DreamWorks Animation · 1 month ago
Sr. Manager, Talent & Culture
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CALIFORNIA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. As Sr Manager, Talent & Culture for Universal Creative, you will be responsible for managing HR business partner support, focusing on leadership development, employee relations, and driving a people-first culture.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Provide HR advice and consultation to Management and exempt/non-exempt employees on performance issues, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and other employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent enforcement of policies and practices. Advocate and offer guidance and counseling to employees concerning work-related issues and work to resolve issues in a proactive and positive manner
Partner with leadership on the development of departmental Team Member satisfaction action plans, ensuring alignment with Company Team Member engagement efforts. Collaborate with management on initiatives to improve morale and reinforce core values
Mentor and provide career development guidance to team members at all levels. Identify training & development opportunities and lead succession planning conversations
Lead key HR processes for client groups (performance management and goal setting, succession planning, employee satisfaction survey/TSAT, 360 feedback, internal promotions, and interviewing etc.)
Partner closely with COE partners – Talent & OD, Employee Relations, and Total Rewards – on the delivery of key HR programs and services for Universal Creative Team Members including employee engagement, recognition and rewards, talent acquisition, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities
Qualification
Required
7+ years Human Resources Business Partner experience, including experience with employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management & organizational development processes/activities, compensation and benefits
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Management or related field required
Demonstrated ability to drive HR processes and to deliver high quality HR services in a fast paced, high change environment
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and multi-tasking skills
Exceptional facilitation, influencing and conflict resolution skills
Able to deal with immediate priorities while anticipating and planning for strategic future needs
Ability to influence the organization with skill, grace and humor
Demonstrated ability to influence, coach and counsel both Team Members and management
Takes ownership; able to establish self as the ‘go-to' HR resource for client organizations
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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