Human Resources Lead

We are in search of a proactive and strategic-minded HR Lead, to pilot all aspects of HR for CM Hold Co and all of its brands. This is a singular HR position, so having a breadth of generalist experience will be vital to meeting the needs of the company/s.

In this role, you will report directly to the CEO of CM Hold Co and will have one experienced recruiter as a direct report. It will be a hybrid work schedule, requiring up to 2 days per week in our Pasadena office.

Most importantly we are looking for someone who wants to be an Ambassador for our culture, aligning our Values and its People, serving our staff by providing systems and clarity around how we are here to equip, provide for, and support our staff’s goals, needs, and potential. This role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's future.

Role Responsibilities:Lead, facilitate, and optimize the delivery of consistently excellent HR services in the areas of onboarding, employee communications, organizational development, training, performance management, employee relations, benefits, compensation, compliance, and mentoring.Provide mentoring to management and employees to resolve conflicts, improve team effectiveness, and ensure support of organizational changes and business plans. Drive diversity, inclusion, and people culture initiatives in a multicultural environment. Proactively lead the creation and refinement of HR policies, processes, and practices to adapt to the evolving needs of the businesses within CM Hold Co. Oversee the company’s HR systems and provide solutions to improve the employee experience and minimize HR risk.Partner with a third-party benefits broker or company to administer employee benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc. Also responsible for leading annual open enrollment and benefit negotiations.Manage relationship with payroll provider, Paylocity as well as administer semi-monthly payroll in partnership with the finance team, which includes supplying necessary reporting, analysis, and employee issue resolution.Leverage data and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement (Engagement surveys, etc).Serve as the administrator for our HRIS HiBob, used for performance management, PTO tracking, engagement surveys, maintaining physical and digital files, anniversary tracking, etc.Act as an internal consultant to company leaders on topics such as leadership development, performance management, culture building, and hiring practices.Administering exit interviews and employee separation process.Works closely with your recruitment lead to develop staffing strategies and implementation plans and programs to identify talent within and outside the company.

Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Masters is an advantage).PHRca certification for California (can be earned while an employee).8+ years’ of HR experience, preferably in a creative industry like advertising, entertainment, etc.Strong experience across the employee lifecycle from onboarding through performance management and leadership development.A self-starter with the ability to work effectively with limited resources.High-energy, hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves mentality where no task is too small or too big. An entrepreneurial orientation is extremely important; someone who is nimble and quick, proactive, and who enjoys and appreciates the value of innovation and change.Be highly adaptable and flexible, with the ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment and enable significant progress. Ability to articulate your POV consciously and constructively to help shape and guide leadership decision-making.Management skills including strategic planning, budgeting, process focus, and risk management. Leadership skills including coaching, mentoring, active listening, clear communication, empathy, and ability to motivate.Results focused with a strong bias toward problem-solving, thoughtful action, repeatable and scalable processes.

Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, etc. 401(k) with employer matching Profit Sharing end of year bonus Flexible PTO