The Director of People will lead and manage all HR functions for both KSWC and Surf Ranch, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance with state and federal regulations. With an initial primary focus on stabilizing processes at Surf Ranch, this role involves strategic planning, policy development, and HR operations management to enhance employee experience and organizational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing, executing and refining all HR procedures and policies.
- Provide guidance and interpretation for business operations.
- Suggest and implement new procedures and policies to continually improve the efficiency of the HR department and the organization as a whole.
- Oversee all people centered Projects and initiatives, including working closely with third-party vendors such as Velocity Global and Perform Yard.
- Regularly meet with department heads and people leaders to address any concerns and proactively manage potential employee relations issues.
- Oversee full-cycle recruitment and recruitment coordination as necessary.
- Work with People Leaders to post open roles and be the final screening interview ensuring candidates are a good culture fit.
- Prepare documentation, schedule, and facilitate a smooth new hire onboarding process.
- Coordinate with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience.
- Handle administrative tasks for onboarding, new hire orientation, and exit interviews.
- Provide an effective and dedicated HR advisory service for all employee inquiries.
- Support HR analytics by creating spreadsheets and writing reports.
- Participate in the development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics and standard reports for ongoing company requirements.
- Ensure legal compliance with HR state and federal regulations and applicable employment laws.
- Update policies and/or procedures as required.
- Manage employee relations matters, including corrective actions and separations.
- Oversee leave processes and address any related issues.
- Work closely with the Payroll & Benefits Manager in overseeing HR information systems (HRIS), payroll, and benefits administration, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Ensure accurate and efficient data processing and record-keeping.
- Evaluate and optimize benefits offerings and rates tailored to employees' needs.
- Assist with the execution of the Annual Review Process using Perform Yard.
- Review and revise performance management systems to ensure alignment with the unique nature of the organization’s operations.
- Enhance the effectiveness and relevance of performance management for all employees.
- Participate in strategic planning for HR functions to align with business goals and improve overall organizational performance.
- Develop and maintain a tailored employee handbook reflecting the specific needs and practices of the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Proven experience in HR management, preferably in a similar industry.
- Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in HRIS and applicant tracking systems preferably ADP & Greenhouse.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities are able to perform the essential functions.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 based on relevant experience
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What We Do
The World Surf League (WSL) is a global sports media & entertainment company and the governing body of and path to professional surfing. The league partners with brands to create and deliver transformational partnerships that deliver next-generation, innovative, purpose-driven engagement platforms that have both regional and global relevance and scale. The league owns and distributes the rights to The Championship Tour, which crowns men’s and women’s elite world champions each year. As a top-tier Olympic qualifier, WSL will send 18 top-ranking men and women to France in 2024, located in Teahupo’o, Tahiti.
A division of The WSL, WSL Studios is a full-service original entertainment production engine, committed to delivering a broad range of high-quality lifestyle storylines to the world. Our content is transformative and celebrates surfing, the ocean, and human potential. Our studio is producing documentaries and series for major media companies like HBO, The Walt Disney Company, and Apple TV. Our latest launch is Make or Break season 2, which is a worldwide hit.
The WSL is distributed on television in 525M+ homes worldwide. The league has been a leader in live streaming in the sports industry on platforms like Facebook, Youtube, and WSL.com/APP. The league and its athletes have a collective social following of over 100M+ and are reaching new audiences via connected devices and are one of the fastest growing sports on Tik-Tok.
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