People & Culture Generalist

AGBO • Raleigh, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film and television, founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo. The studio has generated over $7 billion at the global box office and produced acclaimed projects like Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Gray Man, Extraction, and the Citadel franchise. AGBO is currently in production and post-production on several major projects, including Extraction universe films, John Rambo, and Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The company is seeking bold, creative minds to help define the future of storytelling.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in increasingly complex HR or People & Culture role, entertainment or games experience preferred.
• Expert-level Excel skills preferred, including proficiency with formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience supporting a location outside of company headquarters, including proactively coordinating with HR leadership and other departments across time zones or distance to ensure consistent policy application and support.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comfortable having day-to-day conversations with managers and employees, with good judgment about when to escalate.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for creating a positive employee and candidate experience, from first day to last.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• entertainment or games experience preferred
• Expert-level Excel skills preferred, including proficiency with formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees on day-to-day HR matters.
• Partner with the SVP, People & Culture to guide managers on documenting performance conversations, coaching notes, and disciplinary steps.
• Conduct initial intake for employee concerns and escalate as appropriate.
• Participate in internal investigations by taking notes, compiling documentation and managing files.
• Draft and maintain job descriptions in partnership with hiring managers, ensuring consistency with existing roles and levels.
• Acts as the point of contact with the building, liaising with Facilities and studio leadership.
• Manage and execute the onboarding process for new hires, interns, and temporary employees, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
• Liaise with IT and Facilities to ensure all logistical aspects of onboarding (equipment, workspace, system access) are completed on time.
• Organize and help to continuously improve new hire orientation sessions to provide a strong start for new employees.
• Coordinate and administer all aspects of the offboarding process, including termination checklists, equipment return, system access removal, final timesheet submissions, and exit documentation.
• Communicate with relevant departments (IT, Facilities, Payroll, etc.) to ensure offboarding processes are completed smoothly and in compliance with internal protocols.
• Support departing employees by providing clear guidance, resources, and a respectful exit experience.
• Maintain and update offboarding documentation and identify opportunities to enhance offboarding procedures.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, providing logistical support to candidates, hiring managers, and interview panels.
• Serve as a secondary point of contact for candidates, offering timely communication and a positive candidate experience.
• Support the Internship Program, including planning and execution of events and programming.
• Support the performance review cycle, including manager training.
• Track and monitor performance review cycles, ensuring timely completion and accuracy.
• Respond to employee and manager questions regarding the performance review process.
• Assist with salary tracking and ensure alignment with departmental budgets.
• Support the preparation of materials for salary survey submissions.
• Prepare compensation reports and documentation as needed.
• Respond to employment verifications and unemployment claims.
• Prepare and manage monthly HR reports and dashboards.
• Maintain and update company organizational charts.
• Provide project support across People & Culture on a wide range of initiatives.
• Support Leave of Absence (LOA) administration, including preparation of leave letters and tracking of time taken.
• Ensure compliance with I-9 documentation requirements.
• Provide payroll support, timesheet reminders, data entry, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree