Business Operations Specialist Jobs

About NRG

NRG is a leading global insights and strategy firm at the confluence of content, culture, and technology. We stay ahead of what's next, providing fresh insights to spark new ideas. We're a trusted partner to our clients, working behind the scenes to bring imagination, depth, and clarity to their biggest challenges—in entertainment, technology, lifestyle, sports, and gaming. Together, we create with confidence.

We're proud of our company's values – these values guide us as we navigate sunny days, gray skies and everything in between:

• Where discovery lives. And impact drives.
• Embrace the journey. Be human.
• Celebrate difference. Cultivate belonging.
• Do what you love. With conviction.
• Big thinking. Collectively inspired.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Specialist to join our Business Operations team. Our Business Operations team manages business matters including the development and maintenance of our business and legal affairs processes and policies, contract management for clients and vendors, and the creation of legal documentation and agreements.

This role would provide support for our Business Operations team. If you are passionate about business and legal operations and have interest in building a career at a leading global insights and strategy firm that works with the biggest brands in entertainment and technology, this opportunity is for you!

Your Impact

Your role will be to provide support to the Legal and Business Administration teams from the Business Operations department. Your position will be involved with the corporate administration throughout the life cycle of our commercial projects. During this cycle, you will:

• Create and record unique project numbers in Maconomy, our financial management software.
• Draft and review legal agreements and licenses. You will interact with our legal counsel on creating revisions to agreements when applicable.
• Maintain the company's legal records in our contract management systems.
• Utilize project management software such as Monday.com and Asana.
• Manage and coordinate the company e-sign process via DocuSign.
• Distribute legal document templates to internal stakeholders to use when needed.

You will also be involved with additional projects, such as:

• Assisting with additional related projects as requested by the Vice President, Business Operations and other senior executives.
• Managing data privacy requests related to the California Consumer Privacy Act and the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
• Managing a broad range of vendors and freelance contractors. This will involve assisting with the onboarding process, drafting vendor contracts, and frequently tracking budgetary spend.

Who We're Looking For

• Passion – You have an enthusiasm for business and legal operations. An interest in entertainment and technology industries is preferred as well.
• Experience – We'd love for you to have 1+ years' of relevant experience in business and/or legal operations.
• Tools – Excellent computer skills and experience using Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook).
• Project management – Effectively able to manage projects to completion with minimal oversight. Staying organized is a must for managing projects!
• Communication – To be successful in this role, you need to have strong written and verbal communication skills, as you will be required to frequently interact with clients, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Self-starter – Internally-motivated who continuously strives to get things done well, regardless of challenges encountered.
• Great Team Member – Team player who is able to work collaboratively and harmoniously within a team and across teams. You will roll up your sleeves to help get the job done and no task is beneath you. You welcome feedback because you have a zest for learning and growing.
• Proactivity – You anticipate what needs to get done and take the initiative to complete those tasks.
• Hawk-eyed attention to detail – No errors get past you and you do all that you can to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
• Reliability – Must maintain confidentiality and be trusted with sensitive information.
• Degree – BA/BS degree in a relevant field, including but not limited to Business, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Law and Communications. Graduate degrees are welcome!
• Expert multitasker – Successfully manages time and multiple competing priorities to ensure deadlines are always met. You have no problem with changing direction on priorities when needed.

Position Type

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

What We Offer

We embrace the current era of work and what it means to be a best-in-class employer. We understand the flexibility that is required to recruit and retain incredible talent, whether it's empowering you to do your best work from the comfort of your home or supporting you if you need to take a mental health day for self-care and rest. Below is a unique blend of benefits tailored to meeting the ever-changing professional landscape.

• Resources available for mental health, inclusive care and family building
• Employee perks program (includes discounts on travel, hotels, cars, fitness, movie tickets and more)
• Regular team/company events and activities including annual summer and holiday parties
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• NRGratitude – our company-wide employee recognition program
• Flexible/Remote work with optional usage of our great offices in Playa Vista, New York, and London
• Educational and training reimbursement plan and other training and professional development opportunities
• Pet friendly headquarters and pet insurance options
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Unlimited PTO, volunteer days and a generous number of recharge days including a full office closure during the week of Christmas and New Year's
• Regular performance evaluations with opportunities for promotions and merit increases
• 401K with company match

Our Commitment

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the center of all our practices to ensure that NRG is a place where people from all identities and backgrounds can thrive. NRG is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse talent by supporting their growth through learning programs, internal mobility, affinity group participation and leadership development. Our differences make us a stronger workforce and enhance our creativity and innovation. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Compensation

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $20-$24 per hour. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.