The Director, HR Business Partner is a key member of the talent team who champions meaningful employee experiences while ensuring core business and organizational objectives are met. This individual develops and implements a proactive and forward-thinking talent strategy with leaders that is consultative and influential to the organization’s success. The Director builds strong relationships with employees at all levels and anticipates talent-needs, maintains an effective level of business knowledge and partners closely with HR centers of excellence, Finance, Legal, and the HR Business Partner team
You Will:
Drive a progressive talent strategy aligned with business objectives and company ethos
Lead talent management practices, including performance management, internal mobility, career development, and employee relations
Design and execute strategies with HRBP leadership to continually develop, engage, and retain employees
Build and implement equitable talent practices that promote a culture of belonging
Provide business leaders with strategic guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning to prioritize employee growth and optimize organizational effectiveness
Build and maintain strong relationships with employees, managers, and senior leaders
Coach and influence leaders on a variety of topics including talent development, retention strategy, performance management, and employee relations
Implement annual company performance feedback process to empower employee growth and fulfillment and foster a culture of two-way feedback
Act as strategic partner to Finance and business leaders throughout the annual compensation cycle, ensuring competitive and equitable distribution of rewards
Provide employees with day-to-day coaching and counsel
Partner closely with HR centers of excellence, including DEI, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Benefits & Wellness, and Learning & Development, to ensure a holistic and connected talent agenda
Analyze data and insights to identify trends and inform talent strategy
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations and partnering with Legal counsel as appropriate
Coach, guide and delegate to Manager resource as needed
Identify training needs for business units in partnership with Learning & Development
You Are:
A relationship builder with excellent communication skills, enabling you to develop trusting relationships across all levels of the organization
Able to thrive in an agile and fast-paced environment, effectively managing changing needs for team and department
A thought leader with a collaborative spirit. You demonstrate active listening and the ability to influence decision makers across all levels.
An active leader in business meetings and conversations; eager to ask questions and provide thoughtful insight
A critical thinker with strong business acumen and an understanding of the interdependent relationship between talent and business objectives
An independent problem solver who views challenges as opportunities to transform and innovate
An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Adept at managing conflict with composure. You possess strong decision-making capabilities, knowing when to escalate, manage up, and collaborate for support.
Able to navigate complex employee relations issues and investigations with objectivity
A career coach to employees at all levels. You are passionate about fostering a culture of two-way feedback.
Education and Experience
Minimum of 5 years in HR Business Partner role autonomously
Working knowledge of multiple Human Resource disciplines including compensation practices, employee relations, DEI, federal and state respective employment laws
Experience managing change in a fast-paced organization
Relevant industry experience desired.
Salary Range: $2,596.15 to $3,173.08 a week. A successful applicant’s actual weekly or hourly rate may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Base Pay
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Horizon Media is a leader in driving business-based outcomes for marketers. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York, and has offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. With estimated billings of $8.7 billion and over 2,300 employees, Horizon is the third largest U.S. media agency according to COMvergence data.
Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been named Media Agency of the Year by MediaPost, Adweek and AdAge and is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its culture, Horizon is also consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, Forbes, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal; including “Best Workplaces for Diversity,” “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best Workplaces for Millennials” honors.
Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media, has earned almost every industry accolade and, in 2019, garnered the marketing’s highest honor when he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hall of Fame.
TOGETHER WE'RE BUILDING A PLACE OF BELONGING
At Horizon, diversity, equity and inclusion are pillars of our culture. Numerous studies show that a more diverse workplace benefits everyone in so many ways; employees, organizations and their clients. When people feel that they belong and are included, they become committed and feel empowered to be more innovative. And that is the workforce we strive to have.
We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We want you to feel welcomed, safe and know that you’re a vital member of our community.
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