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Director, Human Resources 

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
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Job Summary

This position will manage and provide strategic oversight for all Human Resource programs and policies for the Club, including recruitment, employee training, compensation and benefits, payroll, professional development, performance management and employee relations.
This person will work with Senior Leadership to develop organizational HR strategy and ensure that those strategies are in line with and support the overall goals and values of the Club.  The Director of Human Resources will also serve as a partner to all Senior Management and employees regarding all HR related matters, including Club specific policies and procedures and federal, state and local labor and employment law related questions.  The Director of HR will also provide leadership to a team of HR professionals and will define the goals, objectives and priorities for that team.  The position also serves as a liaison with Major League Baseball as necessary to implement and manage league-wide policies and procedures. 
The structure and organization of a Professional Baseball Club is different than nearly any other business, and a thorough understanding of the various layers of the Club’s business is essential to providing top-notch leadership and service to the Club’s employees.  Strong Communication skills, the ability to think critically, and a track record of working successfully with multiple departments and business units are critical to success in this role.
Responsibilities

Primary:

  • With senior leadership, develop and implement all HR policies, strategies, goals and objectives.
  • Oversee and manage all HR personnel and activities.
  • Provide guidance and support to Senior Management on all employee relations and performance issues and questions regarding Club policies and procedures.
  • With senior leadership, create, supervise, and implement training and development curriculum for the entire organization, including Florida Operations and Dominican Academy.
  • Develop and implement employee benefits programs (including health insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, LTD, Pension, 401K and other various benefits) and oversee management of those programs.
  • Oversee Workers Compensation, unemployment compensation and other employment- related programs.
  • Oversee organizational recruiting strategies, talent acquisition procedures, and onboarding process.
  • With senior leadership, develop and manage organizational hiring and retention policies and programs that create and foster a diverse and talented workforce.
  • With senior leadership, develop and manage organizational succession planning.
  • Oversee development of and revisions to all job descriptions including exempt/nonexempt status.
  • Ensure consistent application and execution of Club policies in hiring, termination and discipline of all employees.
  • Manage and enforce employment policies and, with the General Counsel, investigate potential violations of such policies.
  • With senior leadership, develop organizational compensation structure and review for consistency; develop and recommend bonus structures as required.
  • Maintain knowledge and understanding of all applicable regulations, legal trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws regarding human resources and Major League Baseball.
  • Oversee all leave processes in compliance with FMLA; manage benefits eligibility under Affordable Care Act.
  • Liaison with both Major League Baseball and the Nutting Company on human resource and employment matters.
  • Assist in the development and management of an employee communication system for timely and effective distribution of information to employees.
  • Accountable for setting standards for successful HR service delivery.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Secondary:

  • Collaborate and communicate with all areas of the Pirates front office.
  • Oversee internship programs.
  • Manage and coordinate Social Team functions.

 

 
Position Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR Management.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in training, benefits and employee relations or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access).
  • Professional Certification (PHR or SPHR) highly desired.
  • Master’s Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
  • Knowledge/Experience working with HRIS Software Packages preferred.
     
 
Location Pittsburgh, PA  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift Days  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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