Human Resource Director
News-Press & Gazette Company - Saint Joseph, MO 64501
Headquartered in St. Joseph, the company has been family owned and operated since the 1950s.
Still going strong in the newspaper business, the NPG family has grown to include cable, internet, broadcast and commercial printing operations, spanning several states. This diversification provides a solid foundation for growth. Yet, the company takes greatest pride in the quality of its 1200 employees – those who have contributed to its past successes, and those joining the staff now who will make important contributions in the future.
HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR
Position Description:
The Human Resources Director guides and manages the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the entire company. The major areas directed are:
The Human Resources Director originates and leads Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.
The Human Resources Director coordinates implementation of services, policies, and programs through Human Resources staff; reports to the CEO and serves on the executive management team; and assists and advises company managers about Human Resources issues.
Human Resources Director Requirements
- Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, and training and development.
- Above average oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Human Resources staff members.
- Demonstrated ability to serve as a successful participant on the executive management team that provides company leadership and direction.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with the company Board of Directors.
- Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping.
- General knowledge of various employment laws and practices.
- Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other Human Resources programs.
- Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development.
- Ten plus years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
- Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, training, and preventive labor relations, preferred.
- Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations and ongoing community involvement, preferred.
- Possess ongoing affiliations with leaders in successful companies and organizations that practice effective Human Resources Management.
Please reply to Cyndie Jones, Executive Assistant, St. Joseph Cablevision, P.O. Box 8069, St. Joseph, MO 64508 or email to cyndie.jones@npgco.com EOE
Created on Oct 21, 2009
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