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Yahoo Sports connects fans to the sports and fantasy games they love most, providing personalized quality content and superior fan experiences every day.As the Head of Design, you will spearhead our design strategy, championing user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) across our web product and mobile applications on iOS and Android. This role is pivotal in driving design excellence, innovation, and user-centric solutions that enhance audience engagement and brand loyalty Responsibilities: Leadership and Strategy: Lead a talented design team of 15-20 members, setting clear objectives, fostering a collaborative culture, and inspiring innovation.Design Vision and Direction: Develop and execute a cohesive design strategy that aligns with our company's goals and user needs. Advocate for consistent and compelling design standards and practices across all platforms.User-Centered Design: Champion the importance of UX/UI design principles, ensuring all products are accessible, intuitive, and deliver a seamless user experience.Collaboration: Work closely with product management, engineering, content, and marketing teams to ensure design solutions meet technical, content, and business requirements.Mentorship: Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to the design team. Cultivate a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.Design Operations: Oversee the design process, tools, and methodologies to ensure efficiency, quality, and scalability. Implement metrics to measure the impact of design on user experience and business outcomes.Trend Analysis: Stay abreast of the latest design trends, technologies, and best practices. Incorporate innovative ideas and technologies to keep our products at the cutting edge. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.15+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a proven track record of successful web and mobile application design projects.At least 5 years of leadership experience managing a design team within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Expertise in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, InVision).Strong portfolio showcasing your work in UI/UX design across various platforms.Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.Ability to think strategically and creatively solve problems.Passionate about user-centered design and staying ahead of the latest trends and technologies.Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( www.yahooinc.com/diversity/ ) page to learn more.The compensation for this position ranges from $180,310.00 - $392,430.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don't require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you'll be given notice to make arrangements. If you're curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter. Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.
FP&A Manager
Yahoo! Inc., Champaign
Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.The Financial Manager will be a crucial member supporting the Corporate Financial Planning team. You will be tasked with coordinating the reporting and analysis of consolidated financials and KPIs to guide the overall health and trajectory of Yahoo. This role will work on highly-visible reporting and strategic projects across Yahoo. You will work closely with the SVP of Finance, Sr Director of Finance, and other senior leaders across the company, including exposure to the CFO. The right candidate will be analytical, detail oriented, and a professional, polished communicator. She/He should be able to quickly analyze financial statements to provide valuable insights, and communicate recommendations to leadership (while understanding the bigger picture). Role & ResponsibilitiesThis role will report directly to the Sr. Director in Corporate FP&A and will be responsible for managing consolidated financial reporting and analysis that will ultimately be reported up to the Executive Yahoo Leadership team. The following work streams, processes, and presentations with Yahoo Consolidated financials will be owned by this role. Prepare internal reports for SVP of Corp Finance and other executive leadership to provide insight to financial results and trends to support financial management and planningAssist Sr Director to create financial models and provide financial analysis for key projects, ultimately leading to recommendations that will improve financial performance and support decision makingCoordinate the LRP and Outlook submissions process ensuring fully-allocated reporting by segmentGather and analyze appropriate data for various monthly and/or ad hoc reportsHelp drive project initiatives that focus on process improvement and simplification around how we report, forecast, and analyze resultsDevelop and manage consolidated financial reporting and presentations, coordinating across the finance organization to ensure accurate and thorough representation of financials for internal and external reviewsPartnering with accounting and field FP&A teams to ensure accurate management reportQualifications 4-7 years of progressive career related experience in FP&A or ConsultingBA/BS degree (MBA is a plus) in Finance, Economics, or BusinessExperience interacting with senior business leaders and managing planning processesExperience coordinating across teamsStrong relationship building, professional communication, and presentation skillsSuperior business and analytical skillsAdvanced Excel skills and Google SuitesAn ability to take very difficult concepts and tell a simple understandable storyComfortable (and thrive) in ambiguous situations with little data or directionExperience creating complex financial models working with large data setsAbility and desire to work in a fast-paced, fun, demanding environmentDemonstrated ability to take ownership over increasingly larger projectHigh energy level with the ability to adapt and be flexible in day to day operationsRole is remoteYahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( www.yahooinc.com/diversity/ ) page to learn more.The compensation for this position ranges from $90,750.00 - $188,750.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don't require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you'll be given notice to make arrangements. If you're curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter. Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.
