Overview
The People & Culture Sr. Business Partner is a key position within Discovery's People and Culture team, providing direct client support to Discovery's Digital teams, specializing in Product Management and digital product businesses. The position will partner with leadership in providing solutions to employee-related matters, maintaining a balance between being a strategic business partner and employee champion. This position will continuously review, challenge the status quo and develop initiatives that ensure Discovery remains an employer of choice. This position is located in New York, NY with some travel.
Responsibilities

• Partner with the Global business leader and People & Culture team to execute against the people strategy in line with the business goals. Understand the business and the top priorities to execute against the people strategy in line with the business goals.
• Actively contribute to the business strategy; provide People & Culture expertise and influence to the management team
• Proactively provide creative and engaging solutions to motivate employees at different career points (ie: early career, management, leadership)
• Serve as People & Culture advisor, coach and partner to the management team
• Maintain a positive work environment through effective employee relations practices
• Coach managers to pro-actively manage employees (e.g. performance and attendance) and provide advice to resolve grievance and disciplinary issues
• Support managers and employees in matters related to career development, staffing initiatives, employee relations, workplace ethics and performance management.
• Influence and shape the change agenda, including organization and structural changes; identify obstacles and develop strategies to overcome them
• Develop strong working relationships and work closely with all People & Culture specialist functions to provide 'seamless' support and guidance to the business including: Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, P & C Ops, Compensation & Benefits
• Partner with Discovery's LifeWorks team to implement and develop programs and opportunities that enhance the reputation of Discovery as an employer of choice
• Identify skills gaps through effective resource planning and provide up-skilling processes to bridge these gaps
• Lead and develop People & Culture projects across the business
• Contribute as a team member on broader People & Culture projects across the business
• Proactively review on an ongoing basis all People & Culture policies and processes; with a view to improve efficiency and effectiveness within legal framework
• Continually strive to provide 'best practice' HR advice and support, through information sharing internally and external benchmarking

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8 years' experience of progressive, professional HR experience
• Experience influencing and working at a global level
• Ability to proactive create and implement programs to drive employee engagement
• Experience working in media or digital
• Proven experience in conflict resolution and organizational management practices within a sophisticated, matrixed environment
• A track record of establishing good alliances with all levels of management while retaining independence of thought
• Proven record in forging strong relationships with the ability to persuade, negotiate and communicate effectively
• Working knowledge of compensation and benefits practices
• Experience in working with a culturally diverse workforce
• Knowledge of national, state and local Employee and Labor Relations practices, laws and regulations
• Experience working in technology a plus
• HR certification a plus
• Experience with an HR information system, preferably SuccessFactors
• Project management and process improvement experience a plus
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States