HR Generalist

About the Job

Palette is a fast-growing startup at the center of the creator economy. Our team of 75+ is working towards defining the standard for talent management and marketing in an era of new media dominated by digital-first entertainers.

Our management infrastructure mirrors the depth of attention given to the world’s biggest cultural and entertainment icons, and previously reserved for artists in traditional arenas of entertainment. Today, it services a roster of 200+ creators and influencers with a combined following of 500M+ serving over 4.7B impressions monthly. Our creators have starred in Super Bowl commercials, launched national brands, and have been featured in nearly every major publication.

Our marketing agency executes strategy for some of the most influential brands and organizations in the world, including: The Biden White House, Amazon, simplehuman, and the Gates Foundation. 42% of Americans under the age of 40 are no longer accessible through traditional marketing channels – we enable organizations to speak to those audiences. Our marketing team has been recognized with 5 Shorty Impact Awards, and has advised three US Presidents on the future of the internet.

The Role

Palette Management is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support and execute core people operations. Reporting to the Head of People, this role will help strengthen HR infrastructure, support employees and leadership, and ensure compliance as the company grows.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and continuously improve onboarding programs and materials

• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes end-to-end

• Own the benefits process and coordinate payroll with finance

• Support performance review processes and goal-setting frameworks

• Help maintain clear role definitions and growth paths

• Support internal communication and engagement initiatives

• Reinforce company values and cultural standards

• Contribute to a positive, accountable, and collaborative environment

• Maintain strong compliance standards in a fast-moving environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience (startup, agency, media, or entertainment preferred)

• Experience supporting both employees and contractors

• Strong analytical skills

• High discretion, strong emotional intelligence, and excellent communication skills

• Experience in Learning & Development a plus, including building training programs, manager enablement initiatives, or employee growth frameworks