Director of Campus Outreach and Engagement
St. John's Catholic Newman Center, Champaign
Director of Campus Outreach and EngagementReports to: Director of Evangelization (Fr. Matthew Hoelscher)Direct Reports: None; Collaborates closely with the FOCUS Team DirectorThe Director of Campus Outreach & Engagement provides dynamic leadership of St. John's Catholic Newman Center's (SJCNC) efforts to cultivate a growing, compelling, and engaged community of Catholic Illini on campus.This key ministry role helps fulfill the SJCNC mission of equipping students for lifelong relationship with Christ and His Church by:- seeking Catholic Illini students on campus,- inviting them into a vibrant, welcoming community,- and fostering opportunities for them to engage in faith and fellowship, principally through small group Bible studies.The Director of Campus Outreach & Engagement creates the strategic link between pre-evangelization efforts and ministry programs by cultivating a strong culture of hospitality within the Catholic Illini community, and by raising up and forming intentional disciples who are equipped for effective evangelization. The Director of Campus Outreach proposes and implements initiatives that support the strategic vision of the organization in these areas, and collaborates to refine, extend, and improve future strategy.Principle duties include:1. Pre-Evangelizationa. Catholic Illini Welcome Weeki. Develops and implements vision for Welcome Week activities to introduce 8,000+ new incoming students to the Catholic Illini communityii. Galvanizes staff and student leaders across ministries for active engagement in Welcome Week eventsb. Campus Registered Student Organization (RSO)i. Offers strategic support to student leaders of the Catholic Illini Association RSO.ii. Provides mentorship and formation to RSO leaders to enable them for effective pre-evangelization work in alignment with overall SJCNC goalsiii. Develops regular cross-campus events and activities that unite and engage the entire Catholic Illini community.iv. Trains student leaders to engage the greater UIUC student body and encounter students outside of the Catholic Illini community.c. Chapel Ambassadorsi. Creates and grows a student-staffed Chapel Ambassador program for the purpose of cultivating a warm and welcoming environment for visitors and students alike.ii. Develops and coordinates regular social events (e.g., after Masses) in order to expose less-engaged Catholic Illini to our vibrant community for the purpose of building trust and fostering curiosity about developing their faith.iii. Trains and organizes Chapel Ambassadors to welcome visitors during key weekends (e.g., Homecoming; Moms/Dads Weekends; IlliniFest, Admitted Student, and Orange & Blue Visit Days)d. Proposes and implements other pre-evangelization initiatives as time allows2. Evangelizationa. Acts as "Point Person" and liaison for SJCNC's partnership with The Evangelical Catholic (EC) receiving support from them as needed and desired.b. Attracts, trains, and forms a growing team of EC small group leaders, equipped to invite and engage a growing group of EC small group participantsi. Provides structured training of small group leaders twice a yearii. Communicates regularly with EC small group leaders to identify successes and obstaclesiii. Tracks EC small group attendance and engagementc. Provides direct discipleship to approximately six students.d. Under the direction of the Director of Evangelization:i. works collaboratively with FOCUS missionary team to coordinate and unify overall small group discipleship efforts,ii. works collaboratively with Coordinator of Retreats to connect students to the next step in their spiritual journey.e. Galvanizes staff efforts in discipleship and evangelization, offering support, encouragement, and accountability when needed.3. Othera. Maintains a visible presence on campus and among our student community.b. Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:1. Commitment to and passion for the mission of St. John's Catholic Newman Center.2. Fully initiated Catholic who is an active disciple of Jesus Christ passionate to help others initiate or grow in relationship with Jesus.3. Cultivates a rich sacramental and personal prayer life.4. Demonstrated history of rallying, inspiring, and organizing others to take action.5. Demonstrated history of pushing projects or tasks to completion and achieving results.6. An ability to work flexibly around the schedules and seasonal breaks of college students, including willingness to work on some evenings and weekends, particularly Sundays (taking Fridays and Saturdays (or other days) off as needed)7. Experience offering discipleship to students.8. At least two years of post-college work experience is desired.About the EmployerSt. John's Catholic Newman Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign exists to equip college students for sustaining a lifelong connection to Christ and His Church, through the sacraments and a vibrant, inviting community. As one of the largest and most active Newman Centers in the nation, St. John's Catholic Newman Center is comprised of St. John's Chapel and Newman Hall, a 586-bed private certified student housing facility.
