About The Job
DramaBox is seeking an HR Business Partner – Compliance to join our U.S. HR team. You’ll ensure compliance with U.S. labor laws, strengthen policies and HR processes, and serve as a trusted partner to managers on performance, training, and culture. This is a hands-on role in a fast-growing entertainment company, ideal for someone who combines compliance rigor with a people-focused approach.
About DramaBox
DramaBox is a global leader in vertical drama production, pioneering mobile-first storytelling for global audiences. With hubs in Los Angeles, New York, and Asia, we produce high-volume, high-quality content that’s redefining digital entertainment. Already a top app internationally, DramaBox is expanding rapidly in the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure HR practices and policies comply with U.S. federal, state, and local labor laws (wage & hour, leave, EEO, etc.).
- Draft, update, and implement HR policies, employee handbook, and SOPs.
- Support HR compliance reporting (EEO-1, pay equity, wage statements, required postings).
- Take ownership of personnel file record-keeping in line with federal and California law, ensuring all required documents (offer letters, policy acknowledgments, payroll / benefits forms, performance evaluations, training records, retention timelines, and confidential files such as I-9s and medical / leave files) are complete and audit-ready.
- Support and document employee relations cases (complaints, disputes, misconduct).
- Train managers on compliance, workplace conduct, and escalation protocols.
- Partner with leadership on performance management, workforce planning, and organizational changes.
- Collaborate with global colleagues to align compliance, culture, and business growth.
Qualifications
5+ years HR experience with focus on compliance and employee relations.Strong California labor law knowledge; New York a plus.Policy drafting, compliance reporting, investigations, and ER advisory experience.Excellent communication and documentation skills.Entertainment or creative industry experience preferred.SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification strongly preferred.Familiarity with HRIS (Workday, SuccessFactors, ADP, etc.) a plus.Bilingual English / Chinese is a bonus.Scaling environment experience preferred.Why Join Us
Be the compliance backbone of a growing U.S. team.Play a strategic HRBP role at the intersection of creativity and business growth.Shape foundational HR policies, processes, and culture during a high-growth stage.Work with global colleagues on high-impact initiatives across the U.S. and Asia.