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United Talent Agency (UTA)

Manager, People Business Partner

United Talent Agency (UTA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Manager, People Business PartnerUTA seeks a Manager, People Business Partner in our Beverly Hills office. The Manager, People Business Partner will report to the SVP, People Business Partner and work closely with our team, employees and leaders to provide world-class HR support in a variety of functions including organizational development, employee relations, retention and reward initiatives, performance and change management. This role is critical in executing UTA’s people initiatives, providing strong internal HR support, and supporting People functional excellence and process improvement across a diverse employee base.

The salary range for this role is $125,000 to $140,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

Collaborate with managers, executives, and functional leaders to advise on people-related needs, career progression efforts and help lead talent planning discussions

Promote and foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and development

Provide coaching and mentoring at the management and employee level to provide counsel and guidance on complex employee matters

Establish effective partnerships with specialized People functions, (e.g., compensation, benefits, recruiting)

Identify and surface business and employee needs for coaching and development

Partner with legal team in the streamlining and execution of employee contracts

Conduct job analyses and create job descriptions in support of recruiting and FLSA classification assessments/audits

Guide new hire onboarding and orientation initiatives to ensure the successful integration of new UTA staff

Partner with Recruiting on workforce planning, as well as sourcing and selecting top quality candidates to meet business needs

Collaborate with Learning and Development Team, Agent Trainee and Intern Program Specialists and Inclusion Team to effectively support regional programs

Conduct and document exit interviews; Identify trends and address through effective solutions

Monitor the pulse of employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement

Work with Benefits team to communicate with employees (active or on leave) regarding leave eligibility and status

Provide 'best practice' HR advice and support through information sharing internally and external benchmarking

What You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources or related field preferred but not required

HR certification(s), a plus

8+ years of relevant, professional HR experience; with prior experience in an HR Generalist/HRBP role supporting multiple client groups

Working knowledge of federal and California state employment law

Understanding of HR workflow and processes and experienced user of HRIS/HR applications

Experience with people data analytics

Strong employee relations skill set; ability to earn trust and credibility with employees

Demonstrated coaching/mentoring/leadership skills; change agent; results-oriented

Experience in conflict resolution and organizational management practices, preferably within a matrixed environment

Be a creative problem solver with a passion for HR strategy

Excellent problem-solving, project management, and presentation skills

Previous experience in the media, digital, tech, or entertainment industry

Proven track record of delivering results through effective project and process management

Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and client-support orientation

Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Detail-oriented, organized, with excellent follow-through

Ability to execute both strategic and tactical priorities effectively

Low on ego and high on EQ, be a true collaborator who naturally knows when to lead, when to support, when to inspire and, at times, when to say no

Demonstrated ability to work across departmental and group lines to influence outcomes

Sophisticated customer service skills required; professional services industry experience preferred

Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits practices

Intermediate level experience with Word and Excel, including but not limited to charts, pivot tables and filters

Experience with HRIS systems, experience with Workday is a plus

Experience in working with a multinational, culturally diverse, geographically dispersed workforce

Experience with rapid growth and a complex, changing work environment

What You Will Get

The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading global entertainment companies

Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence

The opportunity to do the best work of your career

Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture

Competitive benefits and programs to support your well-being

Collaborative colleagues who are focused on making an impact

About UTAUTA unites ideas, opportunities and talent. The company represents some of the world's most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers—from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA's business spans talent representation, content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world's biggest brands. Affiliated companies include Digital Brand Architects, KLUTCH Sports Group, Curtis Brown Group, and MediaLink. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London.

UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.

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