Director Human Resources, HBO Max

This is a Full Time Job

The HBO Max Story

We won't chase the market, we will define it. We will bring audiences a product that doesn't exist today. We will do it because no other company can deliver our brands to consumers the way we can. We have the passion, the commitment and the support to be the best. Join our HBO Max team and show us your best.

The Job

The Director, HR will drive the people strategy for HBO Max and support client groups by applying best-in-class HR principles around business planning, organizational design, company culture, training and development, recruitment, performance management, employee relations, legal compliance, etc.

The Daily
• Provide day to day HR support for the Direct-to-Consumer division
• Working closely with the VP, HR, drive strategic HR-related planning, organization design & integration, talent management, compensation planning, employee development, succession planning, and performance management for the HBOMax team
• Collaborate on a strategic and tactical level with operating leaders on a variety of Human Resource and business-related initiatives to support organization and operational goals
• Work to resolve employee and organizational issues in a proactive and positive manner
• Interpret and implement HR policies, practices and procedures for managers, teams and individual employees that further the mission, values and strategic vision of the business
• Oversee standard reporting and collaborate with HRIS teams to develop ad hoc reports as needed to support business needs
• Work with leaders and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment
• Manage staffing process working with clients and our internal talent acquisition team to identify recruitment strategies
• Identify and recruit key digital, functional and technical talent for critical open roles and building a world-class bench of internal and external talent
• Work closely and partner effectively with HR leadership to ensure consistent HR practices across related organizations and functions
• Uncover, assess and propose opportunities for strategic improvements

The Essentials
• Minimum 7 years relevant HR experience including employee relations and organizational development
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Related Field of Study
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the Warner Media Group application process to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Los Angeles, CA
• Ability to travel as needed
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Human Resources, MBA or related field preferred
• Strong business acumen, facilitation, conflict resolution and communication skills
• Strong business partnership: able to establish credibility and rapport with operating leaders
• Experience working in a complex, matrix environment
• Project and process management skills, demonstrated track record of delivering results
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong client-support orientation, and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and with a wide range of clients, individually and in groups
• Strong employee-relations skillset; can earn trust and credibility with employees in assigned groups
• Previous experience with a digital, technical workforce
• Proven influencer; demonstrated ability to coach and counsel both employees and executive-level management
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with senior business leaders, managers, and peers
• Takes ownership; able to establish self as the 'go-to' HR resource for client organizations
• Prior media/television industry experience preferred
• Proven track record of excellent follow-through and execution
• Able to deal effectively with conflict and manage difficult employee relations situations
• Effective communicator: keeps all stakeholders apprised of relevant information, status of deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a deadline-oriented environment

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.