Location
santa monica
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 01, 2026
Job Description
Illumination is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced HR Operations Generalist. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our people operations team, overseeing payroll, benefits, HRIS management (UKG Pro), employee leaves, compliance, and the day-to‑day HR experience that keeps our studio running smoothly. We are looking for someone who is highly organized, well‑versed in employment laws, and genuinely passionate about creating a thoughtful, seamless employee experience. If you find joy in supporting others, streamlining processes, and helping people do their best work, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Own and manage biweekly payroll processing, partnering with Payroll to ensure accuracy; audit payroll data, verify timesheets, wage calculations, deductions, and withholdings, and resolve discrepancies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for any employee related inquiries.
- Administer and maintain the HRIS (UKG Pro), ensuring acc...