Associate People Business Partner

Overview We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. We are looking for an Associate, HR Business Partner (also known as Associate, People Business Partner) to provide generalist support across several North American labels and business units. The role is critical in executing our people and culture initiatives, assisting with employee-relations inquiries, providing great internal client support, and driving HR functional excellence, compliance, and process improvement for the business. All that in service of creating a best-in-class employee experience. Responsibilities Act as a ’one-stop shop’ contact for all people-related inquiries within a matrixed HR business partner model with several centers of excellence. Provide guidance to managers and employees on general HR topics, policies and processes. Assist managers with job descriptions, job leveling and promotion/compensation recommendations. Support company-wide and function-specific HR initiatives and programs, including annual compensation review/bonus process, employee pulse surveys, new employee onboarding, absence and leave administration, and team engagement efforts. Support effective resolution of employee relations matters. Participate in and contribute to HR projects and special projects. Manage onboarding and off-boarding related processes. Analyze employment trends and share with the broader Business Partner team. Create custom reports, spreadsheets, project plans, presentations and other documentation to support HR initiatives. Recommend process improvements and highlight opportunities for increased consistency and effectiveness across teams. Duties, responsibilities and client groups may change and evolve based on business needs. Qualifications Minimum three years of Human Resources experience, including a combination of knowledge or experience in HR practices, policies & procedures, employee relations, and state and federal labor law. Comfortable being visible (virtually and in-office) to employees; proactive in seeking out interactions and building internal relationships. Experience answering general employee questions on a day-to-day basis. Self-starter mentality with a focus on continuous improvement and a progressive, solution-based approach to HR. Demonstrated internal customer service mindset and ability to sustain quick responsiveness. Outstanding interpersonal skills to interface with individuals at various levels of the organization and provide appropriate counseling and feedback. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Strong software skills, including Workday, Microsoft 365, Qualtrics (desirable) and AI platforms (desirable). Roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and willingness to work hard to contribute to strategic initiatives and programs. Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively on a team. Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines under competing priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Desire to work in a 4/1 hybrid work model (four days in-office). BS/BA in Business or Human Resources Management or related field desirable. Compensation Salary Range: $86,600‑$95,000 (actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job). Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services. Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants. Well‑being reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year). Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement. 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution. Flexible paid time off (PTO) for exempt employees, 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees, 2-weeks paid winter break, 10 company holidays (including Juneteenth and Well-being Day), summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day). Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent. Legal & EEO Statement Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT. Disclaimer This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change. #J-18808-Ljbffr 600 UMG Recordings Inc