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The Human Resources Director provides overall strategic and operational human resources leadership for multiple Nexstar work locations. The HR Director will drive key initiatives across performance management, organizational development, employee and labor relations, succession planning, and policy design and interpretation. This is a highly visible role for a dynamic HR leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving environment and is skilled at leading through change. The HR Director will support an employee population of approximately 1,800 union/non-union employees.

This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to join a diverse and talented team, and to partner with the business units of Nexstar, a leader in the media industry. As the HR leader, the Director will function at the highest level of responsibility and will use HR expertise to coordinate with the business and develop an approach that supports the Nexstar business strategy.

This role can be based in Irving or any Nexstar market that operates a full-time newsroom producing local news coverage throughout the day (morning, midday, evening, and late broadcasts).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership across assigned Nexstar work locations, aligning people strategies with business objectives.
• Drive strategic HR-related planning, coaching, employee development, compliance, and performance management for represented and non-represented workforce.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders and management teams.
• Interpret, implement, and ensure consistent application of HR policies, practices and procedures for managers, teams, and individual employees to further the mission, values, and strategic vision of the company.
• Partner with Labor & Employment Counsel to resolve employee relations matters and labor relations issues, including investigations, corrective actions, and grievance resolutions.
• Identify training needs and assist with the development and delivery of training plans for leaders and employees.
• Manage HR workflows, regional HR operations, and cross-functional strategic projects.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent amount of experience required; advanced degree in HR management or business administration preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience in leadership positions; with demonstrated leadership responsibility across multiple locations.
• Proven experience supporting managers in complex, fast-paced organizations.
• Ability to create relationships with client management team and be collaborative.
• Ability to communicate and champion HR and company processes utilizing formal presentation skills.
• Experience in a union environment a plus.
• Ability to research, summarize, form conclusions and articulate recommendations.
• Excellent organization, facilitation, and creative problem-solving skills are also required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable State and Federal employment laws and general business practices.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Previous experience in television or entertainment industry a plus.

Compensation: $120k-$140k annualized, commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level.

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid parental leave, life insurance and more.

Salary is competitive in the market and based on experience level.

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