Human Resources Manager

About the role

MPI is a 70-year-old organization dedicated to supporting the financial and healthcare needs of the entertainment industry workforce. We are known for our commitment to improving the lives of those who work in the entertainment industry through accurate, accountable, and caring support.

Responsibilities

• Handles routine labor relations and human resource inquiries related to policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements.
• Serves as an initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints.
• Conducts initial interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other concerns.
• Informs appropriate HR staff when additional investigation is required.
• Co-manages performance management activities, annual evaluations, and corrective action.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources.
• Aids in the preparation of plans, policies, documents, and reports including EEO-1, organizational charts, labor agreements, and employee handbooks.
• Co-develops and facilitates leadership and management training tracks.
• Collects information and data to assess cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes.
• Conducts surveys, interviews, and other research related to human resource policies, compensation, and other labor negotiations.
• Assists with preparation of documents and records required for contract negotiations, meetings, notifications, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations.
• Uses knowledge and familiarity with compensation best practices to manage benchmarking of compensation ranges balancing external market pricing and internal equity, ensuring compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Creates, prepares, updates, and maintains HR reports for analyzing, reporting, and managing data.
• Works cross-functionally with HR Generalists and Talent Acquisition Specialists.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, Organizational Development, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Human Resources/Labor Relations Manager, senior level human resources generalist or business partner in California; people management/supervisory experience required.
• Thorough understanding of state (CA/NY) and federal employment laws, regulations, and guidelines related to HR, labor relations and contract negotiations, and leave management including including FMLA, CFRA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA and EEOC.
• HR certification, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Experience developing management training content utilizing current instructional design tools, engaging adult learning methods and demonstrated excellent facilitation skills.
• Excellent technical skills, experience and familiarity with HR Analytics, HRIS and ATS systems.
• Experience using Ceridian Dayforce and Salary.com compensation tools preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including grammar and spelling.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience supervising, managing, developing and leading HR staff.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office Suite; intermediate Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills (advanced skills a plus).
• Ability to identify issues and concerns as they arise and proactively recommend a plan for resolution.
• High level of customer service skills, diplomacy, and ability to maintain professional working relationships within MPI and other third-party vendors.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent attendance and reliability, with the ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Experience and ability to handle confidential information professionally and with discretion; demonstrated sound, professional judgment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, Organizational Development, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Human Resources/Labor Relations Manager, senior level human resources generalist or business partner in California; people management/supervisory experience required.
• Thorough understanding of state (CA/NY) and federal employment laws, regulations, and guidelines related to HR, labor relations and contract negotiations, and leave management including including FMLA, CFRA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA and EEOC.
• HR certification, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Experience developing management training content utilizing current instructional design tools, engaging adult learning methods and demonstrated excellent facilitation skills.
• Excellent technical skills, experience and familiarity with HR Analytics, HRIS and ATS systems.
• Experience using Ceridian Dayforce and Salary.com compensation tools preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including grammar and spelling.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience supervising, managing, developing and leading HR staff.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office Suite; intermediate Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills (advanced skills a plus).
• Ability to identify issues and concerns as they arise and proactively recommend a plan for resolution.
• High level of customer service skills, diplomacy, and ability to maintain professional working relationships within MPI and other third-party vendors.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent attendance and reliability, with the ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Experience and ability to handle confidential information professionally and with discretion; demonstrated sound, professional judgment.

Skills

• Human Resources/Labor Relations Management
• Performance Management
• Training and Development
• Analytics and Reporting
• Compensation Management
• HRIS and ATS Systems
• Compensation Benchmarking
• Leadership Training
• Conflict Resolution
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Team Collaboration
• Confidentiality

Benefits

The anticipated base salary for this position is $135,000 - $160,000 annually. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. MPI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including free medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The anticipated base salary for this position is $135,000 - $160,000 annually.

Schedule

This position works onsite in Studio City, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, Organizational Development, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Human Resources/Labor Relations Manager, senior level human resources generalist or business partner in California; people management/supervisory experience required.
• Thorough understanding of state (CA/NY) and federal employment laws, regulations, and guidelines related to HR, labor relations and contract negotiations, and leave management including including FMLA, CFRA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA and EEOC.
• HR certification, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Experience developing management training content utilizing current instructional design tools, engaging adult learning methods and demonstrated excellent facilitation skills.
• Excellent technical skills, experience and familiarity with HR Analytics, HRIS and ATS systems.
• Experience using Ceridian Dayforce and Salary.com compensation tools preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including grammar and spelling.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience supervising, managing, developing and leading HR staff.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office Suite; intermediate Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills (advanced skills a plus).
• Ability to identify issues and concerns as they arise and proactively recommend a plan for resolution.
• High level of customer service skills, diplomacy, and ability to maintain professional working relationships within MPI and other third-party vendors.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent attendance and reliability, with the ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Experience and ability to handle confidential information professionally and with discretion; demonstrated sound, professional judgment.