Director, Human Resources and Administration

Henson Company; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jim Henson Company is seeking a Director of Human Resources and Administration to lead all HR functions across the organization and manage office administration at the Studio City location. The role reports to the President & COO and CFO, with supervision of the Office Coordinator, and involves strong collaboration on policies, payroll oversight, and employee lifecycle programs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HR leadership, knowledge of US labor law specifics (CA/NY focus), and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR management experience.
• California and New York wage/hour compliance knowledge.
• Strong leadership and communication with senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with ADP WorkforceNow preferred.
• Experience with employee events and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR functions company-wide.
• Oversee office administration and facilities management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Partner with CFO/President on HR strategy and budgets.
• Own full-cycle recruitment for staff-level roles.
• Lead internship program and onboarding/offboarding.
• Develop employee programs to enhance culture and morale.

Skills

HR Management

Leadership

Communication

Employee Relations

Policy Compliance

Education

PHR or SHRM-CP certification

Tools

ADP WorkforceNow

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.