Director, People Business Partner – Entertainment

Our client, a major television network and media production company in Los Angeles, has an immediate need for a Director, People Business Partner. In this role, the Director, People Business Partner will be responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. In addition, the Director will serve as a consultant to management on human resource related issues and through collaborative partnerships that support the business objectives of the organization. The Director will also assess and anticipate HR-related needs and liaise with other HR Specialty Partners and Business Leaders to seek and develop integrated solutions that drive business results. Lastly, the Director will maintain an in-depth level of business literacy about the business unit’s people budgets and strategic plans, its culture, and its competition.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Thorough understanding of key drivers of the business and how effective people management can directly impact organizational goals.
• Serves as an advisor to business leaders to support strategy execution and change, talent management, employee engagement, and performance management.
• Executes HR strategic plan initiatives and objectives as assigned within designated client groups and recommends adjustments as needed to respond to changing needs.
• Assesses organizational structure and proposes changes. Leads organizational change and restructure efforts based on business needs.
• Participates in special projects and strategic HR initiatives as assigned.
• Advises Leaders on the implications of short- and long-term decisions, strategies, and large-scale change efforts that will yield sustainable business results.
• Creates communication and change implementation plans that reinforce culture and optimize HR processes and service delivery.
• Serves as a change agent within the company, demonstrating the ability to influence, negotiate, and gain commitment at all levels of the organization.
• Provides coaching and guidance related to ongoing employee performance, development that improve employee productivity and engagement.
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition on market trends that may impact retention and future talent sources in the market.
• Primary liaison for Business Leaders during Performance Management, Compensation and Budget Planning processes.
• Leads Talent Review and Succession Planning within assigned business groups.
• Manages development plans for key talent and key job positions.
• Responsible for the delivery of employee engagement programs.
• Ensures compliance measures are maintained for all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Manages complex and difficult employee relations issues/concerns within assigned business groups. Partners with VP, HR as needed to resolve and manage risk.
• Engages with Legal Department on employee relations issues as needed.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition to source and recruit talent for key positions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or closely related fields preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a People Business Partner or Sr. HR Manager role.
• Minimum 5 years of experience providing HR support at a corporate level.
• Minimum 8 years working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, change management, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Experience managing and resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Experience with organizational design and restructures.
• Ability to solve a wide range of complex, multi-disciplinary issues.
• Entertainment and/or media industry background.
• Knowledge of Federal/State Labor Laws.

This is a full-time, permanent, onsite, opportunity in the $135k – $184k range with a competitive benefits package located in Los Angeles. Qualified candidates please submit resumes to [email protected] for an immediate reply.

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