Full-Time
Director of Human Resources Information Systems
Creative Artists Agency
1,001-5,000 employees
Global talent and sports agency.
Compensation Overview
$195k - $215k/yr
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid role based out of the Los Angeles office.
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 12 years of experience in human resources information systems, human resources technology, or human resources operations.
- At least 8 years of hands-on Workday experience, including system configuration and optimization.
- Experience managing human resources information systems teams and cross-functional technology initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of human resources processes including recruiting, compensation, performance management, and workforce planning.
- Experience managing human resources data governance and reporting.
- Strategic systems thinking.
- Strong stakeholder management.
- Data governance and analytics expertise.
- Human resources process design and optimization.
- Project and change management.
- Team leadership and development.
- Define and execute the human resources information systems strategy aligned with business and human resources priorities.
- Ensure optimal system design, governance, and scalability of Workday HCM.
- Lead human resources technology roadmap planning, including enhancements, integrations, and upgrades.
- Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, and Information Technology leaders to ensure systems support organizational goals and operational efficiency.
- Oversee the configuration and ongoing optimization of Workday modules, including Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, and Learning.
- Ensure Workday functionality supports evolving human resources processes such as job architecture, workforce planning, and compensation cycles.
- Manage Workday releases, testing cycles, and system updates.
- Identify opportunities to improve system automation and reduce manual human resources processes.
- Establish and enforce human resources data governance standards to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
- Oversee the development of dashboards and workforce analytics using Workday reporting tools.
- Partner with Human Resources, Technology, and Finance to enable data-driven decision-making through reliable reporting and analytics.
- Ensure regulatory and audit requirements are met through proper system controls and documentation.
- Manage integrations between Workday and other enterprise systems such as payroll providers, benefits platforms, and other systems.
- Maintain and troubleshoot system integrations.
- Oversee relationships with Workday consultants and human resources technology vendors.
- Identify opportunities to streamline human resources processes through technology and automation.
- Lead initiatives to improve the employee and manager user experience within Workday.
- Reduce reliance on manual workflows and offline processes.
- Lead and develop a team of human resources information systems analysts and specialists.
- Establish strong project management discipline for system enhancements and implementations.
- Provide guidance on Workday best practices and human resources technology governance.
- Workday certification(s) or extensive functional configuration experience.
- Experience supporting large or complex organizations.
- Experience managing HR technology transformations or Workday implementations.
- Familiarity with Workday integrations and reporting tools such as Prism Analytics.
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a global talent and sports agency that coordinates representation and opportunities across film, television, music, sports, digital media, and live events. It helps clients such as actors, writers, athletes, brands, and other creators by connecting them with opportunities, brands, and capital through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach. CAA’s services include talent representation, brand marketing, investment banking, venture funding, and strategic partnerships, all supported by a network of over 2,000 employees and partners worldwide. The company differentiates itself through its broad, cross-sector platform, large international reach, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering integrated deals that leverage talent across multiple disciplines. Its goal is to grow clients’ careers and brands across multiple platforms while setting industry standards and creating new business opportunities.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$175M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
1975
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CAA hired Kendall Ostrow June 2, 2026, strengthening digital strategy across film, TV, sports.
- CAA added Rebecca Rusheen March 31, 2026, expanding creator monetization into brand deals.
- CAA Portas now lists over 150 experts across six continents, signaling global sports reach.
What critics are saying
- CAA's Range fight continues; January 9, 2026 arbitration and appeal drag into 2027.
- Former agents allege tens of millions in vested equity, damaging recruiting and morale.
- If creator revenues stall, CAA's London and Hollywood expansion loses its fastest-growth engine.
What makes Creative Artists Agency unique
- CAA Portas, launched after 2025 acquisition, sells sports consultancy alongside representation and dealmaking.
- CAA Creators keeps hiring, adding Sophie Crowther on August 18, 2026, in London.
- The New York Times on June 22, 2026 called CAA creators a center-stage strategy.
