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About Hubble Homes:

Founded in 1997, Hubble Homes has been proudly building homes of exceptional quality, craftsmanship and value for over 25 years.

From its first humble beginnings, Hubble Homes has constructed and delivered over 7,000 value-rich homes throughout the Treasure Valley. Our success is owed first to the founding belief that families and individuals should be able to easily find a new home of exceptional beauty and quality at a price that they can afford.

No one else does this better than Hubble Homes. We deliver on this commitment thanks to decades of experience in multiple disciplines that include careful planning and research, smart engineering, resourcefulness, superior design and architecture, strategic partnerships, and superior homebuilding knowledge. By streamlining the homebuilding process, we eliminate inefficiencies and pass the savings to our customers and create true value without cutting corners.

We are always working to help make the neighborhoods, communities and surrounding areas we serve and call home, places of compassion and prosperity. Since its inception in 1997, Hubble Homes has contributed over $3 million in donations to local charities and non-profits through our Heart of Hubble program.

Hubble Homes is now a part of the Woodside Homes family.

Since 1977, the Woodside Homes name has been synonymous with integrity, excellence, design innovation and a great customer experience. That enduring reputation continues to attract generations of discerning homebuyers throughout Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

For more than 40 years, Woodside Homes has designed, constructed and sold more than 45,000 homes, earning the trust and confidence of families who seek the very most from their home-buying dollars. That achievement attests to the success of Woodside’s commitment to building homes that are Better by Design…homes that are personalized to meet the needs, desires, and dreams of individual homebuyers. Better by Design means providing great spaces that become filled with life, and each buyer’s style emerges against a backdrop of quality, superb craftsmanship and money-saving energy efficiency. Even more importantly, Better by Design speaks towards Woodside’s commitment to provide a customer-friendly experience that puts our buyers front and center of every decision we make. You’ll receive the guidance, attention, and respect necessary for us to understand your needs, wants and dreams and translate them into a house you’ll love to call home.

Job Overview

The Inspiration Gallery Manager leads the Design team in creating an exceptional customer experience, while promoting the vision, purpose and values of the company. The Inspiration Gallery Manager fosters vendor relationships above industry norms. The Inspiration Gallery Manager effectively balances the administrative, creative, and strategic aspects of the Inspiration Gallery, providing daily leadership, regular training, and long-term implementation of plans and strategies.

Essential Duties

• Recruit, interview, and hire well-qualified, high potential team members to support Inspiration Gallery operations.
• Provide regular training to the Design team in effective management, presentation, and design standards.
• Ensure merchandising of options available are current to buyer tastes, market availability, and trends.
• Work with vendor representatives to ensure products and samples on display are current, and that the internal product inventory matrix is up to date. Work with the Operations team to ensure all products in the Inspiration Gallery are entered correctly into internal systems with regards to pricing and availability.
• Set up product knowledge training for the design team, field team, and sales team to educate them on new products for all product categories and general training.
• Learn and grow all current builder relationships to promote a stronger customer experience.
• Establish, manage, standardize, and review systems and procedures to increase the efficacy of Inspiration Gallery operations.
• Collaborate with other departments for continuous process improvement: paperwork, order processing, estimating, supporting documents, etc…
• Assess and address customer service concerns with homebuyers, trade partners, and/or the operations team as needed to support issue resolution.
• Conduct weekly design team meetings to review schedules, training, product offerings, processes improvements, to address concerns, and to promote sales strategies to improve team efficacy and achievement of goals and objectives.
• Establish sales goals and budgets for designers. Provide motivation and support to ensure team success.
• Hold Design team accountable to operating standards and achieving company goals and objectives.
• Attend pertinent builder and trade meetings when needed either at our Inspiration Gallery or offsite, as required.
• Collaborate with builder trades/OVO (outside vendor options) to ensure the design team is trained and has all tools to merchandise these product categories.
• Learn & teach system analytics. Develop and share effective reporting to analyze the business to promote option sales and to coach Designer performance.
• Attend community kick-off meetings, model frame walks and decorator model walks.
• Support Sales and company directives as requested.
• Complete customer appointments, providing structural and design option selections, material reselects and warranty appointments when needed.
• Attend trade partner events and conventions when requested.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional customer-facing communications to enhance their Inspiration Gallery experience.
• Prepare model and MIRC documents and collateral for ordering all interior finish packets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong ability to effectively lead within a collaborative team setting, inclusive of other’s ideas.
• Detail oriented with good follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Exceptional organizational capability, including the ability to multi-task.
• Action-oriented with the drive to push projects and tasks to successful closure.
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner with customers, subcontractors, and co-workers to enhance the lives of others.
• Expert knowledge of construction processes and Inspiration Gallery operations.
• Knowledge of the home builder environment and communication strategies with trade partners and their teams
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Able to promote positive working relationships with internal staff and vendors.
• Ability to coach and train team members on all Inspiration Gallery job responsibilities.
• Experience managing customer service issues with the customer and/or trade partners.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Education

