Wattpad · 1 month ago
[WEBTOON] Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
Los Angeles, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expWEBTOON Entertainment Inc. is a leading global entertainment company known for its mobile webcomic platform. The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will drive business outcomes through effective talent management, focusing on the employee lifecycle from acquisition to retention, while acting as a strategic consultant to the business unit.
ContentDigital EntertainmentMobile AppsPublishing
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary HR point-of-contact to employees and management on all organizational and people-related matters, acting as both an employee champion and a change agent
Own and execute the full-cycle recruiting process for all roles within the assigned client groups. This includes developing compelling job specifications, deploying innovative sourcing strategies, conducting interviews, and managing offer negotiations
Collaborate with the wider HR team to ensure all new hires experience an efficient and positive onboarding process that drives immediate engagement and productivity
Provide proactive coaching and guidance to managers on performance management best practices, including goal setting, ongoing feedback delivery, and managing performance improvement plans (PIPs)
Drive annual performance review and calibration processes. Develop and track internal talent pipelines, consulting with leaders on career pathing and succession planning to build internal capability
Partner with our Talent Rewards team on effective compensation and recognition strategies, utilizing data to ensure pay practices are competitive, compliant, and drive employee retention
Manage and resolve sensitive and complex employee relations issues, conducting thorough and objective investigations as required to maintain a fair and productive workplace
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to daily management of employees, ensuring adherence to all federal, state, and local labor regulations
Analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement scores, recruitment time-to-fill) to identify trends and develop proactive initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years as a Human Resources Generalist in increasingly responsible roles, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
Experience as a talent partner to leaders, with the ability to understand role requirements and translate them to finding and hiring talented people
Excellent stakeholder management and experienced in developing good work relationships across the organization
Demonstrated change management and project management capabilities
Strong judgment and experience in Employee Relations and workplace investigations
Understanding of recruitment best practices and familiarity with nurturing talent pipelines
Ability to work in an ambiguous, agile environment and apply good judgment to resolve problems
Skilled HR professional with business acumen, client service orientation, and drive
Ability to set up and track relevant metrics and KPIs and use them to drive business results
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in Google Workspace, HR Systems, Applicant Tracking Systems, and LinkedIn Recruiter
Company
Wattpad
Wattpad is a digital entertainment company providing an online social storytelling platform for original stories.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$117.8MKey Investors
Times BridgeTencentOMERS Ventures
2021-01-20Acquired
2019-03-13Series Unknown
2018-01-17Series Unknown· $51M
Leadership Team
Allen Lau
Co-Founder and CEO
Ivan Yuen
Co-Founder
Recent News
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