HR Generalist

OVERVIEW

A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility – and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.

Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success.

The Human Resources Generalist will provide quality human resources support to NPR’s Newsroom and Programming workforce. This role will provide counsel and guidance on all HR matters, aligning our HR strategies with NPR’s business strategy and key strategic priorities by delivering and promoting best practices, effective tools and processes, change management, and employee engagement and talent management initiatives within assigned departments. This position is located at NPR headquarters in Washington D.C.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as an HR advisor, coach and partner to News and Programming leadership, managers and assigned client groups.
• Provide performance management guidance to News and Programming managers including guidance on delivering effective feedback that results in increased performance and team engagement.
• Develop strong working relationships and partner with HR specialists to provide seamless HR support and guidance to the News and Programming Divisions including: Employee & Labor Relations and Investigations, Talent Management, HRIS & Compensation, Career Development & Learning, and Benefits.
• Closely coordinate with the Talent Acquisition team, HRIS & Compensation, and managers to create a diverse pipeline of talent for the News and Programming Divisions and advise on competitive and equitable offers.
• Maintain an inclusive work environment through effective employee relations practices.
• Provide News and Programming employees with guidance and interpretation of NPR’s HR policies and collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
• Lead and/or contribute to organization-wide Human Resources projects and initiatives.
• Partner with NPR Legal and Labor Relations to effectively support News and Programming employees.
• Review and triage employee concerns and advise on next steps.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Minimum of 6 years of Human Resources experience
• Broad business and financial understanding and ability to apply to human capital implications
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, manage multiple clients, and provide strong consultative skills
• Adept at communicating effectively across all levels of internal and external stakeholders while inspiring confidence
• Proven success communicating key HR initiatives via the most appropriate mix of media channels
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply applicable federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, guidelines, and regulations.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• HR Generalist experience
• Labor relations experience
• Previous experience in the media industry
• PHR or SHRM-CP (or higher)

Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you. All applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered.

NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive place to work that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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