• Advanced education in Interior Design preferred.
• Management & leadership experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years Design Consultant experience.

Basic Information

• Position is located in Meridian, ID
• Hours are generally 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday.
• Salary is competitive and DOE

We recognize that few applicants may “check all the boxes,” but each person has unique strengths they would bring to the table. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic work culture, so we invite you to apply anyway. You belong here!

Woodside Homes is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. Diversity is critical to the growth of our company with an understanding of the importance of fostering an environment where everyone has a voice. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities during the recruiting process. If you need assistance due to a disability, please get in touch with us.

Hubble Homes, LLC

Fuse Interactive is a creative agency with a hybrid office located in the hub of Irvine, just a few minutes from Irvine Spectrum. Employees work remote but can access our hybrid office as needed. We foster a positive and collaborative work environment and thrive on bringing creative brand ideas to fruition. We are looking for a full-time Art Director to be an integral member of our close-knit creative team. Our work is fast-paced and versatile across the creative platform, so we are looking for someone who is capable of carrying out multiple tasks at a time covering different disciplines.

Responsibilities:

· Collaborate closely with Creative Director to deliver high quality conceptual solutions

· Design Key visual concepts as needed for campaign pitching as well as final key art after shoots

· Work closely with Project Management team to ensure projects stay on track and organized

· Collaborate with rest of creative team to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time

· Oversee and review various creative deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality

· Develop and implement template / style guides to ensure consistency amongst team

· Participate in various design projects from concept to completion

· Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills & Experience:

· 5-7 years design experience with strong conceptual background

· Strong ability to work in Adobe suite

· Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

· Able to follow instruction and carryout project steps accurately

· Eager to learn and keep up-to-date with the latest in design technology

· Ability to work independently and with teams of various sizes

· Able to work well under pressure and deadlines

· Available to work occasional after-hours in order to meet deadlines

· Be open to receiving objective criticism and improve upon it

· Ability to commute to our Irvine, CA office as needed

Fuse Interactive

Job Summary:

As a Creative Director at Catchy, you will serve as the foremost visionary and strategic leader, focused on conceptualizing and executing end-to-end campaigns targeted at gamers who build their computers with state-of-the-art hardware. This role blends deep industry knowledge, a passion for gaming culture, and experience in digital and brick-and-mortar retail to create compelling campaigns that resonate with gamers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, develop, and pitch industry-leading creative ideas that reach key audiences across various touchpoints, with a focus on experience-led storytelling.
• Partner closely with client services, strategy, and production teams to translate client briefs into compelling creative solutions that drive results.
• Ability to provide strategic vision while providing hands-on execution
• Direct lifestyle and product photoshoots, blending digital art and photography to create compelling graphics that resonate with gamers, showcasing gaming as a lifestyle and experience.
• Create and activate brand materials to uphold Catchy high-creative standards.
• Participate in new business activities, including initial discovery, scope, proposal, and pitch development
• Evaluate and monitor the quality of creative deliverables from adherence to strategic vision, brand guidelines, and team productivity.
• Monitor consistency of brand and visual identity alignment of creative deliverables
• Lead and grow a deep network of creative freelancers, forging new collaborations, and leveraging external talents with an eye for high-quality creative deliverables.
• Have a constant pulse on creative and design trends to continually push the boundaries of our creative deliverables.
• Lead and inspire a team of creatives fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment through mentorship, resources, and training.

