Human Resources Director

Job Description
Digitas Health is looking for an HR Director and Business Partner with broad generalist experience to serve as a strategic partner and tactical leader for HR programs and functions.
Reporting to the VP of Human Resources, you will be responsible for a broad range of human resources generalist activities including managing employee relations, individual and manager coaching, performance management preparation and execution, organizational development, change management, diversity & inclusion, the creation of employee experience- and culture-focused programs, and similar functions.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a hybrid position requiring onsite collaboration an average of 3 days/week. The role is based out of our Philadelphia office located at 111 S. Independence Mall E; all candidates must be local to the Philly metro area and willing to commute into that office on a regular basis.
Primary Responsibilities:
Serve as the first line of contact for people managers with questions or employee challenges, providing counseling for numerous facets of employment management, including employee relations issues, performance management process, policy interpretation and compliance.
Lead efforts related to talent management initiatives including annual and mid-year review processes, performance coaching for employees and people managers, bi-annual Talent Planning sessions, and complex accommodation requests requiring review by employment counsel.
Provide counseling and coaching to all employees on interpersonal relations, advising and recommending resolutions to issues, and promoting collaborative relations between all employees
Oversee all employee relations matters and investigations to support  resolution and minimize organizational risk.
Partner with legal counsel to mitigate risk and ensure that policies, practices and employment decisions comply with federal and state employment laws.
Partner with HR leaders to deliver strategic consulting to internal clients with a focus on staff planning.
Provide counseling and support on corporate policies and benefit programs.
Conduct exit interview meetings, tracking/summarizing meeting information, identifying trends and escalating concerning patterns to the SVP as needed.
Lead the development, implementation, and execution of programs designed to improve and support employee engagement/retention, employee development/recognition, the overall employee experience, and the agency's commitment to a diverse, inclusive environment.
Help deliver important talent programs, such as corporate social responsibility reporting, leadership development programs, performance management, and mentorship.
Work with the agency's Talent, Engagement, and Inclusion team (TEI) to manage goals that promote and engage employees in core TEI programming and programs that foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Collaborate with the Talent team, leadership and client teams to implement and support the people and culture strategies and projects that support the mission, vision, values, and corporate goals of the agency.
Collaboratively develop and implement action plans derived from employee engagement survey results.
Proactively identify areas for process improvement.
Lead, manage, and mentor more junior members of the team the ensure clear goals and focus areas are communicated, feedback is shared, and opportunities to develop are provided.