by Microsoft in 1998. Its core product, the Firefly Passport, became the foundation for Microsoft's Passport and .NET initiatives. Next, they launched PeoplePC, Inc., which went public in 2000 and was acquired by EarthLink, Inc. in 2002. With several successful startups to their credit, Grouf and Waxman have now turned their considerable creative energy towards revolutionizing the advertising industry with the launch of Spot Runner.

 

The impressive roster of companies and individuals that make up our list of investors is a testament to the strength of the Spot Runner mission and a validation of our revolutionary advertising platform's potential to shape the future of the industry.

 

Two firms instrumental in our inception were: Battery Ventures and Index Ventures. Joining these two companies are two of the world's largest advertising and marketing services companies, WPP and Interpublic Group, along with one the country's largest mass media companies, CBS Corporation. Together, these powerhouse names are backing Spot Runner's mission and vision as a company.

 

In addition, investors like Allen & Company, Tudor Investments, media executive Lachlan Murdoch, and financier Vivi Nevo have found Spot Runner a smart choice as an investment for the future of advertising and web technology.

 

Human Resources Manager:

 

Overview: 

Under direction of the Vice President of Human Resources, this position provides HR leadership to the employees and mid level to senior level managers of the organization.  The HR Manager’s focus is in the areas of Employee and Organizational Development, compliance, and culture and morale.

 

Responsibilities:

 

· Provide general HR support to organization leadership through coaching and counseling on issues of individual and organizational concern and development.

· Coach employees toward effective working relationships and to maximize performance outcomes.

· Implement, apply and interpret company employment policies.

· Ensure all legal compliance requirements are met.

· Conduct needs assessments and implement training and development programs including outside classes and seminars, in-house classroom training, mentoring programs, and peer training as appropriate.

· Evaluate and enhance orientation and the on-boarding process; monitor regularly and adapt as needed.

· Guide the organization to fully embrace and utilize the organization’s Performance Leadership process.

· Maintain grassroots connection to employees and share insights and proactive recommendations with Human Resources team and organizational leadership

· Provide Employee Relations plan to monitor and improve the culture and spirit of the organization.  This includes the implementation of employee survey mechanism, conducting focus groups, working with cross functional teams to recommend and enhance the overall well being of the organization.

· Provide data to and analyze data from the HR dashboard and provide recommendations for initiatives aimed at overall organizational improvement.

· Manage Workers Comp, and leave administration.

· Provide input and guidance on enhancing HR Operational functions including benefits, filing systems, technology solutions etc.

· Answer employee questions related to benefits, payroll, policies and procedures.

· Facilitate exit process for employees who are leaving the company

 

Requirements: · 2 - 5 years experience in HR as a generalist preferred.

· 2 - 4 years in a management or supervisory role preferred.

· BS/BA in Sociology, Psychology, HR/OD, other relevant field preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to work well in a creative, fast paced organization.

· Start up or turn around experience a plus, experience in a larger company with excellent systems and process is preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to use good judgment when making business decisions and performing tasks

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Attention to detail; demonstrates a high degree of accuracy

· Excellent organization and time management; ability to prioritize workload and multi-task

 

Spot Runner is based in Los Angeles, CA and offers a competitive compensation package including stock options, 401K, vacation/sick days and a complete benefits plan.

 

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