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↑ 19%UTA expands London team with two new agents. LONDON (vip-booking) - United Talent Agency (UTA) has expanded its London music operation with the appointment of agents Becky Drouet and Anthony Brown, as part of a wider round of six executive hires and 11 internal promotions across its music division. Brown joins UTA after more than 13 years at CAA, where he worked on global touring strategies for international artists, with a particular focus on hip-hop and R&B. Drouet arrives after 18 years at LPO, where she booked major tours and live events for international artists. At UTA, she will work across touring as well as the agency's corporate and private events business. The appointments further strengthen UTA's UK and European music team following the promotion of James Wright to Co-Head of UK Music last month. Three of the agency's 11 newly promoted coordinators are also based in London: Dylan Bryant, Brooke Newton and Emily Rhodes. The wider coordinator group will support agents and executives across touring, marketing, brand partnerships, music crossover and A&R. "We're thrilled to welcome this exceptional group of agents and executives to UTA Music, and look forward to working together in support of our clients," said Sam Kirby Yoh and David Zedeck, Co-Heads of Global Music at UTA. The agency has also added Chris Anderson, Randy Freedman, Jordan Golenberg and Lauren Katzakian to its Los Angeles office.
Beyond the Spotlight: Women Shaping the Future of Media. By Shiko Njoroge August 14, 2026 5 Mins Read As part of an ongoing effort to celebrate the women and queer women reshaping media, GLAAD, in partnership with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), hosted Beyond the Spotlight: Women Shaping the Future of Media Mixer, a conversation and networking evening spotlighting leaders across entertainment, podcasting, gaming, digital media, and local news. Held on July 30 at the Ray Kurtzman Theater at Creative Artist Agency (CAA) in Los Angeles, the panel brought together four accomplished creators and entrepreneurs whose work continues to expand who gets to tell stories, and how those stories get told. Doors opened to a full house, and by the time the evening moved into its networking mixer, it was clear the conversation had struck a nerve in the best possible way. Award-winning journalist and cultural critic Shar Jossell moderated the discussion, guiding a candid conversation with Youth Dealer Co. founder Brandi Andrews, WNBA legend turned filmmaker Angel McCoughtry, Black Girl Gamers founder Jay-Ann Lopez, and Hello Fallon Entertainment founder Fallon Jethroe. Throughout the evening, panelists reflected on what it takes to build a career in industries that weren't originally designed with them in mind. Brandi spoke about the importance of creating genuine spaces of safety and representation, not just symbolic ones, describing the goal as building rooms where people could simply "move in their own skin." Jay-Ann shared how Black Girl Gamers grew out of the need for community among Black women in gaming, and spoke candidly about the resilience it takes to keep building in public, online harassment included, while staying rooted in the integrity of the work. "I'm still here," she said, "and the work has to be done." Fallon talked about founding her own production company so she could shape who sits in the room, from casting to crew, making it a point to advocate for guests who reflect the full range of who her audience actually is. And Angel shared how an athletic career that began at age eight evolved, after two ACL tears, into a second act as a director and producer, guided along the way by mentors like Dawn Staley and Gina Prince-Bythewood. Her advice to anyone hesitating to make the leap was simple: "The worst they can say is no, but let's try." A recurring thread ran through the conversation: mentorship as something to actively seek out and then pay forward, the discipline of negotiating for more than just a paycheck, and the confidence to know when the answer is no. Panelists traded stories with warmth and humor as much as honesty, laughing through some memories and getting visibly emotional through others, and the room responded in kind. Several attendees told the GLAAD team afterward that it was one of the best panels they'd ever attended, and more than a few stayed well into the mixer to keep the conversation going one on one. Conversations like this one are exactly why GLAAD does this work. When women and queer women are given the space to tell their own stories, on their own terms, audiences gain a fuller picture of resilience, ambition, and community. That kind of authentic storytelling doesn't just entertain, it expands visibility, challenges harmful narratives, and drives the cultural shifts that matter, including how Gay And Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, Inc talk about issues like HIV stigma with accuracy and dignity. Thank you to its partners at CAA, and to Shar, Brandi, Angel, Jay-Ann, and Fallon for such a generous and memorable evening. Evenings like this one are a reminder of how much is possible when the right people are given the mic and the room to match. Gay And Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, Inc is already looking forward to the next one. To learn more about GLAAD's work advancing fair, accurate, and inclusive representation across media, visit glaad.org.
