Director, People & Culture

What You’ll Do

The Director, People & Culture is the HR Business Partner to several divisions including Media & Entertainment, Digital, and several corporate functions.  The Director is responsible for shaping and driving the organization’s people strategy, focusing on fostering a positive workplace culture, enhancing employee engagement, and developing talent to achieve the company’s business objectives.  

What you’ll be working on

• Serve as the first point of contact for leaders and employees in the divisions you partner with, fostering effective relationships across the team to create and implement talent solutions.
• Guide and advise managers in driving a performance-driven culture, coaching them on providing effective feedback to unleash the potential of their teams.
• Manage employee relations issues, applying sound judgment to resolve concerns while adhering to legal/regulatory compliance and company policies.
• Partner with divisional leaders to manage human capital budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support people initiatives
• Drive talent programs such as performance management, compensation planning, learning and development, on/offboarding, and employee engagement.
• Develop strategies to attract, develop, retain, and integrate talent to support divisional objectives
• Lead organizational change initiatives, providing guidance and support to ensure smooth transitions and change management processes.
• Utilize human capital metrics and analytics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement in HR practices.
• Partner with People & Culture centers of excellence on cross-functional projects including total rewards, people operations, and talent acquisition.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting a workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or work equivalent. Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in an HRBP role.
• The ideal candidate will have experience working in media, entertainment, or digital organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in HR strategy, talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior leadership, employees, and external partners.
• Both strategic and hands-on in how you approach your role
• The successful candidate will be proactive and innovative in implementing employee programs that are competitive, drive business results, and enhance our culture.
• Exceptionally organized and proactive with demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bring disparate perspectives together towards common goals.
• The ideal candidate is also passionate, creative, and intellectually curious.
• Strong technical skills (MS Office Suite) and experience with HRIS platforms (ideally UKG and CultureAmp)

Primary Location Salary Range:

$150,000 - $170,000 base