HR Generalist
$61k - $93k+ Annual discretionary bonus + 401(k) match
Mid
Bachelor's
New York, NY, USA
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People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations
About the job
Requirements
- Two to four years of HR, Talent Acquisition, recruiting coordination, office services, or related administrative experience; prior customer-facing experience is also considered.
- Working familiarity with HR information systems, applicant tracking, or workflow platforms; Workday is preferred. Strong general computer skills, including Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint, are required.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple transactional, scheduling, and coordination tasks accurately and on deadline.
- A professional, service-oriented demeanor and the ability to support employees, managers, candidates, vendors, and office visitors with discretion and sound judgment.
- Comfort balancing HR responsibilities with on-site office services and facilities support in a fast-paced office environment.
- Good judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee, candidate, and business information.
- Eagerness to learn across HR disciplines, with interest in growing within Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, employee experience, or related HR specialist career paths.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a first point of contact for employee, manager, candidate, and hiring team questions related to HR policies, recruiting processes, systems, and general workplace support.
- Provide first-level guidance to employees and managers on HR policies and standard practices, escalating complex or sensitive matters to the HR Business Partner team.
- Execute employee lifecycle changes, including job changes, transfers, promotions, manager changes, and terminations, with accurate documentation and system updates.
- Serve as the primary HR Generalist partner for Talent Acquisition support by coordinating requisition activity, interview logistics, candidate communications, offer-related workflows, and hiring process follow-up.
- Submit and track job requisitions with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition, ensuring required approvals, job details, and position information are accurate and complete.
- Coordinate interviews, prepare interview materials, monitor process timelines, and help resolve scheduling or workflow issues to support a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
- Assist with pre-hire, onboarding, and new hire readiness activities, coordinating with HR, IT, facilities, hiring managers, and other internal partners.
- Partner with Centers of Excellence on data audits, position management updates, recruiting-related reporting, and system clean-up projects.
- Provide on-site office services and facilities support for the New York office, partnering with internal stakeholders and external vendors to maintain an organized, employee-ready workplace.
- Support day-to-day office operations, including visitor coordination, conference room readiness, supply management, mail and package coordination, workspace support, invoice processing, and escalation of facilities-related issues.
- Assist with New York office events, employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and other on-site employee experience initiatives with HR, Learning and Development, Corporate Communications, and office services partners.
- Partner with Corporate Communications on communications related to policy updates, HR programs, office updates, and organizational announcements.
- Model company values and contribute to a positive, inclusive employee, candidate, and workplace experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting recruiting processes, interview coordination, candidate communications, requisition tracking, or hiring manager follow-up is strongly preferred.
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience.
- An aPHR or PHR HR certification is a plus.
About the company
Starz is a premium streaming service that offers a large library of original series, movies, and exclusive content. It provides on-demand access through subscriptions, with a promotional rate of $4.99 per month for the first three months to attract new users. The platform streams a diverse mix of genres, including comedy, drama, action, horror, family adventures, and documentaries, to a broad audience. Content can be watched anytime via the Starz app or supported devices, and new titles are added regularly to keep the catalog fresh. Starz differentiates itself by offering exclusive series and movies that you can’t find on other platforms, along with bold storytelling across its library. Its goal is to grow and retain subscribers by delivering premium entertainment and a steady flow of exclusive and high-quality content in a competitive streaming market.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
Founded
1991
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 7, 2026 OTT revenue grew year over year for the first time since 2024.
- Q2 2026 engagement hit a company record, driven by Outlander, Raising Kanan, and Fightland.
- Starz raised 2026 free-cash-flow guidance after refinancing $100 million of credit facilities.
What critics are saying
- October 1, 2026 Verizon Fios blackout cuts Starz channels, app access, and demand.
- Q2 2026 total revenue fell 4%; linear revenue dropped 12%, exposing declining pay-TV.
- Debt reached $625.1 million in June 2026; a streaming stumble risks refinancing stress.
What makes Starz unique
- Starz owns the Power and Outlander franchises, anchoring loyal fandoms in 2026.
- October 1, 2026 HBCU First LOOK sponsorship reinforces its women-and-diverse-audience positioning.
- August 2026 Peacock, Prime Video, and Netflix partnerships extend reach without platform rebuilds.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Performance Bonus
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Program