Human Resources Director

Fox Studios; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX Entertainment is seeking a dynamic, business-minded Director of Human Resources to join our HR team. This high-impact, hands-on leader translates business needs into practical HR solutions while maintaining strategic perspective.

Reporting to the EVP, HR, you will partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver an integrated employee experience across the organization. You will drive workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and engagement initiatives, while handling

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience in entertainment or media.
• Broad HR expertise across the employee lifecycle including talent management, org design, ER, performance, and workforce planning.
• Strong business acumen with executive presence and the ability to translate business needs into HR solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR partner and trusted advisor on workforce planning, org structure, talent strategy, and people priorities.
• Develop understanding of the business to identify people opportunities, needs, and scalable HR solutions.
• Partner with leaders on org design and change initiatives to navigate growth and evolving priorities.
• Lead talent management, performance processes, succession planning, and development planning.
• Drive employee experience and engagement to strengthen performance and collaboration.
• Provide counsel on employee relations matters with Employment Legal and HR leadership as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Compensation on hiring strategies and offers.
• Coach managers on development, performance, and management practices; influence decisions.
• Use data and insights to inform recommendations and actions across HR functions.
• Support HR initiatives and special projects aligned with FOX’s people and business strategies.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Executive stakeholder management

Data-driven HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

The FOX Entertainment HR team is seeking a dynamic, business-minded Director of Human Resources to join our HR team. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role for an experienced HR leader who can operate with strategic perspective while maintaining a hands‑on approach to supporting the business.

Reporting to the EVP, Human Resources of FOX Entertainment, the ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, sound judgment, executive presence, and the ability to build credibility across all levels of the organization. This individual will be comfortable navigating complexity and change, translating business needs into practical HR solutions, and moving seamlessly between strategic priorities and day-to-day execution.

The Director will partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, HR Operations, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations, to deliver an integrated and effective employee experience.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a strategic HR partner and trusted advisor across the organization, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational structure, talent strategy, and broader people priorities
• Develop a deep understanding of the business and proactively identify people opportunities, organizational needs, and scalable HR solutions
• Partner with leaders on organizational design and change initiatives, helping teams navigate periods of growth, transformation, and evolving business priorities
• Lead talent management and performance processes, including succession planning, talent reviews, development planning, and performance management
• Drive employee experience and engagement initiatives that strengthen performance, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness
• Provide thoughtful, solutions-oriented counsel on employee relations matters, partnering with Employment Legal and HR leadership as appropriate
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Compensation on workforce needs, hiring strategies, organizational planning, and competitive offer development
• Coach and advise managers on employee development, performance, team effectiveness, and management practices
• Use workforce data, trends, and insights to identify opportunities, influence decisions, and recommend actions
• Partner across HR functions to ensure programs and practices are effectively implemented and aligned with business needs
• Support HR initiatives and special projects that advance FOX’s broader people and business strategies
• Maintain a strong understanding of employment practices, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in the entertainment industry, supporting complex, fast-paced, or evolving organizations
• Broad HR expertise across the employee lifecycle, including talent management, organizational design, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business priorities and translate them into effective people strategies
• Excellent judgment and demonstrated ability to navigate complex and sensitive employee matters with discretion
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to adapt effectively to executive, management, and employee audiences
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands‑on, execution-oriented approach
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data and insights to inform recommendations and decisions
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across HR functions and with stakeholders throughout the organization
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience within media, entertainment, production, digital, or another rapidly evolving industry