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Responsibilities:

Partner with business leaders on organization design, including collaboration on staffing needs which can scale and support accelerated growth
Headcount management and compensation planning for new functions, incremental staff or backfills/replacements. This includes making recommendations on level, base, bonus/incentive comp, and reporting structure for all positions submitted for approval/to recruiting.
Work with recruiting team and business leaders to ensure all open positions are filled as quickly as possible - which includes making appropriate course corrections if there are delays
Talent management: Support the business with performance indicators, succession planning, & career paths/development
Employee relationship management and coaching
M&A integration and assimilation into WebMD systems/policies
Support client groups in all annual corporate initiatives which will be administered centrally: performance reviews, merit, bonus, mid-year check ins, etc.
Share HR data trends, onboarding/offboarding, term data themes with business leaders.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
Partners with HR colleagues to ensure seamless delivery of HR strategy and programs
Provides guidance and input on organizational changes and workforce planning

Desired:

Experience in technology, healthcare-related and/or digital media industries a plus
Knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation, employee relations, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
Good judgment in maintaining confidentiality of employee and company information as well as understanding appropriate escalation
High attention to detail, excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and HRIS systems
High accountability, proactive approach
Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Requirements:

BA/BS Degree in HR, Business or related major or equivalent work experience
2-4 years’ experience providing direct client support as an HR generalist for an exempt, salaried workforce
Must be located in commutable distance to Newark office, no relocation is provided