Manager, People Business Partner

Universal Music Group•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. How We LEAD: We are currently seeking a Manager, People Business Partner, to provide generalist support across several business units and labels. The role is critical in executing our people initiatives, assisting with employee-relations inquiries, providing great internal client support, and driving HR functional excellence, compliance, and process improvement for the business. How You'll CREATE: The Manager, People Business Partner will work closely with business partners and employee's in assigned business unit(s) to develop an understanding of the business and provide comprehensive, responsive HR support Work with department leaders, and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment that encourages the full use of diverse talents and abilities Serve as a trusted advisor on HR matters and programs for VP level and below; Provide guidance to managers and employees on general HR questions, policies and processes; Consult with the business on staffing, compensation, employee relations, performance management, talent development and employee programs Partner with HR Director(s) and VP(s) to execute company-wide and function-specific HR initiatives and programs, including: annual compensation review/bonus process, employee pulse surveys, new employee onboarding, absence and leave administration, team-engagement efforts, etc. This may include facilitating focus groups and other sessions with managers and leaders Create and manage effective onboarding and exit processes Plan and manage program rollouts with Centers of Excellence teams including Learning and Organizational Development; Total Rewards; Talent Acquisition; Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging; People Experience & Culture Analyze employment trends and shares with the broader HR team and management Participates in/contributes to HR projects and special projects Recommends process improvements and highlights opportunities for increased consistency/efficacy across HR and cross-functional colleagues & teams

Requirements

5 years of prior Human Resources experience including some combination of knowledge or experience in HR practices, policies & procedures; employee relations; and state and federal labor law
Core working knowledge of the various areas of Human Resource in order to effectively work with those teams and guide practices / roll-out programs in partnership with them: recruiting; employee relations; performance management, compensation, compliance
Results-oriented self-starter focused on continuous improvement and a progressive, solution-based approach to HR
Outstanding interpersonal skills to effectively interface with individuals at various levels of the organization and experience providing appropriate coaching and feedback as necessary
Experience with medium to high risk employee relations matters and relevant investigations (in partnership with Employee Relations team)
Ability to analyze, interpret and effectively present data (engagement, compensation and other people-related metrics)
Excellent computer skills including experience with Windows, Visio (or other Org Chart program), Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook
A roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and willingness to work hard to contribute to the successful implementation of our strategic initiatives and programs
Highly adaptable to a fluid and ever-changing, fast-paced work environment, ability to flex style based on diverse teams of varying support needs
BS/BA in Business or Human Resources Management or related field desirable
Comfortable being ''visible'' (virtually and in-office) to employees across multiple business units and answering general employee/manager questions on a day-to-day basis

Responsibilities

Work closely with business partners and employee's in assigned business unit(s) to develop an understanding of the business and provide comprehensive, responsive HR support
Work with department leaders, and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment that encourages the full use of diverse talents and abilities
Serve as a trusted advisor on HR matters and programs for VP level and below
Provide guidance to managers and employees on general HR questions, policies and processes
Consult with the business on staffing, compensation, employee relations, performance management, talent development and employee programs
Partner with HR Director(s) and VP(s) to execute company-wide and function-specific HR initiatives and programs, including: annual compensation review/bonus process, employee pulse surveys, new employee onboarding, absence and leave administration, team-engagement efforts, etc. This may include facilitating focus groups and other sessions with managers and leaders
Create and manage effective onboarding and exit processes
Plan and manage program rollouts with Centers of Excellence teams including Learning and Organizational Development; Total Rewards; Talent Acquisition; Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging; People Experience & Culture
Analyze employment trends and shares with the broader HR team and management
Participates in/contributes to HR projects and special projects
Recommends process improvements and highlights opportunities for increased consistency/efficacy across HR and cross-functional colleagues & teams

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent