Contract Management Director - Boston, MA, United States - At Orchestra Group

Description

Orchestra
Director, Human Resources
Full-time
Orchestra is the first communications company built for the new media landscape.

Since early 2022, it has grown into a network of eight strategic communications and marketing agencies including BerlinRosen , Derris , Glen Echo Group , Inkhouse , M18 , Message Lab , Onward and Brightmode , with more than 600 storytellers and strategists from 12 cities across North America and Europe.

The network of leading agency partners with companies, organizations and business leaders across high-growth industries including consumer, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, real estate and technology.

From leading technological innovators, to institutions that help our cities thrive, to nonprofits and candidates at the forefront of the most pressing causes of our time; we take a message-first, results-focused approach to communications challenges, delivering high impact media, digital strategy and advertising to our clients.

People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THIS ROLE We seek an experienced Director, Human Resources with outstanding people skills reporting directly to the Head of Human Resources to ensure our HR programs and initiatives are effective, efficient, and aligned with overall business objectives.

The role will be primarily responsible for supporting both the strategy and vision and managing the day-to-day tactical operations in our newly consolidated, small and hands-on HR group.

You must be excited by helping to build, scale, improve, and innovate a newly consolidated HR team. This role supports a growing network of 8 entities.

Additionally, the HR Director will oversee all aspects of payroll operations, systems, and reporting to optimize human resources processes and decision-making and ensure compliance with regulations.

Partner with the Head of Human Resources to implement HR strategies by supporting employment stages, processing, and compensation.
Support organizational strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues.
Support employee relations issues within the network.

Support and guide management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions, along with a deep understanding of company policies.

Collaborate with HR business partners and stakeholders to identify process improvement and optimization opportunities.


Payroll Administration:
Manage payroll operations, both hands-on as well as overseeing payroll processes, processing and reporting.
Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to ensure compliance and accuracy with legal and regulatory requirements.
Administer employee benefits platforms.
Assist with annual benefit-related audits and HRIS system testing as needed.
At least 10 years of payroll experience
At least 10 years of employee relations and generalist experience
Proven experience overseeing payroll processes, including knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices
Experience with HRIS systems ie., Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques
Expert multitasking skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail
Comfortable building and scaling in a fast-growing organization