Responsibilities:

• Partner with leadership teams on organization and culture change, transformation initiatives, succession planning, etc.
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers and employees on employee advocacy/engagement, employee relations management, performance management, career development, talent assessment, acquisition and retention and workplace investigations as appropriate
• Champion diversity; drive and lead efforts to promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Partner with the stations and TEGNA leadership to develop policies and programs to attract, retain and promote a diverse workforce.
• Work effectively with Human Resources, business colleagues and leadership team regarding recruitment, performance management, restructuring, coaching, training and special projects.
• Work collaboratively with Human Resources colleagues on special projects and initiatives and best practice sharing.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation, legal issues and compensation claims
• React productively to change, effectively work at an operational level with multiple stakeholders, and act quickly and confidently under pressure.
• Understand and adhere to local, state and federal laws regarding employment, wage and hour, OSHA and related laws.
• Identify and analyze employee relations infractions and provide recommendations for resolutions.
• Provide excellent customer service in terms of responsiveness, time management and communication.

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Human Resources or related degree. Master’s degree or HR certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR generalist/HRBP experience is required.
• A working knowledge of employment laws and multi-level recruitment experience.
• Proficient knowledge/ability with all Microsoft Office Applications
• Record of success advising managers on the full range of HR/people issues.
• Strong ER knowledge with a proven track record in navigating and resolving employee performance concerns, cultural misalignments, policy violations, and ethical infractions.
• Demonstrate professional presentation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly establish effective relationships, collaborate, lead and influence.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and deliver results for multiple stakeholders
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
• Moderate travel to support our other smaller market stations in Texas.
• Travel: Occasionally: 10-25%