VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant’s sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

This is a project based / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 6 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.  

Responsibilities: 

• This position will primarily assist with the hiring/onboarding of the Sports remote freelance population leveraging SCORE (internal system) and SAP.
• Liaise with HR Operations and Payroll to ensure timely processing and payment.
• Assist with the recruitment process as needed, partnering with Sports HR and Talent Acquisition (SAP, Smart Recruiter).

• HRIS transactions as needed
• Ad hoc reporting as needed

Basic Requirements: 

• 2+ years of work experience in HR, data entry, or administration 

• Bachelor’s Degree: HR or related field  

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) 
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be organized
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Desired Characteristics: 

• Able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion 
• Transactional experience using HR systems 
• Strong in interpersonal & communication skills
• Process and detail oriented
• Passion for Sports!

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT 

• Must be willing to work overtime and/or on weekends when needed 

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.