Senior HR Generalist/ People & Culture Manager (Contract)

Our confidential entertainment client, a leading entertainment law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an Contract Senior HR Generalist to play a pivotal role in overseeing various HR disciplines and driving initiatives that enhance workplace culture, employee engagement, and positively impact overall business outcomes with respect to HR administration and people operations. As the HR Manager, you will report directly to the CEO, providing strategic leadership across talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits, and payroll, driving internal policies and planning across employee reviews and compensation, total rewards, and being a go-to-resource across our organization. This position requires a strong foundation in CA and NY employment labor law, experience building out best practices and policies as well as being in a strategic management position. You’ll work with our executive team to develop best in class programs and ensure development across our divisions. We need a diplomatic communicator with a best-in-class approach to relationship building and driving employee communication.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement HR Operational Processes
• Create and implement effective HR operational processes across the company.
• Provide input on new software and systems for a best in class process that drives transparency and reporting metrics
• Assess current programs and make recommendation as necessary
• Work closely with leadership to address key areas of improvement and spearhead planning and execution for new policies
• Bring industry best practices and external perspectives to discussions and decision-making related to people.
• Position the company as an employer of choice by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Design and implement Performance Management and Awards & Recognition programs aligned with company culture and values.
• Drive the total rewards strategy, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Stay informed about the latest HR policies and trends, applying relevant practices to support the continuous evolution of the organization as a People First entity.
• Oversee the management and administration of company payroll and benefits.
• Lead compensation benchmarking efforts and manage compensation programs.
• Create career progression and professional development programs for employees.
• Actively participate in reviewing regulatory and compliance requirements to ensure adherence.
• Assess existing People programs and business needs to identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years combined HR experience with at least 2 years of direct leadership experience
• Must have experience working in California and have a background in labor law and compliance
• Proven experience as an HR Director or in a similar senior HR role within entertainment agency, management firm, or similar entertainment industry related firm
• In-depth knowledge of HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent acquisition/retention & development, and benefits administration
• Strong understanding of performance management, compensation, and delivering on key reward programs and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to drive HR initiatives that positively impact workplace culture and engagement.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• PHR certification

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• This position is a minimum 3 month contract and temp to possible perm.
• We are onsite in Beverly Hills, CA 5 days a week
• Direct Hire Salary range is DOE; $120,000-$130,000

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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