BuzzFeed, the social news and entertainment company, provides the most shareable breaking news, original reporting, entertainment and video across the social web.

We currently have an opening for a Director, HRIS and Operations, based in our New York City headquarters. Reporting to the VP, Compensation & Benefits, this person will take the lead on developing and building the operations strategy globally for our People function. This is a hands-on role, in which you will be expected to both think strategically to set the vision of People Operations as well as ensure that people processes run smoothly on a global basis (we are in 8 countries). 

At BuzzFeed, we foster a culture of experimentation, teamwork, equality, humble confidence, and infusing hard work with fun. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, AND - a super collaborative work environment overflowing with perks ranging from snacks, drinks, special events to no work on your birthday!

You Will:

• Oversee and manage all People Technology and tools that automate HR programs and processes, including Workday.
• Identify process improvements within HR, the Admin org and cross-functionally. You will use your keen eye for recognizing better ways to do things, building consensus, and exciting the team with your penchant for positive change.
• Manage global HR compliance and risk by building and maintaining a strong internal controls environment.
• Lead, scale, and develop HR Operations team which includes Workday, Global Mobility and People Analytics subject matter experts.
• Ensure data integrity and accurate reporting of all People metrics.
• Maintain accurate pay data to ensure accurate payroll, corporate and financial information 
• Develop and manage mobility programs by creating programs and managing budgets for domestic relocation, international assignments, and supporting immigration and tax needs.
• In partnership with IT, own the HR vendor relationships for systems and services. Negotiate and maintain SLAs with vendors to meet our business requirements.
• Develop and drive a long term strategy and plan of our growing HR Operations organization globally while addressing short term operational requirements

You Have:

• 8-10 years of work experience in human resources, with demonstrated operations expertise as well as familiarity with global HR compliance requirements.
• BA/BS degree preferred with an emphasis on work of a quantitative nature, and/or related practical experience.
• Experience building technology road maps and work flows and managing large projects/initiatives from a strategic perspective
• Experience communicating effectively across teams, including building and implementing cross-functional systems or processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth, rapidly changing, fun environment.
• Self-motivated and assertive
• Experience working with highly confidential information in a discrete way
• Experience managing a high performing team

Life at BuzzFeed

At BuzzFeed, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, BuzzFeed celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. As a BuzzFeed employee, you can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth via work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, Employee Resource Groups, and more

• An attractive compensation package, including salary and equity

• A generous and well-rounded benefits program featuring PTO and unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more

• No shortage of snacks, catered lunches, beverages, birthday treats... even leftovers from the Tasty kitchens in LA and NYC!

BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company, delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We value experimentation, teamwork, inclusion, humble confidence. At BuzzFeed, you’ll work alongside inspiring colleagues to create tools, technology, and content that helps connect people all over the world.