Corporate Operations & HR Manager

THE SEVEN US; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free office parking

Hybrid work style

Job summary

THE SEVEN US, INC. in Los Angeles seeks a hands-on Corporate Operations & HR Manager to lead back-office functions including HR, payroll, labor compliance, facilities, and governance.

You will manage vendors, drive SOPs, and serve as the primary liaison for employees and executive leadership in a fast-growing studio environment. The role requires 5+ years in US HR and labor compliance (CA), fluent English, and experience with entertainment/startup back offices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on HR, labor compliance, and general affairs experience in the US (California experience strictly required).
• Deep knowledge of CA labor laws (Wage Orders, OT/breaks, AB 5 / ABC Test worker classification).
• Vendor management: directing external vendors (payroll, brokers, IT) and building SOPs from scratch.
• Self-directed with attention to detail, balancing compliance and hands-on execution.
• Fluent English; business-level Japanese welcomed for liaison with the parent company.

Responsibilities

• Payroll & Benefits: finalize payroll data via HCM systems and manage insurance, 401(k), and Open Enrollment.
• HR & CA Compliance: ensure CA labor law compliance and handle onboarding/offboarding, personnel records, and performance reviews.
• Facilities & Risk: manage day-to-day office ops, coordinate IT MSPs, and oversee office relocation projects; manage Cal/OSHA safety compliance and insurance renewals.
• Governance & Liaison: manage CLM notice periods to avoid auto-renewals; coordinate corporate filings and align US ops with the Japanese parent.

Skills

HR management

Labor compliance

General affairs

Vendor management

Payroll oversight

Tools

HCM systems

Payroll software

CLM tools

Job description

• Job Title: Corporate Operations & HR Manager

About THE SEVEN US, INC.

Backed by he broadcasting and media giant TBS Holding, Inc. (TBS) with $180M in capital, THE SEVEN US, INC. is a newly established Los Angeles-based production studio. In partnership with major Hollywood studios, we are driving global live-action film and series projects leveraging top-tier Japanese IP. As we accelerate our LA office launch and prepare to scale, we are seeking a dedicated "People & Corporate Operations" leader to design and manage the back-office foundation essential for our studio's growth.

Position Overview

This is a highly hands-on management role operating as a solo practitioner. You will comprehensively execute back-office operations spanning HR, labor compliance, payroll, general affairs, facilities, and corporate governance. Our strategy is to scale operations through automated workflows and by maximizing external vendors (payroll, HR, legal, IT, brokers). You will serve as the strategic hub—directing vendors, executing internal tasks that cannot be outsourced, and acting as the primary point of contact for our employees and executive management.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll & Benefits: Direct payroll data finalization via HCM systems, execute compensation adjustments, and serve as the internal liaison for medical insurance, 401(k), and Open Enrollment.
• HR & CA Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to California labor laws (wage/hour, mandatory training). Execute full-cycle onboarding/offboarding, manage personnel records, and lead performance review cycles.
• Facilities & Risk Management: Oversee day-to-day office operations, coordinate IT MSPs, and act as Project Manager for future office relocation/expansion projects. Manage Cal/OSHA safety compliance and corporate insurance renewals.
• Governance & Liaison: Manage Contract Lifecycle (CLM) notice periods to prevent unwanted auto-renewals. Coordinate statutory corporate filings and ensure alignment between US operational practices and our Japanese parent company.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on HR, labor compliance, and general affairs experience in the US (California experience is strictly required).
• Knowledge: Deep practical knowledge of CA labor laws (Wage Orders, OT/breaks, AB 5 / ABC Test worker classification).
• Vendor Management: Proven track record of directing external vendors (payroll, brokers, IT) and building SOPs from scratch.
• Mindset: A self-directed, "no task is too small" attitude—balancing high-level compliance/project management with hands-on daily administrative execution.
• Language: Fluent English is required. Business-level Japanese is highly preferred for seamless liaison with the Japanese parent company.
• Preferred: Experience setting up a back-office in the entertainment industry, startup environment, or a US subsidiary of a Japanese company.
• Base Salary: $90,000+ / year (Exempt), evaluated based on experience.
• Allowances: Taxable medical stipend provided until a formal small group health plan is implemented (Jan 2027).
• Retirement: Eligible to enroll in a 401(k) plan with company matching (Jan 2027).
• Paid Time Off: CA-compliant Paid Sick Leave, accrued Vacation, and approx. 12 Paid Holidays.
• Perks: Free office parking; Hybrid work style.