HR Manager - HR (m/f/d)

Warner Bros. Discovery; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery in Hamburg seeks a People & Culture Partner to deliver strategic and operational HR support across Germany, with responsibility for Switzerland and Austria within the respective legal entities.

The role acts as a trusted adviser on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and compliance, partnering with Talent Acquisition, Finance, and HR Centers of Excellence to drive key HR programmes.

Qualifications

• University degree and/or recognised HR qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day generalist HR support across the business unit and employee lifecycle.
• Coach leaders and managers on performance, talent, and development.
• Advise managers on employee relations matters, including investigations and exits.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruitment and internal mobility, and support workforce planning, headcount, and position management.
• Collaborate on organisational change, including structure, role design, reporting lines, and compliance requirements.
• Build relationships with works councils and other employee representatives.
• Work with HR Centers of Excellence to drive programmes and initiatives.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting and people-related costs.
• Support Workday data integrity and reporting with HR Services.
• Escalate complex people matters to the Director People & Culture GSA as needed.
• Keep local HR policies aligned with employment law.
• Champion culture and employee engagement across the organisation.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, 'one WBD' mindset.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent development

Compensation & benefits

Internal mobility & headcount

Education

University degree or HR qualification

Tools

Workday

Job description

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…

Your New Role

The People & Culture Partner delivers strategic and operational HR support to designated business units and corporate functions, primarily across Germany, with additional responsibility for Switzerland and Austria within the respective legal entities.

The role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, providing guidance on the effective management and resolution of complex HR matters across the employee lifecycle. Areas of support include employee relations, performance management, employee development, compensation, internal mobility, retention, talent acquisition, headcount and position management, and compliance-related topics.

The People & Culture Partner collaborates closely with the Director People & Culture, the GSA P&C team, P&C Centers of Excellence, and Employment and Corporate Legal teams, as required, to ensure aligned and effective HR delivery.

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How We Get Things Done…

• Provide effective day-to-day generalist HR support across the business unit and the employee lifecycle
• Support and coach leaders and managers on performance, talent, and employee development
• Advise and support managers on individual employee relations matters, including investigations and exits
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruitment and internal mobility, and support workforce planning, headcount, and position management
• Partner with business and functional leaders on organisational change, including structures, role design, reporting lines, and related legal and consultation requirements
• Build constructive, trust-based relationships with the works council and other employee representative bodies across individual and collective matters
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to drive the execution of key local, regional, and global HR programmes, projects, and initiatives
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and people-related costs
• In collaboration with the WBD Compensation & Benefits team, provide guidance on compensation matters, including bonus processes
• Work closely with the HR Services team to drive process improvements and ensure Workday is maintained accurately, enabling reliable reporting and data integrity
• Escalate complex people matters to the Director People & Culture GSA as appropriate
• Ensure local HR policies and procedures are reviewed and updated in line with employment legislation
• Champion the WBD culture and values and drive employee engagement and retention across the organisation
• Foster collaboration across local offices and strengthen a "one WBD" mindset
• Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration, belonging, and respect

• University degree and/or recognised HR qualification
• Significant experience in a generalist HR role, partnering with leaders and managers across a broad range of people matters
• Strong knowledge of German employment law, including an up-to-date understanding of relevant legal and regulatory developments
• Extensive experience in works council relations and co-determination matters, combined with strong knowledge of collective employment law and a proven ability to manage complex individual and collective issues effectively
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess situations quickly, define issues, establish facts, draw sound conclusions, and use data to inform recommendations and decision-making
• Ability to understand the specific challenges of different business areas and to advise and coach EMEA and US Peopl...