Manager P&C Business Partner

Mattel, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel, Inc. is seeking a Manager People & Culture Business Partner in El Segundo, CA with a hybrid schedule. You will partner with business leaders to translate talent and culture priorities into actionable plans to attract, develop, and retain top talent.

You will drive organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and leadership development across the Global People & Culture team. You will coach leaders, manage organizational design, and ensure compliance while leveraging data insights to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 7+ years of experience OR 5+ years in an HR business partner role preferred.
• PHR/SPHR or other HR certification preferred.
• Experience implementing programs in workforce planning, talent management, compensation, employee relations, training & development, and legal/compliance.
• Knowledge of HR legal practices and proven employee relations skills.
• Ability to build and facilitate trusted business partnerships across multiple functional groups.
• Demonstrates a global mindset and thrives in a consumer-facing, global, matrix working environment.
• Leads with business acumen, data-driven, and collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to build high-performing, engaged, and accountable teams that deliver business objectives and results.
• Provide proactive coaching on organizational effectiveness, performance management, workforce planning, staffing strategies, and organizational design.
• Assess organizational health using workforce data, engagement insights, attrition trends, and business metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support leaders with internal mobility and career development strategies to enhance growth and retention.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with leaders to influence decisions through data-driven insights and sound judgment.
• Collaborate with Employee Relations and Legal to investigate concerns and mitigate organizational risk.

Skills

HR business partner

Organizational design

Change management

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Data-driven decisions

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team

At the heart of our company, the Global People & Culture (P&C) team partners with employees across the business to deliver a meaningful, end-to-end employee experience. We live our values every day and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong. As part of our team, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the status quo, bring fresh, progressive thinking, and help drive impactful change. With a presence in over 30 countries and supporting more than 30,000 employees globally, our work has real scale and influence. We’re passionate about building an environment that amplifies purpose, passion, and play in every aspect of the employee experience. We value meaningful work, personalized career growth, and the opportunity to shape a world-class People & Culture organization.

• Performance and Growth Attract and retain the best of the best. Support and inspire them to grow and contribute at the highest level
• Leadership Development Cultivate skills and capabilities that make exceptional, innovative leaders
• Total Rewards Reward and incentivize our people when and how it matters
• People Systems Create integrated systems and processes that are intuitive and effective, and that yield actionable insights, designed with our people at the center
• Operational Excellence Execute with excellence, fostering a culture of collaboration while empowering our people

The Opportunity

Mattel is looking for a Manager People & Culture Business Partner to work closely with business leaders to translate talent and culture priorities into locally relevant plans that attract, develop, and retain best-in-class talent. We are trusted advisors, and we empower our teams to reach their goals. This position will report to the Senior Director People & Culture Business Partner and is based in El Segundo, California with a hybrid schedule.

What Your Impact Will Be

Drive Organizational Performance

• Partner with business leaders to build high-performing, engaged, and accountable teams that deliver business objectives and results.
• Provide proactive coaching and consultation to leaders on organizational effectiveness, performance management, workforce planning, talent decisions, organizational design, and staffing strategies.
• Assess organizational health through workforce data, engagement insights, attrition trends, stakeholder feedback, and business metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Partner with leaders to strategically assess business needs, remove barriers, and implement people strategies that improve organizational performance and employee experience.
• Coach leaders to maximize team capability, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and create an environment of empowerment, accountability, and continuous development.
• Support internal mobility and career development strategies that enhance employee growth, retention, and organizational capability.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with leaders, influencing decisions through data-driven insights, business acumen, and sound judgment.
• Partner with Employee Relations and Legal, as needed, to conduct investigations, resolve employee concerns, and mitigate organizational risk.

Inform, Engage, and Accelerate Change

• Partner with business leaders to implement talent and organizational programs, including workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Lead change management efforts associated with organizational redesigns, leadership transitions, business transformations, and workforce changes to support successful adoption and employee engagement.
• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders and employees on HR programs, policies, practices, and applicable employment legislation to ensure consistent understanding and application.
• Monitor employee sentiment and organizational health indicators, proactively identifying risks and recommending interventions to improve engagement, retention, and team effectiveness.
• Maintain awareness of emerging workforce trends, industry best practices, and organizational effectiveness approaches to continuously strengthen people strategies.
• Utilize workforce analytics, talent data, engagement insights, and organizational metrics to inform decisions, identify trends, and drive business outcomes.

Shape Organizational Capability and Readiness

• Design and build organizational structures, operating models, and processes that align with strategic growth priorities, evolving business needs, and cost objectives.
• Partner with leaders to assess organizational capabilities, identify talent and skill gaps, and develop strategies to build future organizational readiness.
• Implement organizational design initiatives that establish critical capabilities, strengthen leadership effectiveness, optimize team performance, and support sustainable business growth.
• Facilitate talent review and succession planning discussions, helping leaders identify high-potential talent, succession risks, and development priorities.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 7+ years of relevant experience OR
• 5+ years of experience in an HR business partner role preferred
• PHR/SPHR or other HR certification preferred
• Comprehensive organizational design/development and change management experience. Navigates ambiguity with ease;
• Experience implementing programs in workforce planning, talent management, compensation, employee relations, training & development, and legal/compliance;
• Knowledge of HR legal practices and proven employee relations skills;
• Ability to build and facilitate trusted business partnerships across multiple functional groups;
• Demonstrates a global mindset and thrives in a consumer facing, global, matrix working environment;
• Demonstrates business acumen and learning agility, is data driven and leads with problem-solving orientation
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
• The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.