Hearst Media Services Looking for Sr. Human Resources Generalist at Big Rapids, MI Full Time

Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information, and services company with more than 360 businesses. Across every division, Hearst employees are connected by shared values of innovation, storytelling, creativity, vision, social good and partnership. We invite you to discover more about our culture, company, and community.

Hearst major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 31 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, Calif., which reach a combined 19 percent of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Albany Times Union, more than 300 magazines around the world including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men’s Health and Car and Driver; digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks.

Are you an up-and-coming HR professional who has a solid foundation in HR, a diverse range of interests, and a desire to be exposed to the full scope of HR functions (i.e., Employee Relations, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientation, Leave Management) in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you ready and willing to roll up your sleeves and help make a big impact while gaining valuable HR experience?

We are seeking a candidate that is customer-focused, self-motivated and possesses an innate ability to establish strong working relationships at all levels within the organization. The successful candidate must have a high level of learning agility (quickly learn, apply, then master), strong project management, superb excel and data management skillsets, customer service driven, problem-solving, and a positive attitude. This position can be located in either our Big Rapids or Midland, Michigan offices.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Partner with the Publisher and leadership team across the Hearst Midwest Media Group with offices in Illinois and Michigan. You will be the on-the-ground HR generalist reporting to the HR Director located in Houston, Texas.
• Support hiring managers in recruitment efforts including posting jobs and creating offer letters
• Manage the HR Onboarding process for all new hires, conduct New Hire Orientation, coordinate payroll paperwork, and ensure compliance with employment eligibility verifications
• Oversee and manage employee termination process, including conducting exit interviews
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, assist the HR Director in conducting investigations, and maintain associated documentation
• Maintain department and employee files, job descriptions, to ensure accuracy and up to date, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies
• Manage company-specific HR data and workforce planning reports with HR Director (i.e., headcount, terminations, turnover, new hires/requisitions, retention, ad hoc reports, HRIS audit reports, etc.)
• Participate in corporate HR project teams/programs and other cross-functional initiatives
• Support HR Director on administration of employee engagement surveys and action planning
• Assist HR and department leaders in various objectives to drive an inclusive and diverse culture
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree and/or PHR/SPHR/SHRM Certification a plus
• Minimum 3+ years experience in any of the following: employee relations/investigations, performance management, leave management, onboarding/offboarding process, policies and procedures, and legal compliance
• Experience with HR technology, including HRIS such as Oracle HCM a plus
• Highly technical aptitude in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel
• Ability to make independent decisions and recommendations to effectively resolve issues that are consistent with employment law and regulations as well as company standards and policies.
• Ability to perform confidential research related to HR issues, compile and evaluate data for recommendations
• Exceptional oral and written skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong adherence to meeting deadlines
• Ability to objectively analyze current practices, identify process improvement opportunities and successfully influence and implement appropriate changes
• Customer service and team-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast pace and ambiguous environment

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.