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It includes the entertainment group RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company generated revenues of €19 billion in the 2024 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world.\nJob Description\nThe Vice President, Human Resources (VPHR) is a strategic, hands-on executive responsible for leading the organization's Human Resources function within a decentralized, multi-entity environment, aligning people strategy with group-wide business objectives across the parent company and its operating companies.\nThe VPHR leads a team of 13 professionals across Corporate Benefits, Employee Benefits, and HR-Payroll-IT, driving initiatives across talent acquisition, employee engagement, leadership development, compensation and benefits, organizational design, workforce planning, DEI, performance management, and HR compliance. As a member of the executive leadership team, the VPHR serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, and culture.\nThis is a working leadership role that requires both strategic thinking and deep operational execution. We are looking for a technically credible leader who moves fluidly between executive strategy and hands-on execution, coordinates closely with management at each operating company, brings real technical depth to HR, benefits and payroll, and personally driving results on priority initiatives, including active M&A activity, not just managing a team.\nThis role is based in New York City and currently requires in-office work at least two days per week. The work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs.\nKey Responsibilities\nStrategic Leadership\nDevelop and execute the organization's benefits strategy in support of business goals.\nLead Benefits’ role in M&A activity, including due diligence, integration, and post-close and ongoing support, partnering directly with executive leadership and subsidiaries.\nAdvise the CEO on workforce trends, talent risks, and organizational health.\nLead organizational design and change management initiatives across a decentralized, multi-entity structure.\nBuild and maintain trusted relationships with subsidiary executives and parent company stakeholders, serving as a strategic advisor and hands-on partner.\nTalent Management\nDevelop and drive strategies for recruiting, retaining, and developing top talent. Partner with executives on critical searches and succession decisions.\nOversee employee development, succession planning, and learning programs.\nFoster a high-performance culture through effective performance management.\nCulture and Employee Experience\nChampion the organization's mission, values, and culture.\nDrive employee engagement and well-being initiatives.\nPromote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the organization.\nLead employee relations efforts and resolve complex workplace issues.\nCompensation and Benefits\nDevelop, negotiate, and customize the health, welfare, and retirement programs for each of Bertelsmann's U.S. operating Companies within the United States, including Penguin Random House, BMG, Fremantle, Arvato, and other holdings/groups, including new acquisitions.\nMonitor market trends and recommend adjustments to maintain competitiveness and compliance.\nLead the execution of employee benefit programs across the operating units and manage high-risk escalations.\nProvide excellent customer service support for all employee benefit programs offered at the operating companies.\nCompliance and Risk Management\nEnsure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.\nOversee HR policies, procedures, and governance.\nManage employment-related risk, investigations, and legal matters in partnership with legal counsel.\nHR Operations and Payroll\nPartner with our colleagues on HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and HR technology.\nDrive process improvements and digital transformation within HR with direction from our parent company.\nQualifications\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required.\nMaster's degree (MBA, MHRM, or related discipline) preferred.\nExperience\n15+ years of progressive human resources leadership experience.\n8+ years in senior executive HR leadership roles.\nDemonstrated success leading HR strategy in complex, decentralized, and rapidly growing organizations, including M&A integration.\nExperience partnering with executive leadership and multiple operating units.\nRequired Competencies\nStrategic thinking and business acumen\nExecutive leadership and influence\nOrganizational development and change management\nTechnical expertise in benefits, compensation and HR operations\nTalent management and succession planning\nEmployment law and regulatory compliance\nCompensation and benefits strategy\nM&A experience: due diligence and integration\nEmployee relations and conflict resolution\nData-driven decision making\nExceptional communication and interpersonal skills\nHigh ethical standards and sound judgment\nAdditional Information\nReporting Structure\n Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)\nDirect Reports: Director, Corporate Benefits; Director, Employee Benefits; Director, HR-Payroll-IT.\nTeam Structure: The VPHR leads a team of 13 across Corporate Benefits, Employee Benefits, and HR-Payroll-IT, including oversight of the organization’s IT function.\nWorking Relationships\nThe VPHR collaborates closely with executive leadership, department heads, legal counsel, finance, and our parent company to ensure the organization's people strategy supports long-term business success.\nThis role requires a strategic, results-oriented leader with deep expertise in human capital management, strategic benefits, and executive partnership. The VPHR must be equally comfortable with setting direction and rolling up their sleeves to get things done. The VPHR plays a critical role in building an engaged, high-performing workforce while ensuring the organization remains competitive, compliant, and aligned with its mission and values.\nCompensation\nThe salary for this position is $240,000 - $260,000. This position is bonus eligible.\nWhy Join Bertelsmann, Inc?\nComprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and 401(k) plan.\nA collaborative and inclusive work culture that values employee growth and development\nExciting Employee Programs, including our wellness reimbursement\nA Certified Great Place to Work Employer\nProfessional learning and career advancement opportunities\nBertelsmann, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who values a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.\nYour skills, experiences, and perspective are valuable-and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us. We look forward to hearing from you!\nDisclosure requirements pertaining to the collection of your personal data:\nResponsible for processing the information provided in your application is the company specified in the job advertisement, with its registered office as indicated. The company processes your data for the purpose of establishing an employment relationship on the basis of Art. 6 (1) b GDPR / Section 26 (1) sentence 1 BDSG.\nThe retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. 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