HR Generalist/Business Partner
Genective, Champaign
SUMMARYGenective, a JV between two leading global seeds companies, Limagrain and KWS, is seeking a strategic yet hands-on, result-oriented, and stakeholder savvy part-time HR Generalist/Business Partner, pending on qualifications, to support our fast-growing team in the U.S. This position leads and enables, through its "seat at the leadership table", enterprise-wide HR policies, processes, practices, and initiatives while stewarding Genective's winning culture and sustaining Genective's currently very high employee engagement level. The primary working locations are Champaign and Weldon, IL, with flexibility for other locations within reasonable commuting distance to Central IL. Time commitment depends on qualifications and mutual agreement between Genective and the candidate.THE POSITIONReporting to the President and CEO, the HR Generalist/Business Partner is responsible for managing all HR aspects of the Genective Operations. Essential ResponsibilitiesBuild credible relationships with leaders and the broad team and ensure business acumen of Genective's vision, strategy, and cultureBe the trusted source for insights, advice, and coaching on people related topics across leadership and the broad teamBuild/improve polices, processes, practices, and drive initiatives to ensure HR compliance and employee satisfaction in all aspects of employment at Genective: Timely acquisition of talents with right qualification and fit; effective on-boarding; continuous, broadly available, and individually tailored development; timely and effective performance management; constructive off-boarding when occurs; build a supportive Genective alumni communityDisseminate the mind-set and practice of diversity, inclusion, and belongingEstablish and maintain a strong relationship and effective working mechanism with HR specialists who provide day-to-day HR back-office services (payroll, benefits, leave, etc.)Establish and maintain a strong relationship with counterparts at Genective's parent companies and Board of Directors as needed Additional ResponsibilitiesAs requested by the President & CEOQUALIFICATIONSThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:A strategic thinker and a bold leader, balanced with attention to critical details and hands-on approach to get things doneStrong interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong trusting relationships to gain support, influence and achieve resultsOpen minded and capable of integrating business aspects, scientific aspects, and HR aspects into decision processesExcellent communication skills and ability to adjust communication style to diverse audiences Ability to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of actionProven ability to manage employee relations in a professional and diplomatic manner Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulationsExcellent organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines at a fast paceHighly flexible and adaptable to a fast moving, constantly changing, entrepreneurial work environment Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field requiredFor HR Generalist, five (5) or more years of human resource management required, with two (2) or more years in an HR Generalist roleFor HR Business Partner, seven (7) or more years of human resource management required, with three (3) or more years in an HR Business Partner role or five (5) or more years in an HR Generalist roleProficiency in working with HRIS systems, UltiPro/UKG experience preferredPHR or SHRM-CP certification preferredTHE REWARDTo be determined based on qualifications and work arrangement.THE ORGANIZATIONAbout GenectiveGenective is a 50/50 joint venture established between Limagrain and KWS, two of the world's largest seed companies. With entities and activities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Genective is currently dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of transgenic traits for corn.About LimagrainAs the fourth largest seed company worldwide, Limagrain's mission is to move agriculture forward to meet global food related challenges. Limagrain is a cooperative group founded and managed by French farmers. Its parent company, Coopérative Limagrain, brings together nearly 2,000 farmers located in the center of France. The Group creates, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. Limagrain is present in 56 countries and has more than 10,000 employees. It makes nearly 2.5 billion Euros of sales with recognized brands on their markets: LG, Vilmorin, Hazera, Harris Moran, Jacquet, Brossard.About KWSKWS is one of the world's leading plant breeding companies. Over 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around $1.94 billion in the fiscal year 2022/2023. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for 165 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugarbeet, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants' resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested more than $320 million last fiscal year in research and development.HOW TO APPLYIf interested, please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line: Application for HR Generalist/Business Partner Position.