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Warner Bros. Discovery Senior People & Culture Partner - 1 Year FTC in Leavesden, United Kingdom
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role…
Production HR team is dedicated to providing hands-on HR support to cast and crew working on productions across Warner Bros. Discovery content businesses. The People & Culture Partners on the Production P&C team will work primarily in production environments directly supporting the people that make our content. The goal is t o be a recognisable and trusted HR partner to all personnel working on a Warner Bros. Discovery production. The main objective is to ensure and support a respectful, inclusive, safe and positive work environment, allowing people to thrive and do their best work.
Your Role Accountabilities…
HR point of contact for UK Film and High-End TV productions cast and crew; serves as on-set/on-site HR presence for productions, both locally and on distant location. Responds to production-related inquiries regarding crew/cast concerns.
Guides and coaches production leaders/HODs on how to appropriately manage and resolve complex HR issues including, but not limited to, performance management, conflict management, coaching, development, employee relations, talent and team development, and compliance
Proactively manages and prioritizes work on the team to support business needs and HR strategies/objectives
Provides advice, coaching, counseling, and training to proactively create/maintain an inclusive, respectful and safe work environment.
Develops, delivers and facilitates training for productions on topics related to a respectful and harassment-free work environment.
Embodies our culture through behavior and interactions, and champions inclusion and diversity on the set.
Conducts surveys to gauge cultural climate and makes recommendations for appropriate action based on findings.
Informs the Talent leader and People Partner Lead as appropriate on critical or sensitive business or team/people concerns.
Partners with People Relations, and Employment Legal to deliver HR solutions on people related issues.
Keeps abreast of HR trends/practices, legislation and requirements to effectively manage and communicate to production workers.
Travels to productions on location when needed; last minute travel may be required.
Creates presentation decks, charts, graphs, and various materials, as needed.
Manages special projects, as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience…
Significant experience supporting television and/or film productions and/or media freelance environment with a wide range of HR, critical thinking and business advisory skills.
A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence others into action and to think creatively about solutions.
Thrives in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Strong in communicating with all level stakeholders, keen collaborator and builds strong relationships with employees.
Good judgment and ability to balance the needs of the company and employees.
Exceptional organization and project management skills.
Possess and engaging and innovative presentation style when delivering training.
Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Sounds knowledge of applicable UK legislation and regulations pertinent to production. populations
High ethical standards with demonstrated experience handling highly sensitive information.
Passion for this business; driven to accomplish and meet objectives.
Ability to travel – 25% of the role.
Degree or equivalent qualification or CIPD preferred.
Previous experience of working within an American parent company and complex matrix organisation highly advantageous.
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.