Human Resources Manager

This is a Full Time Job

ID is the largest independently owned and operated public relations agency in the entertainment business. We are a team of an innovative group of communications strategists who represent many of the world's leading actors, musicians, filmmakers, movies, television shows, production companies, corporations and brands. With 80 employees in Los Angeles, New York and London, ID specializes in media relations, corporate communications, creative marketing, digital strategy and branding.
The name of our company comes from the word, ''identity'' because in our industry, establishing a distinguishing identity means everything. Our company culture was founded on this belief and that's why ID provides its employees with an opportunity to create their own professional identity.

We are seeking a candidate for our Los Angeles office who will contribute to our company culture and add to the long list of reasons ID is one of the fastest growing companies in Hollywood. Apply online to begin a conversation. Make sure to give us a good sense of who you are-and be sure to market your unique identity.

Essential Functions:
The Human Resources Manager in ID's Los Angeles office will responsible for all aspects of bi-coastal human resource functions including; recruiting, employee relations, wage and salary administration, employee programs, benefit administration, regulatory compliance, and training.

Specific responsibilities are:
• Translate business strategy into HR strategy.
• Direct administrative aspect of recruiting, staffing and retention activities.
• Manage compensation and benefits administration as well as overseeing bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Provide employee onboarding, development, needs assessment and ongoing employee relations.
• Work with finance department on organizational department planning.
• Maintain direct interface with CEO and President of ID on all HR matters.
• Manage employment and compliance to regulatory concerns regarding employees.
• Guide leadership on performance management and improvement systems. Participate in counseling and/or termination proceedings.
• Conduct research into human resources programs and activities, and recommend changes or innovations when desirable.
• Ensure HR keeps employees informed of all changes in human resources policies.
• Assist in the solutions and appropriate adjustments to employee challenges received from management and employees
• Set up and maintain general control methods, records, and files as required for effective human resources functions.
• Implement and maintain employee safety, welfare, wellness and health programs.
• Drive organizational initiatives such as talent development, employee engagement, learning and development.
• Recruit interns each semester for LA & NY offices, as well as update and manage the internship program.

Basic Qualifications • Minimum three years of experience in HR management, preferably in an agency (PR, Advertising, Talent or Personal Management) environment.
• 7-9 years of HR Generalist experience of increasing scope and responsibility.
• Working knowledge of state and federal wage and hour laws essential.
• Requires excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills with a proven ability of building good relationships with people across an organization.
• Familiarity with human resources information systems and applications, and demonstrated proficiency in computer software programs, especially Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, determine issues and objectives, and develop strategies to address needs.
• Working knowledge of all human resource functional areas including legal aspects, employee relations, recruiting, compensation and benefit administration, training and development.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Social media savvy.

Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in human resources or related fields.
• PHR certification a plus.
• Master's degree preferred.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.