Join the Music Revolution: Become Napster's Director of Human Resources
Napster, the pioneering music streaming service that changed the game in 1999, is now on a mission to revolutionize the music industry once again. Backed by top VC's and Web3 investors, with a visionary management team, Napster is poised to regain its place as the #1 music platform and pop culture brand. We're looking for a seasoned and dynamic HR Director to lead our human resources function, shape our organizational culture, and drive employee experience. As a one-person HR team, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our policies, culture, and overall success.
About Napster
In 1999, Napster launched the world's first peer-to-peer music sharing service, bringing music online for the first time. With 85 million users, Napster was not only the first experience of digital music but also the first real social media experience. Today, Napster is the leading independent music streaming service, having delivered more than $1BN to artists over the last 20 years. Our platform offers music fans access to 170M tracks, music videos, top editorial playlists, and new AI and metaverse experiences.
Napster is now capturing the massive opportunity presented by superfans who want to connect directly with their favorite artists and curators. This will unlock unprecedented new creative and commercial opportunities for the entire music industry and creator economy. We're excited to have you join our team and contribute to our mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruitment process, including job postings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and onboarding new employees. Proven track record of hiring C-suite, SVP, Director level talent.
- HR Planning: Coordinate with hiring managers and department heads 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.
- Policy Development: Review existing HR policies and procedures and create new ones to align with organizational goals, industry standards, and legal requirements.
- HR Administration: Manage HR administrative tasks such as payroll processing, benefits administration, personnel record-keeping, and annual open enrollment process.
- Employee Relations: Address employee inquiries, concerns, and conflicts, and foster a positive work environment through effective communication and engagement initiatives.
- Performance Management: Develop and implement performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and addressing performance issues.
- Legal Compliance: Stay up-to-date with employment laws and regulations to ensure the organization's HR practices remain compliant and mitigate legal risks.
- Strategic Planning: Contribute to strategic HR planning by analyzing workforce trends, identifying future staffing needs, and developing strategies to attract, retain, and develop talent.
- Investigations: Thoroughly investigate any potential issues, discrimination, harassment, or any other employee relations complaints or disputes; effectively present findings to the appropriate parties.
Requirements and Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in HR management or related roles.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and training and development.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR).
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Generous PTO policy.
- Flexible work hours.
- Work from home with a 100% distributed team. Proximity to Nashville is a plus.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
As a Director of Human Resources at Napster, you'll have the opportunity to shape our organizational culture, drive employee experience, and contribute to our mission. You'll be part of a dynamic team that's revolutionizing the music industry. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages growth, learning, and innovation.
Work Environment and Company Culture
Napster is a 100% distributed team, and we offer flexible work arrangements that allow you to work from anywhere. Our company culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a passion for music. We're a team that's always looking for new ideas, new perspectives, and new talent.
How to Apply
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Conclusion
We're excited to have you join our team and contribute to our mission to revolutionize the music industry. As a Director of Human Resources at Napster, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our organizational culture, drive employee experience, and shape our human resources function. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work arrangements, and a collaborative and supportive work environment. Apply now and join our team!
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