People & Culture Partner

Warner Media, LLC.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery seeks a People & Culture Partner for Japan, responsible for strategic HR support across various business lines. The role focuses on building a strong culture post-merger, enhancing employee experiences, and collaborating with leadership teams. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication, negotiation skills, and be comfortable in a diverse, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Employee and Labor Relations laws.
• Project management and process improvement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the People & Culture strategy to meet business needs.
• Create exceptional employee experiences throughout the lifecycle.
• Partner with Legal, Communications, and Finance on organizational matters.

Skills

Effective persuasion

Negotiation

Communication

Conflict resolution

Data handling

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe, WBD offers career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and tools to explore and grow into your best self. Here you are supported, celebrated, and can thrive.

Your New Role...

This role will be the People & Culture Partner for Warner Bros. Discovery in Japan . The role holder will be responsible for end-to-end P&C support, from strategic business partnership to employee experience across all our lines of business—Theatrical, Networks, Consumer Products, Content Licensing, Anime Production, Japanese Film Production, Game, Streaming Service, and corporate functions.

As we transition from multiple legal entities and lines of business to form One WBD Team post-merger, we need to focus on building a strong culture where every individual can do their best work. We seek a passionate leader who loves making a difference and plays to win to lead our People & Culture efforts in Japan.

The incumbent should be an HR subject matter expert, practical, and execution-focused. Comfortable coaching senior leaders, leveraging global resources / CoE Support, and working in a diverse environment are essential.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Drive the People & Culture strategy to meet business needs.
• Contribute to business strategy; provide expertise and create ways to build a new WBD Culture in the region with a focus on DEI.
• Serve as People & Culture advisor, coach, and partner to the Japan leadership team.
• Participate in broader People & Culture projects across APAC / International.
• Provide best practice advice and support, sharing information internally and benchmarking externally.
• Facilitate meaningful connections among people, teams, and organizations.
• Create exceptional employee experiences throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring fairness, respect, and alignment with values and objectives.
• Partner with Legal, Communications, Finance, and other functions on sensitive organizational matters.
• Use data to analyze trends and recommend proactive solutions to systemic issues.
• Harmonize people programs, policies, and practices to sustain a positive work environment.
• Be operationally strong and hands-on.

Qualifications & Experiences...

Experience

• Effective persuasion, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence in a matrix environment; conflict resolution experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of Employee and Labor Relations laws and practices.
• Project management and process improvement experience is a plus.

Leadership

• Self-motivated with strong initiative and excellence.
• Builds collaborative relationships with a mix of gravitas and humanity.
• Enjoys working in fast-paced, agile environments; previous experience in tech companies is beneficial.
• Team player capable of working with internal and external stakeholders.

Business Skills

• Business-level Japanese and English communication skills.
• Strong data handling skills, especially in Excel.

How We Get Things Done…

Our guiding principles are central to our operations. Find them at www.wbd.com / guiding-principles / and see how they influence our daily work. We look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting various perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer, considering qualified candidates based on merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or other protected categories.

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