The Role
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 HR Director - Studio, EMEA this role will be based in London with regular visits to productions within the UK and further afield where necessary.
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 either 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