HRBP, Production HR - UK

Netflix; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global entertainment company is looking for a Production HRBP in London. This role involves supporting Netflix Original Productions by providing guidance to production leadership and facilitating training sessions. Candidates should have experience in HR at a senior level within the production environment and the ability to manage employee relations effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working at a senior HR level in a production environment.
• Ability to deliver training programs effectively.
• Experience managing employee relations issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought partnership to production leadership.
• Facilitate training for cast and crew.
• Support management of employee relations on set.
• Collaborate with internal teams on operational excellence.
• Lead HR-related projects to enhance production.

Skills

Influencing others

Communication skills

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Job description

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Production HRBP is a unique role working to support Netflix Original Productions across our Series, Features, and Non-Fiction slates in EMEA. Working with on set Talent the role of the Production HR team is to provide thought partnership to production leadership (Directors, Line Producer, UPM, HODs, Showrunners) to bring the most respectful production experience to our writers, cast, crew, and post teams working on Netflix productions across EMEA. We support throughout the lifecycle of production from greenlight to launch and everything in between.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, and focused, with a ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to thrive in a nontraditional and fast-paced environment. This role doesn’t come with a manual and requires a lot of strong judgment and decision making as well as the ability to build credible relationships quickly. Reporting to the Senior Manager - Production HR EMEA, this role will be based in London with regular visits to productions within the UK and further afield where necessary.

The Production HRBP will work closely with internal teams such as Content, Production, Safety, Security, Employment Legal, Production Finance, and Business Affairs to provide support to production stakeholders that include executive producers, line producers, heads of department, cast, and crew.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought partnership and coaching to on-set Leadership and Talent.
• Facilitate in-person training sessions for production leadership, cast, and crew.
• Provide guidance and coaching around questions related to employment; including benefits, payroll, recruitment, onboarding, policies, compliance
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to provide guidance and recommendations around labour standards.
• Partner with productions and internal executives (Labor Relations & Employment Legal) to manage ER-related issues that may arise on set - including performance, discrimination, and harassment.
• Work closely with Labour Relations on union related matters; including grievances and terminations
• Support internal Production teams seeking ways to create operational excellence, coaching talent and creating training solutions for our titles
• Lead on Production HR related projects and partner with internal groups on cross-functional projects, designed to utilise technology, sync practices across teams and maximize efficiency
• Embody our culture through behavior and interactions
• Invite and promote constructive and ongoing feedback
  
  

Requirements

• Experience of working in a HR Manager/ senior Advisor level role in, or around the Production environment preferably within a Studio, broadcaster or the entertainment industry
• Experience with developing and delivering training programmes
• Experience of dealing with employee relations issues
• A collaborative style with the ability to influence others into action and to think creatively about solutions
• Ability to provide advice and guidance without needing to lean on policy and procedure.
• The ability to communicate confidently, succinctly and logically both verbally and in writing
• Flexibility, tenacity and curiosity
  
  

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.