Associate People Business Partner

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

How We LEAD

We are looking for an Associate, HR Business Partner (also known as our Associate, People Business Partner) to provide generalist support across several North American labels and business units. The role is critical in executing our people and culture initiatives, assisting with employee-relations inquiries, providing great internal client support, and driving HR functional excellence, compliance, and process improvement for the business. All that in service of creating a best-in-class employee experience.

How You’ll CREATE

• Act as “one stop shop” contact for all people related inquiries within a matrixed HR business partner model with several centers of excellence
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on general HR topics, policies and processes
• Assist managers with job descriptions, job leveling and promotion/compensation recommendations
• Support company-wide and function-specific HR initiatives and programs, including annual compensation review/bonus process, employee pulse surveys, new employee onboarding, absence and leave administration, team-engagement efforts
• Support effective resolution of employee relations matters.
• Participate in and contribute to HR projects and special projects
• Manage onboarding & offboarding related processes
• Analyze employment trends and share with the broader Business Partner team
• Create custom reports, spreadsheets, project plans, presentation and other documentation to support HR initiatives
• Recommend process improvements and highlight opportunities for increased consistency and effectiveness across teams
• Duties, responsibilities and client groups that you work with may change and evolve based on business needs
  
  

Bring Your VIBE

• Minimum 3 years of Human Resources experience, including some combination of knowledge or experience in HR practices, policies & procedures, employee relations, and state and federal labor law
• Comfortable being “visible” (virtually and in-office) to employees; pro-actively seeking out interactions and building internal relationships
• experience with answering general employee questions on a day-to-day basis
• Self-starter mentality with a focus on continuous improvement and a progressive, solution-based approach to HR
• Ability to exhibit an internal customer service mindset and sustain quick responsiveness
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to effectively interface with individuals at various levels of the organization and provide appropriate counseling and feedback as necessary
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Strong software skills including Workday, Microsoft 365, Qualtrics (desirable), and AI platforms (desirable)
• A roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and willingness to work hard to contribute to the successful implementation of our strategic initiatives and programs
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively on a team
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines under competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and desire to work in a 4/1 hybrid work model (4 days in-office)
• BS/BA in Business or Human Resources Management or related field desirable.
  
  

Perks Playlist

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
  
  

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
  
  

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category

People, Inclusion & Culture

Salary Range

$86,600-$95,000

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.