Director/ Sr Director, Human Resources

Sesame Workshop is looking to hire a Director/Senior Director, Human Resources reporting to the Chief People Officer. The Director’s responsibilities will span across Human Resources. The ideal candidate will have a non-profit, social impact or media organization.

Please Note: This position is a temporary position NYC hybrid position (2 days/week). The stated salary range in this posting is average and may not reflect individual circumstances. We will review specific hourly rate information during the interview process.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Human Resources and Sesame Workshop leaders on all aspects of the employee lifecycle
• Ensure the timely and thoughtful rollout of employee programs and communications appropriate for the region
• Support the performance management process including employee training, support, and adoption of performance review software
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and automation across regions
• Support leaders in designing org structures and working models aligned to our goals
• Build close relationships with HR team to ensure the effective delivery of HR programs and process
• Coach managers to deliver helpful feedback, addressing all aspects of performance
• Support effectiveness in managing teams collaborating asynchronously and in a hybrid environment
• Amplify our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming and strategy, infusing our values into our culture and people practices and processes

Requirements:

• B.A., B.S., degree preferred or relevant work experience
• At least 8 years of human resources, including ownership on client groups
• Experience overseeing performance management process, including employee training, communications and counseling managers and employees
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Experience developing and delivering employee presentations
• Familiar with and enthusiastic about implementing HR best practices
• Accessible and effective in dealing with people at all levels in the organization
• Enjoys working collaboratively on a team
• Exercise excellent judgment in balancing and delivering HR solutions to key stakeholders
• Experience with ADP and Org Plus is helpful
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and technology acumen

About us

Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit media and educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969. Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. We’re active in more than 150 countries, serving vulnerable children through a wide range of media, formal education, and philanthropically funded social impact programs, each grounded in rigorous research and tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.sesameworkshop.org.

Sesame Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer