Human Resource Director Job at DramaBox, Los Angeles, CA

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  • DramaBox
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Human Resources Manager (U.S. Based)

We are seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead and grow our U.S. HR function. This role is responsible for developing local recruitment capabilities, driving key talent strategies, and overseeing day-to-day HR operations. As our first HR hire in the region, you will play a critical role in shaping a high-performing, mission-driven team and driving people initiatives that align with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Organizational Development

  • Design and execute recruitment strategies to attract creative, production, and operational talent in the U.S.
  • Identify hiring needs, forecast pipelines, and manage full-cycle recruitment
  • Lead localized employer branding and campus outreach programs
  • Optimize recruiting processes, tools, and data systems for efficiency and scale

2. HR Operations & Employee Services

  • Manage the full employee life-cycle, including on-boarding, transfers, off-boarding, and documentation
  • Advise on compensation, benefits, and employee relations in compliance with federal and state laws
  • Maintain data integrity across HR systems (Gusto) and employee records
  • Oversee administration of benefits programs, PTO policies, and insurance plans

3. HR Leadership & Strategic People Initiatives

  • Serve as the main HR contact for the U.S. office, championing culture and employee engagement
  • Partner with leadership on org planning, talent development, and process improvements
  • Support performance reviews, feedback cycles, internal communications, and team events
  • Coach and grow the local HR/recruiting team as it expands
  • Leverage people insights to support decision-making and promote an inclusive, accountable workplace

4. Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure HR practices meet U.S. labor regulations and internal policies
  • Handle sensitive employee matters with discretion and professionalism
  • Monitor changes in employment law and proactively update HR practices

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, with 3–5 years in a leadership or management role
  • Proven success in recruitment and talent development, ideally in creative, media, tech, or startup environments
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. labor law, compliance, and compensation/benefits best practices
  • Proficient in English; Mandarin Chinese is a strong plus
  • Highly organized, analytical, and capable of balancing strategy and execution
  • Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience building HR functions from the ground up
  • Experience supporting remote or distributed teams
  • Familiarity with creative industries such as film, content production, or digital media

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Remote work,

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