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The Regional Human Resources Director is responsible for providing overall strategic and operational human resources leadership for multiple Nexstar work locations. The Director will drive key human resources initiatives in all functional areas such as performance management, organizational development, employee relations, succession planning and policy design/interpretation. The Director will support an employee population of approximately 1,800 union/non-union employees.

This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to join a diverse and talented team, and to partner with the business units of Nexstar, a leader in the broadcasting industry. We’re looking for a dynamic human resource professional skilled at providing support in a fast-paced environment. As the HR leader, the Director will function at the highest level of responsibility and will use their expertise to coordinate with local stations to develop an agenda that supports the Nexstar business strategy.

This position will be based in Dallas, New York City, or Chicago. The Director will serve in a hybrid role within office work expected.

Responsibilities

+ Drive strategic HR-related planning, organizational design, integration, manager coaching, employee development, compliance and performance management for represented and non-represented workforce

+ Interpret and implement HR policies, practices and procedures for managers, teams and individual employees to further the mission, values and strategic vision of the company

+ Partner with Labor & Employment Counsel to resolve employee relations matters and labor relations issues and provide coaching to department leaders in such cases

+ Work with leaders and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment, which encourages the full inclusion of diverse talents and abilities.

+ Inspire and foster the professional growth and development of all employees within the organization

+ Manage human resources workflows and strategic business projects

+ Identify training needs and design training plans for the business

Job Knowledge & Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent amount of experience required; advanced degree in HR management or business administration preferred.

+ 10+ years of progressive HR experience in leadership positions

+ Ability to create relationships with client management team and be collaborative

+ Ability to communicate and champion HR and company processes utilizing formal presentation skills

+ Experience in a union environment

+ Experience with New York employment law strongly preferred

+ Ability to research, summarize, form conclusions and articulate recommendations

+ Excellent organization, facilitation and creative problem-solving skills are also required

+ Demonstrated knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws and general business practices

+ Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

+ Previous experience in television or entertainment industry a plus

Salary is competitive in the market and based on experience level. The range is $110,000 to $140,000.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.