Job Description
Job Description
HR Manager— ZEALOT (New York, NY)
Full-Time | Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Hours : 10 : 00 AM – 7 : 00 PM local time
Reports to : Head of HR (located in CA)
ZEALOT, a leading creative advertising agency known for producing standout trailers, teasers, and print campaigns for major films, shows, and entertainment brands, is seeking a HR Manager to join our New York office. We are a growing company of approximately 110 employees across the U.S., with continued expansion on the horizon. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment and is excited by both hands-on HR work and the opportunity to help build stronger HR processes as we scale.
This position supports U.S.based employees across our New York and Los Angeles offices (our London office is not within this role’s scope). The HR Manager will manage the daily HR operations and full employee lifecycle, while partnering closely with the Head of HR on initiatives that improve our systems, tools, and programs.
Key ResponsibilitiesEmployee Lifecycle & Daily Operations
- Lead day-to-day HR activities across the full employee lifecycle : recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee changes, leaves of absence, and offboarding
- Support hiring managers throughout the recruiting and selection process
- Ensure a consistent, engaging employee experience across our growing U.S. workforce
Payroll & Compliance
Own multistate payroll processing, particularly for New York and CaliforniaEnsure timely, accurate payroll and compliance with all relevant regulations
Work with Finance on audits, reporting, and payroll-related mattersMaintain accurate employee records, documentation, and regulatory compliance
Benefits & Total Rewards
Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions and HR support needsManage benefits administration in partnership with broker and Head of HR, including open enrollment, benefits communication, and wellness program.
Provide guidance around HR policies, leave programs, and workplace concerns with professionalism and discretionAssist Head of HR with compensation and broader total rewards programs and administrationHR Processes, Tools & Continuous Improvement
Help strengthen and streamline HR workflows, documentation, and systemsBring ideas and energy to improving current HR programs and contributing to new solutions as we grow
Collaborate with the Head of HR on initiatives related to training, performance processes, and organizational developmentCulture, Employee Relations, & Creative Environment Support
Effectively support creative teams and understand the nuances of a creative agency environmentUphold with Head of HR and leadership a culture of collaboration, creativity, community, kindness, learning, and respect
Demonstrate humility, curiosity, patience, and a genuine desire to learn and contribute as the HR function evolvesWhat We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree preferred (HR, Business, or related field)5+ years of HR Manager and HR Generalist experience including managing HR programs; experience, including ownership of payroll is requiredStrong experience with multistate payroll, specifically NY & CAExperience working with creative, entertainment, or agency teams is a plusPaylocity experience or familiarity with similar HRIS / payroll systems is a strong preferenceExcellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skillsPro-active team member, with excellent knowledge of Office 365 (word, excel and outlook are essential), Slack, Zoom, Applicant Tracking Software.A proactive, process-improvement mindset and comfort working in a growing, evolving HR environmentWhy Join ZEALOT?
Join a growing company positioned for continued expansionPlay a key role in shaping the employee experience and core HR operationsWork closely with a Head of HR focused on strategic, developmental initiatives—offering strong opportunities for learning and growthBe part of a highly creative, passionate, and award-winning team doing exciting work in entertainment marketing Salary Range : $90k to $110k.Salary Range : $90k to $110k.
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