What You Will Bring:

• Gaming Industry Expertise: You have extensive knowledge of the gaming industry, particularly in the hardware space, understanding gamers’ preferences, trends, and aspirations.
• Extensive Creative Experience: You have 10+ years of experience in a senior creative role within an agency, with a significant focus on creative strategies in the gaming and developer industry.
• Strategic Vision: A visionary thinker with the ability to conceptualize and execute creative strategies that elevate brands and drive business goals.
• Leadership Excellence: Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and grow creative talent, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Communication and Engagement: Outstanding communication skills to articulate a clear vision, engage with technical teams, clients, and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and commitment
• Industry Leadership: A reputation for impeccable taste in design, industry-leading ideas, and a portfolio showcasing a breadth of successful, innovative campaigns and projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in design or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in a senior creative role, art director, or creative director experience at an agency, or consulting firm, preferably within the gaming or tech industry.
• Proven experience leading and growing a talented creative bench delivering impactful work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of successful, innovative campaigns across various channels.
• An extensive network of creative freelancers and creative collaborators.
• Exceptional visual and verbal presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality
• Experience working in the tech sector with B2B experience is preferred. 
• Video production experience is a plus

Catchy

Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies. Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential services, solutions, and award-winning customer support to help our customers – and our people – thrive. When you partner with Quill, as a customer or as an associate, every workday is more rewarding. From paper, ink & toner, to technology and custom print, we deliver the right products at the right value, plus an unmatched assortment of over 900 instant rewards available with every order

What you’ll be doing:

· Oversee and be hands-on in all aspects of our creative strategy, development, and execution.

· Lead internal resources and outside agencies to complete projects as briefed by e-Commerce, Merchandise, Promotion, and Channel teams.

· Partner with marketing leadership peers to understand business needs, prioritize work, and identify new capabilities required of the creative team.

· Work with engineering and e-commerce teams to develop and maintain design consistency across the website.

· Work with sales teams to create and test marketing collateral and landing pages.

· Partner with merchandising to support key product launches, programming, and seasonal initiatives.

· Work closely with digital marketing channel partners to ensure all creative is produced on time, on budget and on brief.

· Manage an in-house creative team that includes project managers, copywriting, web design, graphic design, photography, and video.

· Deliver a consistent and differentiated brand voice, look, and feel that represents the brand and assortment in a way that is captivating and relevant to our customer.

· Develop, manage, and communicate our style guide, brand guide, voice and tone, and design standards with an eye to always evolving it and keeping it fresh.

· Direct the development of copy, brand, photography, video, voice and design standards for internal team and agency partners.

· Develop and present unique, innovative, and strategic concepts and communication solutions for a variety of projects, including for design and copy in marketing, advertisements, web pages, print materials, and other marketing assets.

· Direct photography and video produced internally and in partnership with external production resources.

· Develop and maintain a robust library of digital assets.

· Oversee and manage an efficient design operation and team that works effectively to meet deadlines and deliver projects on time and within budget.

· Analyze and report on effectiveness of the creative team and integrate feedback from internal and external partners about the impact of the team’s output.

· Stay up to date with the latest design trends and technologies and share insights and best practices with the team.

· Hire, manage, and direct full-time employees, freelance resources, and external agencies, as needed.

· Manage an internal agency budget.

What you bring to the table:

· Self-starter with strong organizational skills who can work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

· Solid time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.

· Strong problem solver who knows how to ask the right questions, build hypotheses, and prove or disprove with data insights.

· Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret and leverage data to drive decision making

· Strong written & verbal communication skills

· Ability to manage direct reports, and extended teams of agency resources effectively

· Proven expertise in ideation, execution, and end-to-end facilitation of complex marketing and advertising content and copy across mediums and channels, to include national TV, direct marketing, paid social, lead generation, and print.

