Job Summary:
WHO ARE YOU?
Do you enjoy dance music? Are you passionate about supporting people and fostering positive, solutions-driven workplaces? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and people-driven individual who embodies both a love for dance culture and a genuine interest in navigating workplace challenges, coaching managers, and ensuring that concerns are addressed thoughtfully, fairly, and in alignment with our company values and policies. If you thrive in high-energy environments, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in helping teams grow through clear communication and strong partnerships, this could be the role for you.…
WHO ARE WE?
Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.
Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.
THE ROLE
Insomniac Events is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to act as a tactful partner and on-site HR lead for our seasonal production teams and partner ventures. This hands-on role will provide comprehensive field HR support across the full employee lifecycle including recruiting, onboarding, ER, payroll, and offboarding ensuring a compliant, inclusive, and engaging work environment.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong HR foundation and thrive in real-time, field-based environments, such as live events, film and TV productions, theme parks, construction sites, factories, etc.., where adaptability, sound judgment, and people skills are key. This role requires comfort operating independently in the field, building trust with operational teams, and resolving employee relations matters with professionalism and care. This is not a remote position and required to be in office when not on site at various event locations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the primary HR point of contact for assigned production teams and seasonal partner ventures. Act as a trusted advisor to on-site managers during high-pressure show environments, coaching them on performance, conflict resolution, and policy adherence
Own assigned events from pre-event readiness through post-show closeout, including documentation, employee-relations follow-up, workers’ compensation coordination, payroll/timekeeping exceptions, and confirmation that outstanding items have a named owner and resolution plan.
Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment laws to ensure compliance across federal, state, and local levels
Manage employee relations issues including advising managers, documenting concerns, and independently conducting investigations into workplace conduct, escalating high-risk matters in collaboration with HRBPs or Legal
Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding
Source, screen, and recommend candidates for seasonal production roles; draft and issue offer letters, and coordinate onboarding processes for a smooth new hire experience
Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll, timekeeping, and employee records; troubleshoot and close assigned payroll exceptions in partnership with Payroll, Production, and the event HR owner.
Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, benefits, onboarding, and HR…