Senior Manager, Human Resources

 

BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), is the leading provider of media and entertainment for African Americans and consumers of Black culture globally.  The primary BET cable network reaches more than 87 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.  BET Digital Networks – BET J, BET Gospel, and BET Hip-Hop – are brands that combine to serve a broader and more diverse audience than the core network.  BET.com is the #1 Internet destination for the target audiences.  BET Mobile delivers music, gaming, and video content to the target audiences on wireless devices across virtually all service providers.  BET Event Productions is a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe. BET International delivers BET content to the consumers of Black culture around the world.

 

BET Networks inspires its audiences to make a difference in their lives and communities with a broad and impactful pro-social agenda. BET Networks’ pro-social initiatives help raise awareness about AIDS and obesity and shed light on the legendary contributions African Americans have made to this world. Programs include Touch BET, Rap-It-Up, Speak Now, the BET Foundation and A Healthy BET.

 

Position Summary:

 

The Senior Manager, Human Resources, will act as the primary HR partner for the Los Angeles based office of BET Networks. This professional will provide human resource management expertise and consultation to both executives and employees for the Los Angeles based BET Networks office. S/he will oversee a diverse workforce of executives, regular full-time employees, project-based employees, freelancers, and contractors. The Senior Manager will provide counsel and guidance to employees and managers on employee relations, performance management, employee benefits, salary administration, HRIS, diversity, labor relations, affirmative action and policies and practices interpretation to include the following:

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Build and foster strong relationships with the business, working collaboratively with other parts of HR and the business across multiple locations.

• Coordinate human resources procedures to initiate and otherwise process various other employee benefits such as, but not limited to: 401(k), medical and life insurance.

• Provide mandatory training, government-mandated training, management and general employee training.

• Conduct formal investigations on matters involving employees’ claim of wrongful termination, ethics, harassment, discrimination, etc.
• Prepare documentation and reports on investigative activities and actions taken.
• Work with department head and the Legal Department to research and interpret employment laws, (FLSA, EEOC, etc) for application to specific employment relations situations.

• Assist in conducting internal investigations and recommend appropriate action to correct any employment relations issues.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge base of industry trends, practices, and mandatory federal requirements.

 

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

 

• Eight years of progressive HR Generalist experience, with competency in employee relations, compensation administration, and policy and procedure interpretation, including a strong knowledge of employment laws. Employee relations experience supporting a creative client population is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Sound judgment, business acumen, influencing skills, and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address sensitive HR issues.
• Must be effective at working with and influencing management and have proven ability to maintain strong client relationships and function as a business partner with all levels of clients.

• Conflict resolution skills and abilities are a must.
• Must have knowledge in employment law, including but not limited to FLSA, FMLA, ADEA, Title VII, OSHA, ERISA and ADA.
• Possess analytical skills necessary to identify issues and recommend appropriate action.
• Coaching and effective problem solving skills are required.
• Experience with applicant management and HRIS applications preferred.
• Previous labor relations experience desirable.

• Operate with a bias toward action and a sense of urgency.
• Possess organizational and facilitation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel




Education:
• BS/BA in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related field or equivalent relevant experience required.

 

NO RELOCATION!