· Experience creating and evolving brand guides, style guides, brand voice and tone, and brand architectures.

· A customer driven creative’s vision and a scientist’s curiosity, adapting the work and constantly testing and learning to achieve and improve results.

· A master storyteller, crafting engaging creative that fulfils the needs as outlined in the brief and beyond.

· Experience directing photography and video content for both social/low production and TV/high production outputs.

· Knowledge of social media platforms and trends.

· Knowledge of digital marketing practices, including SEO and A/B testing.

· Experience with print and package design.

· Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, and other design and editing tools.

· Experience using Jira.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

· 10+ years of related experience as a Creative Director, Associate Creative Director, or Art Director in either an agency or in-house creative role

· Digital media focused portfolio with high calibre work for both awareness and performance marketing projects required

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in art, design, media, or similar area of study

We Offer:

· Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

· Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)

· Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits.

Quill

Manager, Marketing Partnerships Creative – Creative Producer, 30897626

THE ROLE

Within Marketing Partnerships, Creative Production brings the creative vision to life by focusing on how the idea will be produced and implemented. This will cover everything from logistics/creative production to mapping resources, to timeline and financial management, to cross-functional coordination and partnership/agency management (and more). In many ways, Creative Production functions as the Executive Producer of the campaign – and this role is essential to managing, communicating and bringing the creative vision to life.

Creative Planning

· Input into partnership development and deal memo/related terms to ensure we can both enforce and fulfill partner commitments.

· Review all creative concepts for feasibility, ensuring that campaign can be made on-time, on-budget and within reasonable risk of our legal/BA parameters.

· Partner closely with the Creative Development team on campaign planning rollout and in selection of creative partners, if applicable. Own development of agency SOW/estimate, if applicable.

· Develop a project plan that drives timeline, budget and key cross-functional stakeholder milestones. Partner with the lead creative agency to develop and adhere to the plan.

Campaign Production / Implementation

· Partner closely with the Creative Development team for flawless and impactful campaign execution. This includes executional oversight and coordination of all campaign elements (video, print/ooh, talent/legal, influencer kits, digital, social media/content, activations/events, PR, etc.).

· Act as key liaison to the organic/brand partner and agency partner.

· Own and manage budgets, including reviewing and negotiating production/talent estimates/bids. This also includes recommendations for additional investment into the program.

· Anticipate bottlenecks and propose solutions in advance. Lead problem-solving when elements of a campaign go off-course during execution – making key decisions so we can continue to deliver without compromising overall creative vision.

· Act as the co-lead alongside the creative team in any bespoke AV productions/shoots to ensure the smooth running of the production, taking into account all requirements.

· Ensure all necessary assets are reviewed, approved and delivered on-time – to all necessary cross-functional partners (internal, external and agency partners).

· Coordinate with key internal teams for optimal amplification of the campaign.

Team Management and Operations

· Manage all tasks and resourcing on key projects so they move smoothly and efficiently and all tasks are properly assigned.

· Input into workflow and resource management for the entire team, anticipating and planning for thoughtful freelance and agency support.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

· Minimum 7+ years of experience on marketing partnerships and program execution, preferably with experience in an entertainment or agency environment.

· Deep experience and understanding in partnerships and program management – working on fast paced projects that involve multiple stakeholders, content production, and media activations.

· Ability to cultivate relationships and efficiently communicate across multiple cross-functional partners – internal, external and agency partners

· Operational management within a film or TV studio environment is a plus.

· Prior relationship management experience is a must.

· Works effectively and enjoys the interplay across multiple teams and stakeholders

· Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Bias to action, proactive & innovative by nature

· Understand, advocate, and embody the company’s values and team goals.

Pay Rate Range:

· $3,750-5,000/week

Cypress HCM

Lead a dynamic team of in-house Production Artists, Graphic Designers, and Illustrators, collaborating with contracted artists to craft captivating graphics for the gaming industry’s most coveted titles. Possess a robust skill set in Illustration, Graphic Design, and Team Management, coupled with a keen eye for attention-grabbing visuals.

