As the world's largest producer of groundbreaking live entertainment, RWS Global creates meaningful connections and customized experiences spanning from theatrical productions to events, multimedia and more. In 2024, the entertainment leaders expanded capabilities into live sporting events with the introduction of RWS Global Sports. Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati and Sydney with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global's team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals worldwide. The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney's The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com. RWS Global is currently seeking a seasoned and polished Vice President, Human Resources that has the ability to interact and influence with Senior Leadership and a staff of 200+. In addition, has the ability to understand company operations and connect those to the Human Resource function. Reporting directly to Chief Financial Officer, the role Vice President, Human Resources includes the following: Role & Responsibilities
- Develop strategic HR plans and policies, including recruitment, training, and compensation.
- Collaborate with Leadership Team to craft the company's vision and mission.
- Enforcing departmental and organizational goals for business growth.
- Represent the organization in a professional manner at each Headquarters, client meetings, industry events, etc.
- Create and maintain a positive and inclusive work culture that promotes employee engagement, retention, and development
- Liaise with company payroll to manage administrative processes around the full-time employment lifecycle.
- Oversee all aspects of the employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding
- HR support and oversight of thousands of seasonal employees deployed globally (talent, technicians, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Promote and maintain a positive employee relations environment, addressing any employee concerns or conflicts with professionalism and sensitivity
- Prepare and analyze human resources data and metrics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
- Communicate and champion the organization's values, mission, and goals to all employees.
- Manage other area-specific HR projects, as necessary
Please Note: While this is an accurate and comprehensive description of the role, the above Roles & Responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require additional tasks be performed as assigned
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Arts Administration or Organizational Management. Master's degree preferred.
- 10 + years in Human Resource experience in increasing leadership roles.
- Confident professional experience in HR management preferably in the live entertainment industry.
- Experience leading and managing a team.
- Consultative and influencing skills to work closely with executive team.
- Strong knowledge of legal and government processes as they apply to labor and employment laws, rules, and regulations (understanding of HR outside of North America a plus).
- Ensure HR operational integrity and compliance with all related policies and procedures (workers compensation rules and protocols, unemployment rules and protocols, etc.).
- Empathy, interpersonal skills, and creativity in planning the FUN.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong strategic and organizational skills, attention to detail with an ability to operate on both conception and implementation levels.
- Ability to learn quickly and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to adhere to strict confidential requirements and exercise good judgment.
A valid passport for the duration of employment for all travel-related roles.Company Benefits Progressive PTO, Citi Bike membership, Commuter benefits, Health benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision, Pet-friendly office, paid parental leave, 401k with company match, Employee Enrichment Program, complimentary tickets to Broadway/Off Broadway shows and industry events as available, Summer Fridays Status: Mobile, 3 days in NYC office Salary: $130 - $140K, annuallyDiversity and Inclusion Statement DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee's individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements. So bring all of who you are, no questions asked.