We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

How we LEAD:

Universal Music Group is currently seeking a Bilingual Director of Human Resources to manage the overall HR function for several business units. The Director serves as a strategic business partner to senior management in driving the business as it relates to our people and organizational effectiveness. The HR director is also responsible for managing the day-to-day HR activities including consulting and advising on policy and procedure, staffing, compensation, employee relations, and development, as well as organizational and change management.

How you'll CREATE:

• Build, develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with management and employees across multiple business units to deliver value-added HR services
• Develop a detailed understanding of the client's business –departments, jobs, structure, processes, financials
• Proactively assess client needs for HR services and develops strategies to meet those needs
• Address all employee relations issues and other immediate issues to minimize risk
• Manage a process-driven workload and transactional responsibilities
• Facilitate effective onboarding and exit processes
• Ensure alignment between the individual, business unit and corporate practices and serve as a credible activist, operational executor, business ally
• Promote positive employee relations and communication by counseling employees and proactively facilitating conflict resolution between employees; escalate issues as appropriate
• Coach employees and manager on career development, goal setting, performance improvement, and people management
• Partner with HR team on talent assessment, organizational design and learning, and development initiatives
• Represent Universal Music Group and the HR function in a positive light by gaining and maintaining knowledge of industry trends and general business knowledge/acumen

Bring your VIBE:

• Understanding of, and experience with, core aspects of Human Resource Management (staffing; employee relations; labor relations; performance management; leadership development; training)
• Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items
• Previous talent management and succession planning experience preferred
• Proven ability to influence decision making
• Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise
• Must possess consultative style and approach with proven ability to develop credible relationships
• Comfortable working in ambiguous business situations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Exercise a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy in interactions with all levels of the organization
• Strong experience and demonstrated skills in handling a variety of employee relations matters
• Excellent follow-through skills and the ability to anticipate and address business needs proactively
• Possess a strong work ethic; self-motivated with a desire to take initiative and look for ways to improve processes and create efficiencies
• Excellent time management and organizational skills in managing through multiple priorities with overlapping tasks across multiple businesses
• Highly adaptable to a fluid and ever-changing work environment
• Ability to lead and manage people effectively
• Team-oriented attitude balanced with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Sense of urgency – motivated/energetic/enthusiastic – dedicated and loyal
• Maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to a high standard of professional conduct
• Minimum 7 years of prior Business Partner experience is ideal Experience practicing HR in a creative industry (music, fashion, television, advertising, etc.) is a plus
• HRIS experience, SAP and Workday a plus
• Strong knowledge in employment laws; multi-state experience preferred
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Visio and/or Org Plus experience a plus
• Bilingual in English/Spanish desired
• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a relevant field with HR-related coursework

 Perks Playlist:

• Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – Paid Holidays, "Gift Week", Summer Fridays
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Employee Developmental Support
• Annual Gym Reimbursement Package
• Pet Insurance, plus much more!

 Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.