HR & Culture Specialist
46 Entertainment, Gallatin, TN, United States
Together, our family of companies delivers end-to-end solutions across live entertainment, touring, logistics, production, hospitality, and event promotion. Founded and led by industry veterans, we support artists, crews, brands, and partners with the infrastructure, creativity, and operational excellence required to bring exceptional live experiences to life. From transportation and freight logistics to full‑scale event production, hospitality services, and live music promotion, our businesses are built to work seamlessly across the entertainment ecosystem.
What unites our companies is a shared commitment to reliability, creativity, and people‑first service. We pride ourselves on teams rooted in authenticity, integrity, and collaboration—whether behind the wheel, backstage, on the production floor, or at the front of house. By combining technical expertise, personalized service, and a deep understanding of live events, we create memorable experiences while serving as trusted partners to the artists, crews, and communities we support.
Role
The HR Generalist is responsible for delivering end‑to‑end human resources operations across four companies with a combined workforce of approximately 170 employees. This role is highly hands‑on and operational, serving as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers while ensuring consistent, compliant, and people‑centered HR practices across all entities.
This position does not handle legal representation or employment law counsel, but does include full payroll ownership and coordination, along with core HR functions such as recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, performance processes, and HR systems.
The HR Generalist works closely with leadership, finance, and external vendors (payroll providers, benefits brokers, legal counsel as needed) to support a positive employee experience and scalable HR operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Payroll & HR Operations
Own and manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for all four companies
Ensure accurate payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, pay changes, bonuses, and time‑off tracking
Coordinate with Finance on payroll funding, reporting, and reconciliations
Manage payroll vendor relationships and resolve payroll‑related issues
Maintain employee records and HRIS data accuracy
Produce regular HR and payroll reports for leadership
2. Recruiting & Onboarding
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs
Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and offers
Manage background checks and pre‑employment requirements
Lead onboarding processes including orientation, documentation, and system access
Ensure a consistent onboarding experience across all companies
3. Benefits Administration
Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, retirement, leave policies)
Serve as the main point of contact for employee benefit questions
Coordinate open enrollment and benefits communications
Liaise with benefits brokers and vendors
Support employee leave administration (medical, parental, personal)
4. Employee Relations & Engagement
Act as a trusted HR partner for employee questions and concerns
Support managers with performance management, feedback, and coaching conversations
Address employee relations issues with professionalism, confidentiality, and fairness
Assist with disciplinary processes and documentation (in coordination with leadership)
Support engagement initiatives and culture‑building efforts
5. Performance & Talent Processes
Support performance review cycles and goal‑setting processes
Assist with job descriptions, role leveling, and internal mobility
Coordinate training and development activities as neededTrack performance documentation and outcomes
6. Policies, Compliance & Best Practices (Non‑Legal)
Maintain and update employee handbooks and HR policies
Ensure HR practices align with company policies and standard employment requirements
Coordinate with external legal counsel when legal guidance is required (in coordination with leadership)
Support audits or compliance‑related documentation requests
Hands‑on, operational HR role
High trust and visibility across the organization
Balance of employee‑facing support and administrative ownership
Critical role in ensuring consistency and scalability across multiple companies
What You’ll Need
4–7+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or similar role
Demonstrated experience managing payroll for multi‑entity & multi‑state organizations
Strong knowledge of HR operations, benefits, and employee lifecycle processes
Experience supporting 100–200 employees across multiple teams or companies
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Comfortable working independently and prioritizing across competing demands
Bonus Points
Experience supporting multiple companies or business units
HRIS and payroll system experience (e.g., ADP)
Experience partnering closely with Finance and Operations
Why You’ll Love It Here
Competitive Salary
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Generous paid time off including paid holidays
Opportunity to participate in 401(k) programs with company match
Company to pay for or reimburse for all travel and other related expenses for approved company business
Opportunities to grow and develop in a fun, dynamic environment
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What unites our companies is a shared commitment to reliability, creativity, and people‑first service. We pride ourselves on teams rooted in authenticity, integrity, and collaboration—whether behind the wheel, backstage, on the production floor, or at the front of house. By combining technical expertise, personalized service, and a deep understanding of live events, we create memorable experiences while serving as trusted partners to the artists, crews, and communities we support.
Role
The HR Generalist is responsible for delivering end‑to‑end human resources operations across four companies with a combined workforce of approximately 170 employees. This role is highly hands‑on and operational, serving as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers while ensuring consistent, compliant, and people‑centered HR practices across all entities.
This position does not handle legal representation or employment law counsel, but does include full payroll ownership and coordination, along with core HR functions such as recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, performance processes, and HR systems.
The HR Generalist works closely with leadership, finance, and external vendors (payroll providers, benefits brokers, legal counsel as needed) to support a positive employee experience and scalable HR operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Payroll & HR Operations
Own and manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for all four companies
Ensure accurate payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, pay changes, bonuses, and time‑off tracking
Coordinate with Finance on payroll funding, reporting, and reconciliations
Manage payroll vendor relationships and resolve payroll‑related issues
Maintain employee records and HRIS data accuracy
Produce regular HR and payroll reports for leadership
2. Recruiting & Onboarding
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs
Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and offers
Manage background checks and pre‑employment requirements
Lead onboarding processes including orientation, documentation, and system access
Ensure a consistent onboarding experience across all companies
3. Benefits Administration
Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, retirement, leave policies)
Serve as the main point of contact for employee benefit questions
Coordinate open enrollment and benefits communications
Liaise with benefits brokers and vendors
Support employee leave administration (medical, parental, personal)
4. Employee Relations & Engagement
Act as a trusted HR partner for employee questions and concerns
Support managers with performance management, feedback, and coaching conversations
Address employee relations issues with professionalism, confidentiality, and fairness
Assist with disciplinary processes and documentation (in coordination with leadership)
Support engagement initiatives and culture‑building efforts
5. Performance & Talent Processes
Support performance review cycles and goal‑setting processes
Assist with job descriptions, role leveling, and internal mobility
Coordinate training and development activities as neededTrack performance documentation and outcomes
6. Policies, Compliance & Best Practices (Non‑Legal)
Maintain and update employee handbooks and HR policies
Ensure HR practices align with company policies and standard employment requirements
Coordinate with external legal counsel when legal guidance is required (in coordination with leadership)
Support audits or compliance‑related documentation requests
Hands‑on, operational HR role
High trust and visibility across the organization
Balance of employee‑facing support and administrative ownership
Critical role in ensuring consistency and scalability across multiple companies
What You’ll Need
4–7+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or similar role
Demonstrated experience managing payroll for multi‑entity & multi‑state organizations
Strong knowledge of HR operations, benefits, and employee lifecycle processes
Experience supporting 100–200 employees across multiple teams or companies
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Comfortable working independently and prioritizing across competing demands
Bonus Points
Experience supporting multiple companies or business units
HRIS and payroll system experience (e.g., ADP)
Experience partnering closely with Finance and Operations
Why You’ll Love It Here
Competitive Salary
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Generous paid time off including paid holidays
Opportunity to participate in 401(k) programs with company match
Company to pay for or reimburse for all travel and other related expenses for approved company business
Opportunities to grow and develop in a fun, dynamic environment
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