Description
AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts).
AMDA is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Senior Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations on our Los Angeles Campus. This role will serve as an HR resource for employees/supervisors, providing guidance across core HR functions including employee relations, performance management, compliance, onboarding, and HR process support. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and experienced in handling HR matters with professionalism, discretion, and consistency.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as a primary point of contact for HR support to staff and supervisors on the LA Campus
- Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, employee relations, and performance management
- Support recruitment efforts including job postings, screening, interview coordination, and onboarding
- Assist with employee onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes
- Support HR compliance efforts, including documentation, recordkeeping, and policy adherence
- Partner with leadership to address workplace issues, employee concerns, and conflict resolution
- Coordinate and support performance evaluation cycles and coaching conversations
- Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment, qualifying life events, and employee support inquiries
- Manage leave of absence administration (including coordination, tracking, documentation, and return-to-work processes) in alignment with applicable policies and regulations
- Coordinate workers’ compensation claims, including reporting, documentation, communication with carriers/vendors, and return-to-work support
- Assist with HR reporting, tracking, and administrative processes as needed
- Maintain employee files and HR documentation in accordance with confidentiality standards
- Support HR initiatives and projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience (Senior-level experience preferred)
- Demonstrated experience with benefits administration, leave of absence management, and workers’ compensation
- Strong working knowledge of HR best practices, employee relations, and compliance
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and campus teams
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace tools
- SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR a plus
Position Information:
- The regular schedule for this role is Monday - Friday (9:00am – 5:30pm PT)
- The pay range for this position is $85,000 - $90,000 annually.
- This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check.
- This is a fully in-person Position.
Diversity and Qualifications:
AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.