Gersh is one of this country’s leading talent and literary agencies and boasts some of the world’s finest talent. With offices in Beverly Hills and New York, Gersh maintains twelve full-service departments: Talent, Literary, Film Finance, Books, Comedy, Theater, Production, Alternative, Digital, Branding, Commercial Production, and Commercial Endorsements. The agency's roster of clients includes award-winning actors, writers, producers, directors, and below-the-line talent in film, television, new media, broadcast, and stage. Gersh has remained one of the most recognizable names in the business for over seven decades. We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our NY office. This is hands on, roll up your sleeves job. We are in-office and the HR Manager will be onsite 4- 5 days per week. This is an amazing opportunity for somebody that wants to learn, grow and be part of an HR team.

Duties include:

• Serve as first point of contact for HR inquiries for NY staff
• Oversee administrative staff
• Help recruit entry level candidates
• Manage and approve hourly timecards
• Conduct new hire orientation and compile personnel files
• Produce HRIS reports
• Benefits management
• Special projects as assigned
• Be an integral part of the HR department at large, providing support as needed to corporate office in Beverly Hills
• Rolling up your sleeves, as this is a very tactile role. No job is too big or too small

Qualifications:

• 5 plus years of HR experience. Entertainment industry experience is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience with ADP is a plus
• Experience managing benefits
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR practice
• Ability to maintain confidentiality surrounding sensitive information
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills required. Must be able to establish a rapport with employees and key partners at all levels.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office, (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Savvy with HR reporting

Salary: $85-105K