Human Resources Manager

Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans (MPI) has an immediate opportunity for a Human Resources Manager to join a collaborative HR team in a key role supporting learning and development, employee engagement and HR initiatives.

This position works onsite in Studio City, CA. MPI requires employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 with exceptions as required by law.

Local candidates only, relocation assistance is not provided.

Qualified candidates please submit letter of interest including compensation requirements and current resume for consideration.

MPI offers free employee medical, dental, behavioral health, vision and life insurance ($50 / month for family coverage), retirement and pension, and generous paid time off.

Responsibilities include :

• Co-manage internal training initiatives including management of Skillsoft / Percipio LMS and DDI Pinpoint LMS
• Effectively manage promotion and communication of learning & development opportunities for employees to increase participation in programs and impact upskilling of staff
• Manage promotion of supplemental benefit programs to increase awareness and impact engagement.
• Co-manage the administration of leave of absence requests and the daily management and maintenance of FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL, ADA, Workers Comp and Short and Long Term Disability (STD / LTD) claims, including responsibility for the ADA interactive process.
• Co-manage all aspects of Workers Compensation claims from initial report of injury through investigation and coordination of benefits.

Fulfill all documentation requirements to assure accurate claims management. Work with employees and claims adjusters to assure quality treatment and effective return to work.

• Using knowledge and familiarity with compensation best practices, manage benchmarking of compensation ranges balancing external market pricing and internal equity, ensuring compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Create, prepare, update and maintain HR reports for analyzing, reporting and managing data.
• Work cross-functionally with HR Generalists and Talent Acquisition Specialists.
• Co-manage performance management activities, annual evaluations and corrective action.
• Assist with employee relations matters including employee investigations.
• Identify issues and concerns as they arise and proactively recommend a plan for resolution.
• Communicate effectively with a high level of customer service and maintain a professional working relationships within MPI and other third-party vendors.

Qualifications :

Minimum of 5+ years experience as a Human Resources senior level generalist, business partner or manager in California;

people management / supervisory experience preferred.

• Knowledge of and experience using Skillsoft / Percipio and DDI Pinpoint learning management systems strongly preferred.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills to lead and / or co-facilitate training; certification as a True Colors facilitator a plus.
• Knowledge of and minimum 5+ years of experience managing LOAs including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL, ADA, FLSA, FEHA and EEOC.
• Ability to discern when to pend a decision on FMLA based on receipt of additional medical documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including grammar and spelling.
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office Suite; intermediate Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills (advanced skills a plus).
• Excellent technical skills, experience and familiarity with HR Analytics, HRIS and ATS systems.
• Experience using Ceridian Dayforce and Salary.com compensation tools a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• HR Certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience and ability to handle confidential information professionally and with discretion; demonstrated sound, professional judgment.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 annually. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.

About MPI

Located in Studio City, CA , the Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plans (MPI) are multi-employer trust funds established by collective bargaining agreements between various employers and over 30 Unions and Guilds representing employees in the motion picture industry.

Recognized as an Employer of Choice and Great Place to Work for its employee-focused work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, MPI is a recipient of the World at Work Seal of Distinction and is certified as a Great Place to Work.

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