HR Coordinator

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Santa Monica, CA
In-Office
90K-105K Annually
Mid level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment • Software
The Role
The HR Coordinator will support HR operations, manage HRIS, administer benefits, assist with payroll, and facilitate onboarding and compliance.
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About Wonder Project


Wonder Project is a transformative entertainment brand producing and curating premium movies and TV series for the global faith and values audience. We understand the profound impact that entertainment has on our lives and on culture itself. Our purpose is to tell stories that restore faith in things worth believing in—stories that bring audiences together and endure for generations. Guided by the principles of courage, collaboration, excellence and service, we strive to see the world through different perspectives, recognizing that empathy fosters understanding and unity.


We're looking for motivated team members who are passionate about their craft and hungry to make a meaningful impact through their work. We're building something new in entertainment, and that requires creativity, curiosity, kindness and a bias towards action. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment where every contribution matters and you're energized by the opportunity to shape culture through storytelling, you'll fit right in. We welcome you to join us on this journey as we build an entertainment brand committed to restoring faith in things worth believing in.


About the role


The HR Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the Chief People Officer and ensuring smooth execution of HR operations across the organization. This role is ideal for someone with strong HR operational experience, deep familiarity with HR systems, and a solid grasp of data and analytics.

You’ll manage the HRIS, benefits, and employee data while assisting with onboarding, compliance, reporting, and general administrative needs. There may also be light office management responsibilities, such as ordering supplies and supporting the day-to-day needs of the office.

This role offers exposure to all facets of the human capital experience, including recruiting, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, talent management, learning and development, performance management, HRIS, people analytics, HR compliance, employee engagement, and culture initiatives. It’s a great opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.


Key Responsibilities

HR Operations

  • Manage and maintain the HRIS, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely updates.
  • Support payroll preparation and maintain integrity of employee data.
  • Administer benefits programs and respond to employee inquiries on HR and benefits.
  • Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless experience.
  • Perform I-9 verifications and maintain compliance with employment eligibility standards.
  • Generate HR reports and people analytics to support strategic decision-making.

Administrative & Office Support

  • Manage the Chief People Officer’s calendar, meetings, and logistics.
  • Prepare and process expense reports and other administrative tasks as needed.
  • Order supplies and support the day-to-day needs of the office to ensure smooth operations.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Partner with internal teams to coordinate HR initiatives and maintain accurate data across systems.
  • Build positive relationships across departments to ensure efficient and effective HR operations.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3–5 years of HR coordination or operations experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of HRIS systems (experience with Rippling or similar tools preferred).
  • Experience in benefits administration, data management, and compliance.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, Excel (including formulas), and presentation design.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, data-centric mindset, and attention to detail.
  • A “no job too small” mentality and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to get things done.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information.
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and enthusiasm for learning every aspect of the human capital function, including recruiting, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, talent management, learning and development, performance management, HRIS, people analytics, HR compliance, employee engagement, and culture initiatives.


Salary & Benefits:

Salary: $90k-$105k

Equity participation in management option pool (Series A company) 

Benefits, FSA, 401k 


The Wonder Project, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, The Wonder Project, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The Wonder Project, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Monica, CA
70 Employees

What We Do

Wonder Project's mission is to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in. Established by entertainment industry veterans, the company produces premium theatrical films and series for the global faith and values audience. Its first project, “House of David,” is an epic period event series based on David, the biblical figure who eventually becomes the most famous king of Israel. The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

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