HR Director

A little bit about us:

APG is an independent new-model label and music publisher. Led by veteran music executive Mike Caren, APG is a well-funded label / publisher with the agility of an indie and the muscle of a major.

The company is fast paced, creative, and very close to the creative community. It’s a place for fast-moving but thoughtful and hardworking up-and-comers, determined to make a significant mark on the industry.

  • TITLE: HR Director

  • REPORTS TO: SVP of Operations

  • LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA

What kind of person are you?

  • An agile people navigator

  • A trustworthy advisor with strong intuition

  • Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • A proactive team player whose calm under pressure

  • Organized with the ability to analyze trends and insights

  • Proactive at finding and driving solutions

  • Strong communication skills

Key Responsibilities

General HR/Operations:·      

  • Daily Employee Relations: Conflict resolution, problem solving, and teaming conversations.

  • Onboarding: Sending out new hire paperwork, processing all competed paperwork, and verifying government documents.

  • Maintain all employee data in Run Payroll including compensation, time off reporting, 401k information and health insurance.

  • Communicate all APG staff updates, expense reminders, office updates, and compliance updates.

  • Create and assist with corrective actions and performance improvement plans as needed.

Talent Acquisition/Recruiting:

  • Support with recruiting and sourcing candidates, job postings, and socializing open roles.

  • Review incoming candidate applications, conduct candidate interviews, and help update APGs talent pipeline.

  • Create offer letters, run background checks, and send new hire emails to staff.

  • APGs intern program facilitation: Processing academic letters of credit, signed confidentiality letters, tracking intern information, and partnering with managers on mentorship and compliance.

Benefits/Compensation

  • Oversee APGs health insurance program, including facilitating open enrollment once a year, manage changes to our plan, and tracking changes/offerings.

  • Manage Cobra process for separated employees who want to keep their existing health insurance for a specified period of time.

  • Track market compensation data for APG roles, providing appropriate budgeting and leveling recommendations.

HR Admin/Compliance:

  • Administer all leave of absences, managing doctors note, creating leave letters, and disability pay with the state.

  • Liaison with our 3rd party contingent worker payroll solution for temporary worker matters and updates.

  • Approve contingent worker job descriptions and statements of work for all departments.

  • Manage the APG HR page, employee directory, and make handbook updates as needed.

  • Deduct same day sick days from ADP for employees and send confirmation emails.

  • Gather ADP time off requests for the CEO’s direct reports, send for approval, and process in ADP accordingly.

  • Send follow-ups to managers for pending time off approvals in ADP.

  • Keep up-to-date employment compliance posters hung up in all relevant office spaces.

  • Stay up to date and communicate all relevant/changing workplace plans and compliance protocol.

Requirements

  • Previous HR and/or recruiting experience within the entertainment business

  • Must want long-term career in HR

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and G Suite

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Beneficial Experience

  • Music industry experience

  • ADP, Adobe Acrobat, Canva, Box, AI

  • Event facilitation experience

  • Immigration process experience

Education                 

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred.

Compensation Range

  • Budget: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

  • The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualification of the individual application, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, and certifications or other professional licenses held. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Why join us?

We are at the heart of the music business and launch more successful music careers, for artists & executives alike, than most of the industry. We have a fast-paced, exciting, and creative environment that is oriented for growth and career development.

APG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.