Senior Human Resources Generalist
Human Resources Department
The Company
FotoKem is a sophisticated post-production company providing dailies, audio service, VFX, editorial systems and support, and color grading for top studio and independent features and episodic productions. Our Engineering team designs, deploys and maintains systems, with innovative and next-generation workflows, for episodic and theatrical projects shot on virtually every camera technology, from 65mm film to the newest file-based 8K systems. Our production and artist teams facilitate the highest quality picture and audio finishing to support the creative vision.
Latest projects include The Brutalist, Better Man, Complete Unknown, Anora, Dune Part Two, Oppenheimer, Dancing with the Stars.
The Role
The Senior Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for and serve as a “first responder” to HR inquiries, assist with benefits and LOA’s, worker’s comp and safety, employee relations, onboarding and off boarding of employees, training, and recruiting. The Senior Human Resources Generalist should be creative, service oriented, have solid communication, and change management skills. This role is a trusted partner for the department and all employees, combining a passion for strategic thinking and delivering practical, results-oriented solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for being the subject matter expert on payroll processes and policies. Ensuring compliance with payroll practices.
- Provide expert consulting services on HR programs, processes, and initiatives; analyze situations and offer perspectives for best possible results.
- Stay current on employment, local, and federal regulations to ensure compliance and implement necessary policy or procedural updates.
- Provides and coordinates new hire offer letters, onboarding and set up.
- Monitor and interpret labor laws to the HR team on timekeeping matters and maintain compliance.
- Conducts, tracks and monitors required trainings. Maintains all training records.
- Knowledgeable in worker’s compensation and safety and provides ideas in risk prevention.
- Partner with management as needed on hiring project based employees, regular full time employees, including reviewing and determining proper classification.
- Provide guidance and support to management on restructures and acquisitions.
- Manage annual performance evaluation process, including reviewing all performance evaluations and counseling management on effective ways to assess and communicate job performance to employee.
- Mentor HR team members. Develop collaborative relationships within the HR team and leverage experts to create solutions for the business; share knowledge and best practices that will help the HR team be more effective across the organization.
- Assists with the Employee Handbook annually and executes changes company-wide.
- Handles special projects and assignments as necessary due to the demands of the business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business or Behavioral Psychology.
- 7+ years HR experience including experience in a supervisory/manager role.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HR practices, policies and California employment law. New York employment laws is a plus.
- Critical problem-solving skills required. Must be a strategic thinker who effectively communicates point of view.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, both written and verbal required.
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as Paylocity.
- Experience working across and in partnership with the various HR competencies such as, but not limited to, Worker’s Compensation, Leaves of Absences, Risk Management, Benefits, Payroll, Performance Management and Talent Acquisition.
- Strong ability to work independently or with a team.
Work Environment and Physical Activities:
- Office environment working onsite in Burbank, Ca.
- Travel to other locations in Southern California.
- Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to the team environment. Must be able to communicate well, verbally, in writing, in front of a group, and in one-on-one conversations.
- May lift up to 10 pounds if necessary.
FotoKem is an equal opportunity employer and will consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for qualified individuals to perform the essential duties of their position. FotoKem will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
Questions? Contact jobs@fotokem.com