Direction and Leadership:

– Direct and guide visual creatives from Concept through Production Art.

– Collaborate with cross-functional teams for Visual/Aesthetic Approach, Scheduling, and Process Assignment.

– Manage visual consistency across thematic platforms by coordinating with the Design Team and Project Artists.

– Facilitate Creative Problem Solving to ensure explicit and thematic visuals align with game design rules.

– Oversee project documentation, including Art Schedules, Mock-ups, and Licensing Communication.

– Utilize Adobe Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator) and Clip Studio, jumping in as a support artist when needed.

Print Knowledge:

– Thorough understanding of printing methods and pre-press production, including silk-screen printing, offset lithography, and digital printing.

– Effective communication with Purchasing agents, Quality Control, and Vendors to meet aesthetic and quality expectations.

Licensing:

– Collaborate with A-list licensors, working within design constraints and parameters.

– Communicate effectively between the Design Team and Licensor’s Agent to deliver exceptional art packages.

Other Peripheral Skills:

– Strong background in Illustration/Graphic design; willingness to contribute hands-on to project completion.

– Deep knowledge of design team dynamics, understanding the design process from concept to playable design.

– Creative drive, ownership mentality, and ability to sense when further work is needed.

– Expertise in working with creatives, harnessing team strengths, and pushing industry limits.

– Strong writing skills for communication, script creation, and potential marketing collaboration.

– Understanding of performance through music or drama to enhance the “fun-factor” in game design.

Abrazo Group

Currently seeking a Creative Director, s/he will lead and review the work of the creative and marketing teams for all web, print, and digital marketing collateral. This person will spearhead and manage content strategy for both small and large projects, harnessing brand design, copy, art, and digital technology.

The Creative Director will collaborate with the cross-functional teams, including sales, in developing marketing plans, analyzing results, and identifying opportunities. S/he will develop internal marketing campaigns that translate objectives across business units into clear and motivating creative strategies. Additional objectives include analyzing brand tracking, market trends, consumer needs, and the competitor landscape while meeting budget requirements by forecasting and managing expenses.

Must be located in/around Anaheim, CA and work a minimum of 3 days in-office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise a cross-functional team of graphic designers, copywriters, social-media experts, photographers/videographers, and project managers in the strategic development of messaging and deliverables

• Prioritize work and resources across engagements, based on short- and long-term needs, and develop schedules with all internal departments.

• Conduct brainstorming sessions with marketing team, maintaining strategic thinking to develop innovative and actionable initiatives in a fiscally responsible manner

• Review and approve social media marketing campaigns developed by the team, ensuring that deliverables address marketing goals and challenges effectively

• Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for targeted audiences

• Oversee the presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten years of experience, with seven or more years as a creative director in a rapidly expanding brand, preferably in the consumer goods industry within the e-commerce market.

• Experience in creating marketing/advertising campaigns — from developing the vision and messaging platform to overseeing production on time and within budget

• Experience in creating integrated content across all marketing channels: digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, print, and brick & mortar

• Proven ability to develop successful concepts

• Proficiency in leading a team of diverse, talented creatives

• Strong creative vision, with an eye on business objectives

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in marketing or business

• Several years of marketing management experience, with a proven track record in the e-commerce industry

• Experience as a copywriter, graphic designer, or production artist

• Experience in project management, with a focus on creative direction

Pinnacle Search Partners

Our client, a fast-growing, fun-loving, infant + toddler apparel brand is seeking a Creative Director to join their team. The ideal candidate is a passionate storyteller with omnichannel experience in the DTC Apparel space.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and orchestrate all Brand go-to-market creative vision and direction
• Curate visual brand guidelines across design, copy, photography, etc.
• Direct and oversee Creative Team including art director, graphic designers, freelance talent.
• Manage and lead creative presentations, defining clear narratives for senior management and sales teams.
• Concept brand, seasonal and product launch campaigns that promote brand consistency, mission adherence and elevate product positioning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, advertising, design, or related field preferred
• Proven experience as an Art Director or similar Creative leadership role within the apparel industry, Children’s/Baby preferred
• Strong portfolio showcasing successful brand campaigns and creative work
• In-depth knowledge of marketing, consumer behavior, and industry trends.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire
• Understanding of digital marketing channels and emerging media platforms.

