Job Title:             People Solutions & Compliance Generalist

Reports to:          VP, People Solutions & Compliance

Location:              Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

FLSA Status:       Exempt

JOIN OUR TEAM

At UP Entertainment, we are passionate about storytelling, cultural trends, and fostering dynamic audience engagement across screens and platforms. Join us in making UP Entertainment the leading platform for uplifting digital entertainment. 

We’re excited to learn more about you! To apply for this position, please follow the link and instructions at the bottom of the job description. We look forward to learning about your interest in the role, your experience, knowledge and talents!

SUMMARY:

The People Solutions & Compliance Generalist focuses on building and maintaining productive relationships internally and externally and will own key people team functions such as recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement. This position involves support of day-to-day HR operations, including personnel records, benefits administration, payroll, and policy implementation. Most importantly, the role requires initiative and strong project management to drive successful initiatives. 

WHO WE ARE: 

At UP Entertainment, we believe that quality entertainment, with uplifting and inspiring stories, has the power to positively impact hearts and change our world. Our core purpose is to UPlift Someone. UP Entertainment, celebrating its 20th anniversary this October, is the destination for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms. Brands include UP Faith & Family, UPtv, aspireTV, aspireTV+, GaitherTV+ and Cine Romántico.  UP Entertainment’s award-winning pro-social initiative, “UPlift Someone,” has inspired over 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos. 

UP Entertainment’s core values are: Be Uplifting, Be Your Best, and Be a Buffalo.  

Be Uplifting

We aim to uplift and inspire, making someone’s day and their life better by serving them well. We share knowledge and information and are committed to developing ourselves and others. We team up across boundaries and differences to win. At UP, success is shared.

Be Your Best

Our employees are our greatest assets. Our differences, experiences and passions are respected, celebrated and supported at UP because we are most productive as our authentic selves. We always give our absolute best and pursue excellence by designing and planning for the results we want and deliver them. 

Be a Buffalo

Like buffalo, we run unified toward challenges and face them with determination and strength. Our industry is unpredictable and so are we. We work hard and are most resourceful and innovative when pressure is applied. We are confident and courageous, resolute, and strong. At UP, we welcome disruption.

WHO YOU ARE 

You are a People Person, are great at building relationships and love being part of the People Team!  You have a passion for helping people and finding solutions.  You work well under pressure, escalate when needed and are able to quickly adapt to change.  You are detail oriented and a proficient project manager – with a proven ability to meet deadlines and yet are able to keep the big picture in focus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

·         Assist in developing employer branding that complements UP Entertainment values to attract and retain top talent.

·         Assist in developing and implementing all phases of the talent acquisition process in alignment with Company strategy, values and performance competencies from sourcing through the offer process with an emphasis on the candidate journey.

·         Collaborate with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.

·         Lead the interview training process for individuals and panel interviewers.

·         Manage the pre-employment process, including criminal background check verification and reference checks.

·         Lead new hire orientation and onboarding.

·         Support the development and ongoing improvement of the onboarding process, with emphasis on the employee journey.

Administrative and Recordkeeping

·         Onboard new hires through HRIS and maintain files for current employees.

·         Facilitate and coordinate new hire essentials for new employees (laptop, computer, phone, email address, network drive access, building access card, etc.).

·         Assist with employment verification requests in a timely manner as needed (back-up support).

·         Handle termination documentation and recordkeeping as needed.

·         Assist with legal and regulatory compliance as needed. 

Employee Engagement and Recognition

·         Coordinate, facilitate, oversee and foster participation in employee events (Holiday Party, Quarterly Employee outings, Lunch & Learns, etc.).

·         Implement regular feedback mechanisms such as surveys to gauge employee satisfaction and engagement

Training and Development 

·         Develop and lead People Solutions related training and presentation materials.

·         Support development of training programs in the LMS to align with company initiatives and priorities.

·         Partner with PEO for organizational training and development opportunities.

·         Support management and administration of mentorship, and leadership development programs.

·         Identify training needs for business units and individual coaching needs.

Employee Relations and Performance Management

·         Participate in employee relations and performance management counseling as needed, which may include assignments in development and delivery of feedback or corrective actions that align with UP values and processes.

·         Conduct exit interviews and manage the offboarding process.

 Payroll and Benefits (back-up support)

·         Serve as secondary/backup for preparation and processing employee payroll for salaried and hourly employees.

·         Respond in an accurate and timely manner to payroll & benefit related questions from employees.

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

·         Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required.

·         Minimum 3-5 years of human resources experience, with at least 2 years’ full-cycle recruitment and familiarity with recruiting/applicant tracking software.

·         Media and entertainment experience a plus.

 SKILLS:

·         Oral & Written Communications: Exceptional, written, and oral communication skills. Communicates well one on one, in small groups and larger presentations, including external public speaking. Writes clear, precise, well-organized documents using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and wording.

·         Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team; experience working with cross-functional teams.

·         Organization & Planning: Plans, organizes, and manages workload in an efficient manner. Focuses on key priorities.

·         Judgement & Decision Making: Consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision-making. Neither indecisive nor hip-shooter. Generates sensible, realistic, practical solutions to problems. Exhibits a high level of integrity, earning trust of coworkers and putting organization and team above self-interests.

·         Initiative: Goes beyond the call of duty. Shows bias for action. A results-oriented “doer.”

·         Problem Solving and Analysis: Identifies significant problems and opportunities. Analyzes problems in depth and achieves effective resolution. Determines root causes for issues and solves for them, striving for continuous improvement.

·         Continuous Learning: Seeks feedback to improve performance and strives continuously build; Especially around the key elements of the service including distributors, platforms, and content.

TECHNICAL SKILLS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be at minimum proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and experienced with HRIS software tools and reporting.

 CERTIFICATIONS

PHR highly preferred.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal-employment principles and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. The terms and conditions of the application process and employment relationship are to be non-discriminatory—without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation or any other protected category or class that may be applicable to you in the jurisdiction where you are employed. UP Entertainment. Moreover, in accordance with federal and applicable state and local law, we provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances conflict with work requirements and for applicants and employees with known disabilities provided that such individuals are qualified to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, and provided that any accommodations would not impose an undue hardship on the company or introduce a direct threat to the health and safety of the worksite employee with a disability or others. Any applicant or employee who requires a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a company manager, a company officer or Insperity to request such an accommodation.

 TO APPLY:  Visit UP Entertainments Careers Page.  If you have previously applied with UP, please Login.  If this is your first visit, select the career opportunity that is of interest to you.  At the bottom of the job description, you will be prompted to create a candidate profile.  Creation of an account is required to begin the application process.   

For more information about UP Entertainment, our brands and values, please visit our website:  www.upentertainment.com