We are seeking an SVP, People Operations for North America to help us achieve our goal of creating a world class employee experience, where every team member feels valued, recognized, motivated, engaged, and passionate about our mission.

As our Director of People Operations, you will be responsible for nurturing and caring for our most valued asset - our people. You will guide and champion the company culture, while working closely with our leadership team and other key stakeholders to enable growth and retention of our talent.  We need someone who is well versed in all aspect of Human Resources, including implementing and streamlining HR processes to deliver operational excellence.

• Establish and implement people operations plans that effectively communicate and support the company's core values, vision, and overall business objectives, while paying attention to the impact on employees
• In conjunction with DE&I leader, develop and implement strategies to increase inclusion and diversity within the organization
• Partner with internal stakeholders to implement strategies for attracting new hires and engage and retain current employees
• Lead the design, development, implementation, and administration of effective performance incentive plans across all levels
• Promote employee engagement activities by analyzing engagement surveys, recommending action plans, and partnering with employees at all levels to drive action of plans
• In conjunction with leadership and other key stakeholders, implement employee recognition and reward programs
• Participate in coaching, counseling, and advising management and staff to ensure resolution of employment related matters
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and relevant employment legislation

We’re looking for required skills, and they can come from any combination of education and experience. Diversity of thought and background are encouraged. Typical qualifications include:

• 15+ years of demonstrated experience in a People Operations/HR leadership capacity leading and managing other employees on broader initiatives
• Knowledge and experience in all core functional areas of Human 
• Ability to gather and analyze data to identify insights 
• Resources: talent acquisition, retention, compensation, learning and development, performance management, employee relations, and innovative HR systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, consulting, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Extensive experience engaging with and supporting diverse communitiesthat guide action
• Ability to gather and analyze data to identify insights that guide action

As a global communications consultancy with 90 plus years of experience, Ketchum is a trusted partner who is equal parts creative and analytical. Ketchum is a place where all perspectives and points of view are welcome and encouraged. We are a collection of communications specialists, content creators, creatives, researchers, data analysts, media pros, digital strategists, issues and crisis counselors, and tech nerds. And we love when those worlds collide to create the very best teams and solutions for our clients. We work with the world’s leading brands, emerging start-ups, and everything in between. We are beyond proud to have created some of the most celebrated and award-winning campaigns in our industry. We’re just crazy enough to think we can impact the world – and how it responds to ideas – through communication.

We encourage our employees to be curious, brave, inspiring, and a force for good. Let’s talk. Come belong at Ketchum!

What we offer

• Robust benefits program 
• Generous time off policies 
• Retirement program with company match 
• Workplace flexibility 
• Business casual dress code 
• Workplace and off-site social gatherings 
• Yoga @ work 
• Professional learning and development opportunities 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Paid maternity/paternity leave 
• Transit benefits  

Interested?  We’ve got an opportunity for you.

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