Ayzenberg Looking for Human Resources Director at Los Angeles, CA Full Time

WHO WE ARE:

Fiercely independent. Passionately creative. Fueled by data.

Ayzenberg Group, based in Pasadena, CA, is one of the largest, privately held advertising and media companies on the West Coast. A culture of curiosity, we’re filled with player/coaches who care about the work from the top down, and team members with an entrepreneurial mindset. We are an equal opportunity employer.

“Okay, nice jargon, but what does that actually mean?” Good question.

Basically, we believe we can do the best work possible, while still being kind and respectful to everyone involved.

We strive to macro (not micro) manage and give all team members the support and freedom they need to thrive—both professionally and personally.

In a nutshell, whether you’re a client or a team member, we want you to love it here.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

As the Human Resources Director, you will support all of our teams in various functions of HR.

You will be a strategic partner to business leaders who provide counsel to all employees on functional areas such as performance management, employee relations, employee engagement and training and development.

This role is a contributor to broader HR initiatives and will have ownership of key programs across the company, while closely partnering with managers to implement programs that will meet and exceed the company’s goals and values.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, leaves, employee relations, disciplinary actions, investigations, performance and talent management, productivity, recognition, culture, morale, and training and development
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop the organization’s strategy related to staffing, recruitment, and retention
• Provide training, guidance, and support to directors and supervisors on topics related to human resources
• Create and implement employee relations practices to promote employee retention
• Ensure that staff are supported by providing training, transparency, and addressing employee concerns when needed
• Manage investigations related to employee complaints and recommend course of action
• Monitor and ensure the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices
• Review and modify policies and procedures to maintain compliance, update employee handbook and related documents accordingly, while serving as the primary contact for employment attorney
• Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, working to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees
• Partner with other HR team members to develop and deliver appropriate learning and development programs
• Partner with recruiting team on open positions to interview and retain the best talent in the industry
• Provide coaching for managers and employees on key talent initiatives and practices
• Support talent review discussions and implement recommended actions; partner with managers to identify top talent, provide counsel on development and engagement strategies and career pathing to retain key talent
• Drive Performance Management activities by coaching managers on how to manage performance issues, facilitate discussions between manager and employee, provides guidance to manager and employees throughout performance improvement plans, including terminations as needed
• Analyze compensation to ensure internal equity and salaries comparable with the industry; develop salary budgets and forecasts and make recommendations as necessary
• Own the onboarding and off-boarding programs with HR team, as well as oversee the annual open enrollment process for benefits from start to finish
• Manage the Leave of Absence process, to include communicating policy to employees, notifying payroll, and communicating status with employees and managers throughout the leave of absence
• Manage Worker’s Compensation Claims process, including initial response and submission and completion of claim
• Perform other related duties as required

WHAT WE’LL (FOR SURE) BRING TO THE TABLE:

• A super competitive salary and amazing benefits and perks package, including full medical, dental, and vision
• A matching 401(k)
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance
• Monthly wellness benefits (to spend however you like on your own well-being!)
• Annual education credit (for anything from Masterclass, to LinkedIn certifications, to a cooking or tango class — have fun with it!)
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• A supportive, fun, and respectful team environment

WHAT YOU’LL (IDEALLY) BRING TO THE TABLE:

• 8-10+ years of HR experience managing the HR function of an advertising or creative agency (previous experience with a creative agency is a must)
• Strong payroll compliance background
• Strategic thinking: Strong ability to conceptualize, communicate, recommend and execute new strategies and programs
• Communication and Relationship Building: Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), particularly in building relationships with business leaders
• Change Management: ability to suggest and sell new and effective alternatives to current practices
• Adaptability: Ability to be able to work and flex in fast paced environment with complex business changes
• Conflict Management and Mediation: Able to successfully handle and resolve issues, disagreements and disputes.
• Client Focus: Consultative and solutions oriented professional, with experience developing and maintaining client focus to support the development of business solutions that achieve and maintain overall client satisfaction
• An excitement to create and foster office culture and the ability to come into our Pasadena office on a daily basis

So, if you’ve read this far and have that butterflies-in-your-stomach feeling, send us your resume; we’d love to hear from you.