Senior HR Generalist

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

We're looking for an experienced and strategic Senior HR Generalist to join our growing team in Santa Monica, CA. In this role, you'll be a trusted partner to managers and employees across the organization - balancing big-picture HR strategy with day-to-day support. You'll lead key initiatives in employee relations, performance management, benefits, compliance, and talent development, and play a central role in shaping a culture where people thrive.
This is an on-site role based in our Santa Monica, CA office.

In this role, you will:

• Act as a go-to resource for employees and managers, offering thoughtful guidance on a range of HR topics while fostering a positive, inclusive, and compliant work environment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws as well as internal HR policies and procedures.
• Lead new hire onboarding from offer to orientation, ensuring all documentation is complete and welcoming experiences are consistent.
• Own the administration of benefits, leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, etc.), and annual open enrollment.
• Oversee the full performance review cycle, ensuring timely communication, tracking, and process optimization.
• Monitor employee compliance and training requirements - tracking completions and sending reminders as needed.
• Handle complex employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution with professionalism and discretion.
• Partner with hiring managers and our recruiter to support recruiting efforts, from job postings through offer coordination.
• Analyze HR data and trends to inform decision-making and improve processes.
• Contribute to employee engagement programs and initiatives aimed at fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including payroll, finance, and legal.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or related field
• 8 years' progressive HR experience with solid generalist responsibilities (required)
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience supporting multi-state and/or fast-paced environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
• Strong technical proficiency with HRIS systems and MS Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels, both verbally and in writing
• A high level of discretion and the ability to handle sensitive situations with confidentiality and sound judgment
• A positive, results-driven attitude and a commitment to getting things done with precision
• Independent judgment and organizational skills that help you stay one step ahead
• Prior experience in entertainment, sports, or broadcast media is a plus

Tennis Channel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Tennis Channel
Tennis Channel is the media home to two twenty-four-hour television networks, a subscription streaming service, online magazine, and podcasts dedicated to the sport and its unique lifestyle. The tennis-media hub is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community.