Salary: $140,000- $200,000 commensurate with experience

Please submit a resume and portfolio for consideration

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Fourth Floor

Full-time 35 – 40 hours per week

About ROKiT Productions:

ROKiT Productions is at the forefront of creating engaging, innovative content for the ROKiT Flix app. Our platform is a unique destination for audiences seeking high-quality cartoons, motion comics, and more, all delivered without the interruption of ads. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of storytelling and entertainment, and we’re looking for a talented Audio Engineer & Voice Session Director to join our team.

Role Overview:

As an Audio Engineer & Voice Session Director, you will play a dual role in both the technical and creative aspects of our audio production. This position requires a blend of skills in audio engineering, including recording, editing, and mixing, as well as directing voice-over actors during recording sessions. Your work will directly contribute to the immersive audio experiences that accompany our visually captivating content.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and record voice-over sessions, ensuring high-quality performances that align with the creative vision of our projects.
• Edit, mix, and master audio tracks for clarity, consistency, and optimal sound quality.
• Collaborate with producers, directors, and other team members to understand and fulfill the audio requirements for various projects.
• Manage audio equipment and software, ensuring everything is in working order for recording sessions.
• Provide creative input on casting decisions and audio post-production processes.
• Adapt to varying project needs and schedules, with flexibility in hours based on current production demands.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in audio engineering, including recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.
• Strong ability to direct and coach voice-over talent during recording sessions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with a wide range of audio equipment and software.
• Ability to work flexibly according to project needs and recording schedules.
• Passion for storytelling and creating engaging audio experiences.
• Must be available to work in-person at our Sun Valley, CA, office.

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about audio production and have a knack for directing voice-over performances, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your experience and why you’re a good fit for this role, and any relevant portfolio pieces or demo reels showcasing your audio engineering and voice direction work.

Join us at ROKiT Productions and help bring to life captivating content that entertains and inspires audiences on the ROKiT Flix app.

ROKiT

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Global People & Culture Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. This position will also be responsible for the HR operations in the North American (NA) region.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives for Global and NA that align to the overall mission and strategy of the organization, resulting in innovative, best practices and policies that will serve the full range of OX Tools’ HR needs to help build a high-performing culture.

Operational

• Proactively manage talent acquisition processes, including sourcing, testing, interviewing, hiring and the timely onboarding of new employees.
• Maintain a competitive approach by advising on HR programs and processes to enhance talent attraction, retention, development, and succession.
• Develop comprehensive approaches to employee development, retention and onboarding by refining or creating compensation and benefits, career paths and employee development, succession planning, and learning opportunities as appropriate to the needs of OX Tools.
• Manage and implement compensation strategies through benchmarking of market analysis and pay surveys.
• Mediate employee relations and performance issues and provide guidance and counsel on appropriate methods of performance management, grievances and/or other HR related matters.
• Handle investigation and resolution of employee issues, concerns and conflicts with the utmost confidentiality.
• Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Collaborate with divisional areas to identify on HR areas of opportunity and to ensure all required actions are carried out in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Maintain the Global HRIS system and ensure all employee records are kept up to date at all times.
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization.

Culture & Development

• Provide advice, coaching and support to managers/leaders to develop and improve people management and capability.
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and support of our most valuable asset – Our people.
• Oversee and manage the performance appraisal process to drive high engagement and performance.
• Manage and monitor pay plan, benefits and reward and recognition programs.
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.
• Create learning and development programs and initiatives that provide developmental opportunities for all employees.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Human Resources or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• In-depth knowledge of HR Best Practices
• Ability to interpret legislation and provide accurate advice
• Proven working experience as an HR Manager or other HR Executive
• People oriented and results driven
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and databases
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• Effective relationship building, networking and influencing skills
• Excellent communications skills – written, verbal and interpersonal – with an ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiences
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to identify, analyze and develop effective solutions to problems
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

OX Tools Global