Senior HR Business Partner (Bi-Lingual Spanish Required)

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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! 

We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.  Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.  

We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of: 

• Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.

• Provocative Playfulness:  We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.

• Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.

• Authentic Compassion: We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.

• Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on….

Job Description:

Job Disclosures:

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $95,000-$110,000.  Compensation may vary based on location and experience.  

Job Summary:

The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) is an integral member of the site operations team responsible for providing strategic HR support.  Thinking strategically and executing tactically, the HRBP collaborates across many teams and navigates situations with a customer-focused mindset.

As a member of the Exhibitions Operations HR team, you will be a trusted advisor tasked with creating a positive and productive work environment for your client group.  This position reports to the Senior Director, HR.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance regarding performance management, coaching, career development, and employee relations.

• Work closely with leaders and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, and improve retention.

• Support the non-exempt recruitment activities within the assigned line of business, ensuring a high caliber of talent for current and future needs. Liaise with the corporate recruitment team for exempt recruitment activities.

• Leverage strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations at varying levels of the organization; including but not limited to senior leadership.

• Understand business goals and recommends new approaches and methods to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company.

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.  Ensure timely follow-up and adherence to non-retaliation policy.

• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation, advise on location-specific guidance and procedures when applicable.

• Support learning and development activities on-site including new hire orientation, HR training and programming and outreach-led activities.

• Maintain a deep understanding of the employee experience and develop connections with employees through multiple avenues including job shadowing, walking chats and manager-on-duty responsibilities.

• Liaise with HR centers of excellence to resolve employee inquiries and issues related to Payroll, Benefits, and Compensation.

• Drive compliance on-site by maintaining awareness of current and developing state and local statutes related to employment, and employer responsibilities.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with California meal and rest break laws for all non-exempt em