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Henson Company

Director, Human Resources and Administration

california, MO

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Job description

Director, Human Resources and Administration

Job Title: Director, Human Resources and Administration

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: President & COO and CFO

Location: Studio City (in person)

Salary Range: Depending on experience (Up to $130,000)

Position Summary:

The Director of Human Resources and Administration is responsible for all HR functions at the Company, and shares oversight of administrative and facilities management needs. This strategic role is charged with operating from an emotionally intelligent, customer service driven viewpoint that prioritizes employee satisfaction. The Director of HR & Administration will enforce legally compliant policies, increase efficiency by implementing administrative and record-keeping best practices, partner closely with the payroll function, and maintain a safe and welcoming office environment for staff and guests.

This role has a dual report to the President & COO and the CFO, and supervises the Office Coordinator.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

Oversee all human resources functions company-wide

Oversee office administration for main office location

Ensure full legal compliance by keeping abreast of evolving federal, state, and local labor laws

Review, implement, and maintain organizational policies in partnership with the President and CFO

Partner with ADP TotalSource PEO and production payroll vendors on oversight of company insurance policies, benefits offerings, and Workers' Comp programs

Work closely with payroll consultant to ensure accurate, compliant and timely payroll processing

Escalate sensitive employee issues or legal risks to the C-Suite as appropriate; lead internal investigations and collaborate with outside counsel on litigious mattersOwn performance management strategy, tools, and execution

Partner with department heads to assess business needs and bring forward strategic HR solutions; act as thought partner to employees at all levels, providing day-to-day guidance on workplace dynamics and problem-solving

Own full-cycle recruiting for staff-level roles, ensuring legal compliance and consistency in candidate experience

Champion the full employee (and intern) lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, to ensure a high-impact, compliant, and welcoming experience

Lead all logistical and legal aspects of our internship program, ensuring a valuable experiential learning environment

Continuously improve the overall employee experience by overseeing culture-building efforts such as company events, employee gifting, and other morale-boosting programs

Implement and maintain effective processes for facilities and office management to ensure a safe and well-functioning environment; maintain positive working relationship with landlord and vendors

Supervise the Office Coordinator, providing mentorship and strategic direction on office operations and customer support

Partner with President and CFO

Lead or support special projects and organizational priorities as needed

Desired Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

5+ years of Human Resources management experience, with a track record of growth and success

PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred but not required

Thorough understanding of US labor and wage & hour laws, legal compliance and HR best practices, with emphasis on California and New York law

Strong leadership and exceptional communication skills, with an ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders

Proven track record of fostering positive workplace environments, planning successful employee events, and modeling a spirit of collaboration and trust

Familiarity with ADP WorkforceNow is preferred

Entertainment industry and union knowledge is a plus but not required

Location based entertainment knowledge a plus but not required

The Jim Henson Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Worksite address

california, MO, 65018, US

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