Senior Manager, Human Resources

Who We Are:

160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With 800 thinkers, doers, and makers across every cultural corner of the world, the agency offers a full-service, channel-agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people, places, and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev, Amazon, Coca-Cola, DP World, Macy’s, Marriott International, McDonald’s, Verizon and Visa. 160over90 is part of WME Group, a global representation business comprising the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands.

About the job 

Overview 

 
 

The Senior HR Manager, supporting 160/90 will be based at the company’s NYC headquarters. Reporting to the VP of HR for 160/90, IMG Licensing, and Nonscripted, this strategic role will support approximately 300+ employees across the Americas, EMEA & APAC regions. The Senior Manager will play a leadership role in designing HR strategy to drive commercial outcomes. This HR leader will be implementing HR strategy, organizational design initiatives, talent management programs, inclusion and employee engagement efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong generalist background and experience working with dynamic and diverse global employee populations. We’ll trust you to: 

 
 

Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Advise and guide business and people leaders on all matters related to HR strategy, talent management, org design, and employee effectiveness, development, engagement and retention.  

• Implement organizational talent and HR initiatives that tie directly to business objectives and support commercial outcomes.  

• Proactively diagnose inter-departmental challenges, develop practical strategies and solutions, and coordinate with management to ensure effective implementation.  

• Effectively coordinate with leadership to ensure efficient use of human and material resources within and across teams; drive strategic initiatives that enhance business performance and maximize productivity at the individual, team, and division levels.  

• Coordinate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, prospective openings, and position requirements; forecast changes in staffing, plan recruiting strategies in advance, and maintain movement in the talent pipeline to maximize long-term productivity.  

• Coach and counsel management and employees in areas of employee relations, conflict resolution, performance appraisals, and disciplinary measures.  

• Thoroughly investigate any potential issues, discrimination, harassment, or any other employee relations complaints or disputes; effectively present findings to the appropriate parties.  

• Proactively identify and implement procedures that promote employee performance and job satisfaction. Ensure fair and consistent application of company policy and regulation while promoting positive employee morale.  

• Coordinate company-wide training on, and compliance with, all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including health and safety regulations, anti-harassment and non-discrimination policies, and employee conduct guidelines.  

• Guide assigned client groups through annual performance review process and coordinate with senior management and finance counterparts to execute annual compensation planning.  

  

Qualifications, Skills and Education Requirements:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Hu