Human Resources Director
Titles can also include Human Resources Business Partner or Human Resources Manager
Duties
- Involved in the day-to-day activities of recruiting and onboarding of new employees; maintenance of interview schedules and exit interviews; development of recruitment plans and creation of evaluation standards in sync with good HR practices and labor laws.
- Works closely with other department heads to identify employment needs and create job postings.
- Monitors any disputes; suggests changes in procedures and policies as needed and develops employee training.
- Makes certain the station meets all local, state and federal labor laws relating to the creation of a safe, equitable work environment.
- Helps keep employee morale high and creates a positive work environment that contributes to the retention of good talent.
- May be involved with monitoring employee health plans and benefits packages.
Qualifications
- Good verbal and written communications skills are essential.
Experience Level
- Most in this post have bachelor's degrees, ideally in human resources, education, business management or a related field.
- Certification is not required but is considered value-added. Three of the most common certifications are Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Professional of Human Resources (PHR) and Certified Employment Benefits Specialist (CEBS).
Very large station groups might have a regional human resources director (often at a vice president level) who oversees this function at multiple stations, with a less senior HR professional working locally. Smaller stations might just have a human resources manager in the HR function.
