CORPORATE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIRECTOR - GRAY CORPORATE (Atlanta) - Gray Television, Inc.

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. 

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. 

Job Summary/Description:  

The Director of Employee Relations will engage with employees and leaders cross-functionally in multiple locations. The individual will be a strategic advisor and business partner. This role will lead, execute and enhance existing employment practices and workplace policies maintaining compliance and improving EMPLOYEE RELATIONS.

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• Demonstrated experience leading a wide variety of employee investigations and significant EMPLOYEE RELATIONS expertise.
• Minimum of 7 years of People (HR) experience with at least 5 to 7 years specifically within Employee Relations, including experience working in a union environment.
• Advanced understanding of employment and HR related laws and regulations.
• Builds strong partnerships and demonstrates ability to work collaboratively, lead and influence at all levels within the organization, and can make decisions while keeping all partners and leaders informed.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to reason and compromise.
• Excellent strategic decision making, problem solving, critical thinking.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with compassion while exhibiting exceptional professionalism and tact.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Uphold the company’s global policies, principles, protocols, and guidance.

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title or click on "apply now", upload your cover letter, resume, and references.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.)

Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company.

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.