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Fulwell Entertainment · 1 month ago

Director, People Operations

Los Angeles

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $160K/yr

Fulwell Entertainment is a global entertainment company that develops and produces premium content across various media. They are seeking a Director of People Operations to enhance employee experience, drive operational excellence, and align People strategies with business objectives.

Media and Entertainment

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership across all departments, providing guidance on organizational planning, talent development, employee relations, and engagement while balancing structure with agility in a dynamic creative environment

Lead payroll, benefits, and compliance initiatives in partnership with the UK Payroll Manager, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to regulatory requirements

Drive optimization and strategic use of HiBob (our HRIS) and People systems, leveraging data and analytics to deliver insights, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the employee experience

Collaborate closely with People Operations leadership to ensure consistent, aligned, and holistic People practices

Identify, design, and implement process improvements that elevate operational excellence, efficiency, and employee development

Lead and execute talent acquisition strategies to scale Fulwell’s NY and LA offices, working closely with hiring managers to attract and retain top talent

Partner with People Operations leadership to design and drive compensation, retention, and manager development programs that support business goals and foster a high-performance culture

Act as a bridge between LA and London teams, fostering a seamless, 'always-on' model for People Operations across regions

Serve as a trusted mentor and partner to managers and employees, providing guidance, influencing outcomes, and modeling best practices across the employee lifecycle

Qualification

HR Business PartnerEmployee RelationsTalent DevelopmentHR SystemsData AnalyticsProject ManagementCommunication SkillsStrategic ThinkingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; advanced education or certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) is a plus

Extensive, progressive experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist with increasing scope and strategic impact

Proven success supporting dynamic, creative environments such as media, studio, agency, or production organizations

Demonstrated expertise across core HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, benefits, compliance, and talent development & acquisition

Strong technical fluency in HR systems, data analytics, and tools such as Excel; able to translate data insights into business recommendations

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage effectively across all levels of the organization

Strategic thinker with high conceptual and analytical problem-solving skills; able to connect business objectives to people strategies

Adept at anticipating needs, identifying challenges, and implementing proactive, scalable solutions

Highly organized with outstanding project management, prioritization, and execution skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Collaborative and relationship-oriented, fostering trust and partnership across teams and functions

Operates with urgency, accountability, and sound judgment in balancing strategic priorities with hands-on delivery