Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, licensing, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.  Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.  The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.

The Role

CAA is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Executive to join its HR team.  The HRBP is both a strategic and execution role responsible for working with the business groups its supports to understand  current and future priorities and then building and executing tools and processes to ensure that the business has the necessary skills, structures and processes to achieve these priorities.  In this capacity, the HRBP will need deep expertise in multiple of the following areas:  coaching leaders, talent management/succession planning, inclusion and diversity, career development tools, employee relations, process design work, etc. Position will have a shared HR Assistant.

In addition, the HRBP will be responsible for all day-to-day human resources needs (i.e. employee relations, manager coaching, implementing new policies, employee onboarding, etc.). 

The Department 

Our CAA Human Resources team works across the entire agency to support our people and businesses. We hire, welcome, integrate, and provide learning opportunities for our colleagues. The team provides benefits and programs to support our people and their families. Additionally, we develop systems and tools to enable CAA to operate on a global scale. We do this all while honoring and promoting our culture. Our work is guided by our commitment to CAA being a great place to grow your career. 

Responsibilities

Provides HR guidance on all areas of people guidance and development – with a particular focus on early career employees. Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with Department Head to develop talent solutions and programs to help clients design effective, bespoke talent strategies aligned to talent strategyRecommends organizational development solutions and partners with L&D to design and facilitate learning solutionsPresents organization health dashboards to group leader and tracks progress to ensure talent strategy effectivenessManages and resolves complex employee relations issues and conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigationsMaintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance and effectively partners with the legal department as requiredProvides day-to-day performance management guidance to management and partners with internal HR team and Sr. HRBP as needed to support business needProvides HR policy guidance and interpretation as neededProvides guidance and input on workforce and succession planning in partnership with Regional HR LeaderSupport and maintain the employee engagement programs and initiatives that support CAA’s organizational goals and cultureDevelop and communicate positive employee relations strategies and retention initiatives that foster and promote a culture of excellence.Responsible for ensuring content consistency of messages and alignment to overall company and HR strategyResearch and work with management and other departments to build employee engagement initiativesServe as project point person on specific HRBP projects and initiativesSupervises an HR AssistantPerforms other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Experience in progressively more responsible human resources leadership roles, seven (7)+  years of human resources business partner experience preferredBachelor’s degree in related discipline preferredEntertainment industry experience preferredHR CoE experience a plusAbility to partner with, coach, and influence business leadersProficiency at translating business priorities into human resources strategies that can be practically implemented to help business achieve its prioritiesDeep experience with coaching and developing entry-level individuals Strong experience in employee relations; ability to gather insightful information to make informed decisionsAbility to practice diplomacy and troubleshoot with logic, wisdom and grace.Extensive technical expertise across multiple human resources disciplines (i.e. coaching, employee relations, talent development, succession planning, performance management, etc.)Proven capability to partner with the resources in centers of excellence to design tools and processes required to deliver human resources strategies while maintaining accountability for executionExperience building tools and processes for understanding capabilities required for jobs, workforce forecasting, and talent identificationCapability to guide the business through small and large scale change initiatives, developing and utilizing change management tools and approachesStrong operational excellence skillsAbility to deliver results in a highly dynamic and ambiguous environment  Ability to build relationships and influence in a manner that drive results at all levels of the organization

Location

Based out of the Los Angeles.  This hybrid role requires 4 days onsite in the Los Angeles office.

Compensation: The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $140,000-$188,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.