Winston Duke signs with UTA for representation. July 29, 2026 New Representation Type: Agency Department: Film/TV - Theatrical * Winston Duke has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation in all areas, leaving WME. * His UTA team includes agents Billy Lazarus, David Morris IV, Erik Telford, Hanley Baxter and Yasmine Pearl. * Duke keeps Shafran PR for publicity. * UTA will also help build out Duke's Papa Bois Productions banner, on top of his return as M'Baku in Avengers: Doomsday and Ryan Coogler's Black Panther 3. Winston Duke has signed with UTA for representation in all areas, exiting from from WME. He continues to be represented by Shafran PR. Duke, born in Tobago and raised in Brooklyn, broke out as M'Baku in Marvel's Black Panther, which grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide in 2018. He reprised the role in Avengers: Infinity War and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, where M'Baku becomes King of Wakanda. Duke returns as M'Baku in December's Avengers: Doomsday, and it was confirmed at Comic-Con that he'll appear in Ryan Coogler's Black Panther 3, due in 2028. Following his breakout in Black Panther, Duke starred opposite Lupita Nyong'o in Jordan Peele's Us, which brought in close to $260 million globally in 2019. Duke's new UTA team (Billy Lazarus, David Morris IV, Erik Telford, Hanley Baxter, and Yasmine Pearl) will also partner with him on Papa Bois Productions, his label for documentary, TV and feature projects. Up next, Duke lends his voice to the animated film Slime, alongside Teyana Taylor, LaKeith Stanfield, Kid Cudi and Willow Smith. The signing fits a busy July for UTA. Earlier in the month, Anthony Ramos left CAA for UTA. Days later, Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito parted ways with CAA to sign with UTA too. UTA just landed one of Marvel's most bankable supporting stars right as his highest-stakes stretch begins; two more Black Panther-universe films are on the way. That's a strong bet on a franchise that isn't slowing down. The signing also reads as part of a bigger pattern: UTA has now pulled three high-profile names (Duke, Ramos, and Esposito) away from rival agencies in a matter of weeks, all in July 2026 alone. UTA isn't just chasing acting credits here. By stepping in to help grow Papa Bois Productions, the agency is betting on Duke's future as a producer, not just an actor - a move that mirrors how agencies increasingly court talent as multi-hyphenate businesses rather than single-lane clients. Is UTA's July signing spree a sign of a broader shift in agency power, or a short-term hot streak? Could Duke's expanding Papa Bois Productions slate eventually rival his acting output in industry attention?
