UTA is seeking an experienced Director of People Operations to join our dynamic People team. In this role, you will be a strategic partner to senior People leadership, shaping the people strategy that drives business outcomes. The Director of People Operations translates the company strategy into organizational design, people systems and programs, and prioritizes outcome-oriented initiatives that scale with the growth of the organization.
The salary range for this role is $150,000 to $180,000 commensurate with experience and skills.
Key Responsibilities
· Programs manage key initiatives from the greater People strategy, gathering and aligning with key partner teams/stakeholders, providing regular updates to senior leadership and driving execution across ambitious deadlines.
· Gathers, analyzes and synthesizes People data to produce regular department reports/decks surfacing key insights that support business decisions.
· Designs, implements and optimizes the continuous improvement of the employee life cycle at UTA, ensuring operational excellence and appropriate automation at every step.
· Lead and develop a team of People Operations Specialists who drive the day-to-day operations of the function against measurable goals and SLAs.
What You Will Need
8+ years’ experience in a People Operations role.
Proven systems expert with the ability to analyze and draw out insights using large/complex datasets of data to translate effectively to executive leadership.
Experience managing, designing and architecting systems and associated workflows/processes.
Strong business acumen tied to designing, leading, driving People programs, policies and processes end-to-end.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally (bring stakeholders at all levels on board) and unblock/break through barriers to ensure impact is achieved with key People Operation initiatives.
Experience leading a team of support specialists/coordinators/generalists and developing, coaching, providing feedback to ensure measurable improvements in performance and team efficacy.
What You Will Get
The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
The opportunity to do the best work of your career
Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
Competitive programs to support your well-being
Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow
About UTA
UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.
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Skills Required
- 8+ years experience in a People Operations role
- Proven systems expert able to analyze large/complex datasets and present insights to executive leadership
- Experience managing, designing and architecting systems and associated workflows/processes
- Strong business acumen tied to designing, leading, and driving People programs, policies and processes end-to-end
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Experience leading and developing a team of support specialists/coordinators/generalists, including coaching and performance management
United Talent Agency Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about United Talent Agency and has not been reviewed or approved by United Talent Agency.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, plus mental‑health/EAP and wellness initiatives, form a comprehensive package. Healthcare quality is often characterized as strong.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — An unlimited PTO approach with company holiday shutdowns provides broad time‑off options. A healthy holiday calendar is highlighted alongside flexible leave.
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Parental & Family Support — Gender‑neutral parental leave, fertility and family‑planning support, back‑up care, and a partnership with Maven broaden family benefits. Offerings are designed to be inclusive of diverse family structures.
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What We Do
UTA unites ideas, opportunities and talent. The company represents some of the world’s most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers—from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA’s business spans talent representation and content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world’s biggest brands. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London
