Director, Human Resources

FOX News Network, LLC$128K — $165K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of HR experience, preferably in entertainment or fast-paced environments
  • Broad HR expertise across the employee lifecycle
  • Strong business acumen to align people strategies with business priorities
  • Excellent judgment for navigating sensitive employee issues
  • Strong communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Ability to balance strategic insight with hands-on execution
  • Analytical skills to leverage data for decision-making
  • Collaborative relationship builder across HR and organizational functions
  • Strong project management skills to handle multiple priorities
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic HR partner and advisor on workforce planning and organizational structure
  • Proactively identify people opportunities and scalable HR solutions
  • Lead change initiatives and help teams adapt during growth phases
  • Manage talent processes including succession planning and performance management
  • Drive employee engagement and performance initiatives
  • Provide counsel on employee relations in collaboration with legal and HR leadership
  • Collaborate on workforce needs, hiring strategies, and competitive offers
  • Coach managers on team effectiveness and performance practices
  • Leverage workforce data to influence decisions
  • Support HR initiatives that align with overarching people strategies

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Benefits according to applicable plan documents
  • Union benefits per collective bargaining agreement
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

The FOX Entertainment HR team is seeking a dynamic, business-minded Director of Human Resources to join our HR team. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role for an experienced HR leader who can operate with strategic perspective while maintaining a hands-on approach to supporting the business.

Reporting to the EVP, Human Resources of FOX Entertainment, the ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, sound judgment, executive presence, and the ability to build credibility across all levels of the organization. This individual will be comfortable navigating complexity and change, translating business needs into practical HR solutions, and moving seamlessly between strategic priorities and day-to-day execution.

The Director will partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, HR Operations, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations, to deliver an integrated and effective employee experience.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as a strategic HR partner and trusted advisor across the organization, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational structure, talent strategy, and broader people priorities
  • Develop a deep understanding of the business and proactively identify people opportunities, organizational needs, and scalable HR solutions
  • Partner with leaders on organizational design and change initiatives, helping teams navigate periods of growth, transformation, and evolving business priorities
  • Lead talent management and performance processes, including succession planning, talent reviews, development planning, and performance management
  • Drive employee experience and engagement initiatives that strengthen performance, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness
  • Provide thoughtful, solutions-oriented counsel on employee relations matters, partnering with Employment Legal and HR leadership as appropriate
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and Compensation on workforce needs, hiring strategies, organizational planning, and competitive offer development
  • Coach and advise managers on employee development, performance, team effectiveness, and management practices
  • Use workforce data, trends, and insights to identify opportunities, influence decisions, and recommend actions
  • Partner across HR functions to ensure programs and practices are effectively implemented and aligned with business needs
  • Support HR initiatives and special projects that advance FOX's broader people and business strategies
  • Maintain a strong understanding of employment practices, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements


WHAT YOU WILL NEED
  • 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in the entertainment industry, supporting complex, fast-paced, or evolving organizations
  • Broad HR expertise across the employee lifecycle, including talent management, organizational design, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business priorities and translate them into effective people strategies
  • Excellent judgment and demonstrated ability to navigate complex and sensitive employee matters with discretion
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to adapt effectively to executive, management, and employee audiences
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data and insights to inform recommendations and decisions
  • Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across HR functions and with stakeholders throughout the organization
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience within media, entertainment, production, digital, or another rapidly evolving industry


Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $128,000.00-165,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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