Kwame Onwuachi signs with CAA for representation. July 10, 2026 New Representation Type: Agency Department: Film/TV - Literacy, Brand Partnerships * James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi has signed with CAA for literary and brand partnerships representation, moving over from WME. * Berni Barta and Jiah Shin lead his Film/TV literary representation; Jordan Solomon handles brand partnerships. * CAA has already secured partnerships with American Express/Resy's Culinary Collective, Centurion Lounges, and a Lexus Culinary Master role. * Onwuachi continues to be represented by Carma Connected for public relations. James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author Kwame Onwuachi has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for representation, moving over from William Morris Endeavor (WME), which he joined in September 2025. Berni Barta and Jiah Shin will lead his Film/TV literary representation, while Jordan Solomon handles brand partnerships. CAA has already put deals in motion, adding Onwuachi to American Express and Resy's Culinary Collective, featuring his recipes in Centurion Lounges worldwide, and naming him a Lexus Culinary Master. Onwuachi trained at the Culinary Institute of America and opened his first restaurants by age 30, including Afro-Caribbean spot Kith/Kin in Washington, D.C. This spring he expanded west with Maroon at Sahara Las Vegas, following the success of Tatiana in New York City, a New York Times top-100 restaurant every year since opening in 2022. His D.C. restaurant Dōgon landed No. 8 on Washingtonian's 100 Very Best Restaurants list in 2026, and Patty Palace by Chef Kwame now serves fans at Citi Field and Barclays Center. His next cookbook, "All Hours," arrives September 22, following 2022's "My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef." His 2019 memoir, "Notes from a Young Black Chef," is being adapted into a film directed by Phillip Youmans. Onwuachi has hosted the James Beard Awards, created the 2025 Met Gala menu, and appears on "Top Chef," "Chopped," and "Somebody Feed Phil," alongside his role as executive producer for Food & Wine. He continues to be represented by Carma Connected for public relations. The signing adds Onwuachi to a busy year of CAA additions, following recent deals with drag star Trixie Mattel, "Lord of the Flies" breakout David McKenna, and reality personality Sam Thompson. This isn't a chef jumping ship after a bad fit; it's someone whose off-the-plate business (cookbooks, brand licensing, a film adaptation) has outgrown a single-lane setup. Splitting literary and brand partnerships into two CAA teams while keeping his legal and management reps untouched reads as a surgical add, not an overhaul. The fact that American Express, Resy, and Lexus deals are already active suggests CAA walked in with partnerships lined up, not just a signature. Does this signal CAA doubling down on culinary talent as a category to build out? Could this push more chef-driven brand licensing deals into the mainstream? Is Onwuachi's expanding restaurant footprint (D.C., NYC, Vegas) the real driver behind the need for a bigger brand infrastructure?
Kendall Ostrow joins CAA Creators. June 2, 2026 Reports To: Brent Weinstein Department: Creators * Kendall Ostrow has joined CAA Creators as an executive focused on business development and digital strategy for clients across film, TV, and sports. * Ostrow brings over 20 years of experience across The Ellen DeGeneres Show, ID PR, UTA, Candle Media, and most recently YouTube. * She reports to Brent Weinstein, who leads CAA's Creators division and joined the agency's senior leadership in 2025. * The hire signals CAA's push to deepen creator economy strategy as digital talent increasingly bridges into mainstream entertainment. Kendall Ostrow is bringing two decades of digital media expertise to Creative Artists Agency (CAA), joining its Creators division as an executive focused on business development and digital strategy. Ostrow's career reads like a roadmap of the digital media era. In 2007, she joined The Ellen DeGeneres Show to build its early social media presence, a pioneering move at the time. She then moved to ID PR in 2010, followed by a 2013 stint at UTA, where she helped launch the agency's digital data and insights practice. In 2022, she led business development at Candle Media before transitioning to YouTube in 2025. At CAA, Ostrow will work across the agency to connect creators with studios, streamers, brands, and broadcasters. She reports to Brent Weinstein, the senior executive who oversees the Creators division, which reps digital talent including iShowSpeed, Liza Koshy, and Rhett & Link. Kendall Ostrow isn't just another hire, she's a signal. CAA Creators is building out its executive bench with people who have lived inside the creator economy, not just adjacent to it. Ostrow's path from The Ellen DeGeneres Show's social team to YouTube's halls makes her one of the most seasoned digital strategists walking into any major agency right now. The timing is sharp too. The creator economy is no longer a niche lane, it's a primary revenue stream for entertainment, and CAA is clearly positioning itself as the agency that can straddle both worlds: legacy Hollywood and digital-native talent. Brent Weinstein's growing team is now stacked with credentialed operators, not just agents. For YouTube, losing Ostrow after just a year is worth noting. This is the kind of talent that platforms and studios compete over, and CAA just won that round. Will Ostrow's deep platform relationships, especially at YouTube, give CAA's creator clients a competitive edge in deal-making? Does this hire suggest CAA is preparing to launch dedicated digital strategy services beyond traditional representation?