DreamWorks Animation · 1 month ago
Vice President, Human Resources
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CALIFORNIA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, and they are seeking a forward-thinking Human Resources leader to drive key initiatives across a fast-paced, creative, and globally connected studio environment. The role involves acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership, managing complex employee relations issues, and fostering a culture of high performance and engagement within the HR team.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Act as key trusted advisor to business leaders, driving organizational change, building strong relationships and influencing outcomes across diverse teams and geographies
Collaborate closely with leadership to align talent strategies with business goals, including org design, succession planning, and employee engagement
Identify opportunities to help leaders and their team adjust to business changes that will support business transformation and growth
Leverage data insights (e.g. workforce analytics, contracts, Case IQ, survey’s, etc.) to inform strategic decisions and identify opportunities for improvement or change
Manage complex employee relations issues including conflict resolution, organizational and structural changes
Partner closely with HR peers and teams across the broader Entertainment, Studio Group to ensure collaborative and org effectiveness
Partner closely with Talent development & Inclusion Team to identify and support career development by identifying training opportunities, upskilling, leadership development initiatives
Uncover, assess, and propose opportunities for HR process improvements
Responsible for growth, development, and retention of strong HR team. Coach and mentor to ensure a culture of learning and engagement
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional HR experience, with at least 5 years of direct supervisory experience
Previous Org Development, Change Management, Workforce Planning, Employee Relations and /or Labor Relations experience
Knowledge and practical application of HR disciplines including employment and labor laws, employee relations, talent acquisition, management & leadership development, performance management, organization design and compensation philosophies
Ability to travel
Preferred
Experience in media, entertainment/studio company, ideally within global organization
Undergraduate degree
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic HR plans aligned with business objectives
Expertise in change management, facilitation and conflict resolution
Familiar with employment law in the US and UK; global HR experience a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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