Director - People Team

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Leaf Group is a diversified Internet company that builds platforms to enable communities of creators to reach dedicated audiences in the ever-growing lifestyle categories.
We are looking for a Director - People Team to help provide exceptional HR assistance to our employees around the globe from our Santa Monica office.
A big vision calls for a big job.  As we grow, our need for a Director - People Team grows with us.
You’ll Report To:
EVP, People
A typical day as a Director - People Team
might include:
Create, promote, and inspire a positive and supportive work environment by always putting people first.
Maintains employer-employee relationships that contribute to productivity, motivation, and morale.  Leads high-level employee relations matters.
Assist in managing  employee benefits programs such as medical, dental, vision plans, and life insurance plans both domestically and internationally.
Taking care of leave of the  absence process (i.e., Maternity/Paternity, Worker’s Compensation, Short Term and Long Term Disability, etc.) and make sure to adhere to applicable state and federal laws.
Provide coaching and counsel to business leadership teams on a broad array of HR and employee relations issues based on an understanding of the business strategy, industry practices and labor market considerations.
Leverage and promote all HR programs, policies, processes and systems organization wide to manage, develop, and retain key talent.
Advise and influence all levels of management on performance management, employee retention and engagement, organizational development & effectiveness, and management effectiveness.
Serve as HR Compliance subject matter expert and provided expertise and guidance to HR team members and the business on internal policy preparation and interpretation, worker’s compensation administration, HR best practices, and applicable labor laws and regulations such as EEO, ADA, ADEA, DLSE, etc. Oversee annual reporting including annual EEO reporting.
Lead the implementation of the HR business plan and company-wide key value initiatives.
Leverage all HR programs, policies, processes and systems across the organization.
International HR business partner focused on UK, Australia, and Argentina based operations and employees.
Oversee the maintenance of HRIS database. Conduct periodic audits to ensure integrity of data.
You’ll be successful if you are someone who puts people first and are proactive in taking care of employees in all aspects. You must be customer service-oriented, collaborative, and able to communicate effectively across the company.
What You Have:
7 years of progressively complex HR business partner/generalist experience, including Employee Relations and Performance Management
Experience at a public company; in high – technology, media, or start – up culture is highly preferred.
Experience designing and implementing a wide variety of large and small HR programs and initiatives.
Experience and an ability to consistently consider the compliance and legal related aspects of managing HR in the workplace.   
Knowledge of California wage and hour laws, FMLA, EEO, ADEA, FEHA and OSHA (CalOSHA) and other applicable regulations.
Personality profile to fit into a high-growth, entrepreneurial culture that requires teamwork and significant interaction with employees at all levels.
Demonstrated employee relations skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Not afraid to wear multiple hats - no job being too small or too large.
We're casual and informal but we work hard and work responsibly. A pleasant and supportive demeanor goes a long way.
Who We Are:
We create experiences that celebrate the best of art, design, and technology. We want smart, curious people committed to putting people first, having fun while they work, a commitment to high quality service to make things better and a desire for constant growth. We work in a fun, hard-working collaborative environment that is diverse, adventurous, and open-minded. Check us out here: ****What We Have:
Winner of the 2017 Best Company for Diversity award Comparably
Winner of the 2017 Best Company Los Angeles award Comparably
Cool office environment and culture (i.e., Thirsty Thursdays, Free Lunch Fridays, and all of the other fun activities we gather for)
Discounted gym memberships
Paid-to-play vacation rewards
Discretionary unlimited vacation time
Employee discounts for Saatchi Art, Society6, and Deny Designs
401K
Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Agency Disclosure:
If the Leaf Group Talent Acquisition department, or any current company employee, receives an unsolicited resume from a third party recruiting agency and Leaf Group does not have a signed Agency Agreement active, Leaf Group will not be deemed liable to pay a placement fee. The unsolicited resume will be considered a gift and can be considered for our recruitment efforts.

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