People and Culture Specialist

People and Culture Specialist# People and Culture Specialist Provo, UT 84601## Overview Salary Range $56,800.00 - $62,610.00 Salary/year## Description
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* Who We Are:

** Angel is the home of stories that amplify light. Through its platform, thousands of “Angel” investors choose which titles will be created, funded, and distributed. Angel allows creators and audiences to form passionate communities around their creative projects, making the story behind the story as important as the final project itself. Some of the studio's key projects-- The Sound of Freedom and Dry Bar Comedy --have earned billions of views around the world.

Learn more We’re looking for passionate team members who want to build world-class products that will reshape media over the coming decades. Learn more about:

Our North Star Company Strategy Team Principles Join us and be part of stories that amplify light!

Summary/objective:

The People & Culture Specialist serves as a key first-line contact and operational backbone for the People & Culture team. This senior specialist role provides friendly, efficient support to Team Members while handling a wide range of day-to-day HR operations, compliance tasks, and administrative processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, loves helping people, and brings independent judgment and process ownership to keep Angel a high-trust, mission-aligned workplace.

Expectations at Angel Studios:
* Amplify light in every action.
* As the owner of your outcomes, you are empowered to break down silos and coordinate with any and all people you need in order to reach your goals.
* You are ultimately responsible for achieving the outcomes while also using resources wisely - whether that be money, people, or time.
* Know your customer - it might be our viewers, investors, creators, or internal Angel Teams. Ensure you understand your customer and are providing what THEY need and not just what you want to build.
* You OWN the success of your team members, including hiring, onboarding, goals, performance management, raises, terminations, etc.
* Hold team members accountable to their goals - help them grow and make the most of the resources they bring. Document their performance for reviews.
* Create opportunities for team members to take initiative and ownership.
* Give consistent and timely candid feedback with compassion - your team members need to know where they stand at all times. If you find yourself doubting a team member, address it swiftly with actionable feedback.
* Contributes in a way that moves the Angel mission forward and exemplifies the team qualities required for working at Angel.
* When faced with roadblocks, mistakes or unforeseen circumstances, consistently and proactively find creative solutions and/or break down barriers to handle the challenge or complication. (Focus is on creating/building/testing/learning/resolution rather than getting stuck and identifying or placing blame).###### Qualifications Essential functions
* Serve as the primary point of contact for Team Member inquiries via email and other channels, providing prompt, accurate guidance on benefits, policies, payroll, leave, and general HR questions (escalating complex matters as needed).
* Provide administrative support across multiple HR functions, including recruiting, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, onboarding, and employee records.
* Process HR department applications, employment forms, benefits enrollment, and related documentation; maintain accurate attendance and employment records.
* Compile statistics and support the preparation of various HR management reports.
* Conduct pre-employment screening interviews, check references, and respond to routine questions on HR policies and procedures.
* Support core operations including HRIS data entry/audits, contract administration, compliance tasks, and recruiting coordination.
* Coach and provide instruction to lower-level professional staff as needed.
* Proactively identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to cross-functional projects that enhance the Team Member experience.
* Help maintain compliance with employment laws and…