Director, Human Resources

Endeavor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global entertainment company is seeking an HR Director to lead HR initiatives at its London offices. This critical role involves providing HR leadership across various regions and implementing key strategies to enhance employee performance and satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of HR experience, particularly in strategic business partnerships within dynamic industries like media. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and proficiency in HRIS systems are essential. This is a full-time position located in Greater London.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of HR experience focusing on strategic business partnership and employee relations.
• Previous experience in media, sports, or entertainment industries is highly desired.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and global HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders on HR strategy, talent management, and organizational design.
• Implement talent initiatives that support business objectives.
• Coach management on employee relations and performance appraisals.

Skills

Strategic business partnership

Employee relations

Organizational development

Conflict resolution

Effective communication

Innovative thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday or similar HRIS systems

Job description

Overview

The HR Director supporting WME Group will be based between the company’s two London locations, providing HR leadership to the Corporate and Nonscripted organizations regionally, as well as the global Licensing organization. Reporting to the VP of Human Resources, this strategic role supports approximately 400+ employees across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. The HR Director will play a key leadership role in designing and executing HR strategy to drive commercial outcomes. This leader will implement HR initiatives including organizational design, talent management programs, inclusion and engagement efforts, and other strategic people initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong generalist background and experience working with dynamic, diverse, and global employee populations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise and guide business and people leaders on all matters related to HR strategy, talent management, organizational design, and employee effectiveness, development, engagement, and retention.
• In addition to providing full-cycle HR support for dedicated client groups, serve as a regional HR lead and advise on matters related to other client groups, including 160 / 90.
• Implement organizational talent and HR initiatives that align directly with business objectives and support commercial outcomes.
• Proactively diagnose interdepartmental challenges, develop practical strategies and solutions, and coordinate with management to ensure effective implementation.
• Partner with leadership to ensure the efficient use of human and material resources within and across teams; drive strategic initiatives that enhance business performance and maximize productivity at the individual, team, and divisional levels.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, forecast changes, plan recruiting strategies, and maintain a robust talent pipeline to maximize long-term productivity.
• Coach and counsel management and employees in areas such as employee relations, conflict resolution, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct thorough investigations into potential issues, including discrimination, harassment, or other employee relations complaints or disputes, and effectively present findings to the appropriate parties.
• Proactively identify and implement procedures that promote employee performance, engagement, and job satisfaction; ensure fair and consistent application of company policies and regulations while fostering positive employee morale.
• Oversee company-wide training and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including health and safety standards, anti-harassment and non-discrimination policies, and codes of conduct.
• Guide assigned client groups through the annual performance review process and coordinate with senior management and finance counterparts to execute annual compensation planning.

Qualifications, Skills, and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Management, or a related field required.

8–10 years of Human Resources experience with a focus on strategic business partnership, employee relations, and organizational development. Recruitment experience is a plus.

Previous experience as an HR Business Partner supporting companies within the entertainment, sports, fashion, or media industries highly desired.

Strong working knowledge and understanding of all applicable employment laws, rules, codes, and regulations.

Familiarity with global HR statutory practices and international HR operations.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Workday or similar HRIS systems preferred.

Competencies

Demonstrated experience developing and delivering innovative, forward-thinking strategies aligned to business needs.

Strong desire to innovate, think creatively, and generate out-of-the-box ideas to overcome barriers and streamline processes.

Ability to identify potential conflicts within and across teams and address them proactively.

Proven experience working effectively with employees at all levels and across diverse personality types.

Strong organizational and leadership skills, including the ability to plan, communicate, prioritize, delegate, and deliver constructive feedback that fosters growth.

Self-motivated and highly organized with the ability to multitask, operate within budgetary and time constraints, and exercise sound judgment under pressure.

Exceptional time management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and build high-performing teams.

Strong communication and influencing skills; speaks clearly and persuasively, responds effectively to questions, delivers compelling presentations, writes clearly and informatively, and interprets both written and quantitative information with accuracy and insight.