HR Generalist

Untold Studios•Los Angeles, CA

5h•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

We are a creative community - a team of world-class talent, visionary clients, and an exciting future ahead. As a studio, our people and culture are at the core of everything we do. Our purpose is simple: to create outstanding content that captivates audiences, while enjoying every step of the journey. As an HR Generalist, you’ll be excited by the challenge of being part of a studio that has people at the heart of everything we do. You are passionate about helping make Untold Studios a great place to work. This is a detail-oriented, service-driven role focused on creating the conditions that enable people to do the best work of their careers. We’re looking for someone highly motivated, solutions-driven, and who thrives as part of a close-knit creative team. We are committed to supporting your ongoing development and will work closely with you to establish a personal progression plan - you are never on your own.

Responsibilities

Support recruitment by preparing offer letters, ensuring compliance with California pay transparency requirements, and verifying work authorization.
Manage onboarding for all US hires, including I-9 verification, E-Verify (if applicable), and completion of all required new hire documentation.
Ensure compliance with California employment requirements, including at-will notices, wage theft prevention notices, and required policy acknowledgements.
Act as the first point of contact for new hires, delivering a welcoming and well-organized onboarding experience, including orientation and benefits enrollment.
Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, including payroll data, benefits, PTO/sick leave tracking in line with California law, and compliance documentation.
Support bi-weekly payroll processing, ensuring compliance with California wage and hour laws (including overtime, meal/rest breaks, and pay codes).
Manage onboarding and offboarding for temporary employees, contractors, and freelancers, ensuring compliance with AB5 classification requirements and company policy.
Stay up to date with California labor laws, including leave entitlements, wage/hour requirements, and local city ordinances.
Serve as a resource for employees and managers, supporting employee relations matters and ensuring consistent application of company policies.
Partner with the Head of People on visa sponsorship and relocation processes for US-based and international hires.
Support DEI initiatives, ensuring practices align with company goals and California best practices.
Assist with HR reporting and analytics, including headcount tracking, turnover, and workforce planning.
Contribute to improving HR processes and ensuring compliance across onboarding, wage and hours, payroll, and employee lifecycle workflows