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Director, People Business Partner

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Universal Music Group

20d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • People, HR & Administration
  • Santa Monica
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years in HR Business Partnership, strong HR management skills, strategic thinking, employee relations experience, and knowledge of employment laws; experience in the creative industry is a plus.
  • You will build relationships, assess needs, address employee issues, facilitate onboarding/exits, coach leadership and staff, and promote positive culture while aligning business practices.

Requirements

  • Understanding of, and experience with, core aspects of Human Resource Management (staffing; employee relations; labor relations; performance management; leadership development; training; organizational planning; change management)
  • Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items
  • Previous talent management and succession planning experience
  • Proven ability to influence decision making at the senior management level
  • Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise
  • Must possess consultative style and approach with proven ability to develop credible relationships
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous business situations
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • Exercise a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy in interactions with all levels of the organization
  • Strong experience and demonstrated skills in handling a variety of employee relations matters
  • Excellent follow through skills and the ability to anticipate and address business needs proactively
  • Possess strong work ethic; self-motivated with a desire to take initiative and look for ways to improve processes and create efficiencies
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills in managing through multiple priorities with overlapping tasks across multiple businesses
  • Highly adaptable to a fast-paced, fluid work environment in constant evolution
  • Ability to lead and manage people effectively
  • Team-oriented attitude balanced with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Sense of urgency – motivated/energetic/enthusiastic – dedicated and loyal
  • Maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to high standard of professional conduct
  • Minimum 10 years of prior Business Partner experience
  • Experience practicing HR in a creative industry (music, fashion, television, advertising, etc.) is a plus
  • HRIS experience, SAP and Workday a plus
  • Strong knowledge in employment laws; multi-state experience
  • Proficient in MS Office (word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Visio and/or Org Plus experience a plus
  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a relevant field with HR related coursework

Responsibilities

  • Build, develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with management and employees across multiple business units to deliver value-added PIC services
  • Develop a detailed understanding of the client’s business – departments, jobs, structure, processes, financials, vision & strategy
  • Influence and coach client leadership on sound people-related business decisions
  • Proactively assess client needs for PIC services and develop strategies to meet those needs
  • Address all employee relations issues and other immediate issues to minimize risk in close partnership with Legal Counsel and Employee Relations
  • Manage a process-driven workload and transactional responsibilities
  • Facilitate effective on-boarding and exit processes
  • Ensure alignment between individual, business unit and corporate practices and serve as a credible activist, operational executor, business ally
  • Promote positive employee relations and communication by counseling employees and proactively facilitating conflict resolution between employees; escalate issues as appropriate
  • Coach employees and manager on career development, goal setting, performance improvement and people management
  • Partner with PIC team on talent assessment, organizational design and learning and development initiatives
  • Identify and recommend developmental, and culture enriching, initiatives in partnership with the Learning team
  • Work in close partnership with the PIC COEs to ensure consistent PIC practices, approaches, roll-out of new initiatives
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to the Associate People Business Partner
  • Represent Universal Music Group and the PIC function in a positive light by gaining and maintaining knowledge of industry trends and general business knowledge/acumen

FAQs

What is the role of the Director, People Business Partner?

The Director, People Business Partner manages the human resources function for several business units, serving as a key partner to senior management in driving organizational effectiveness and handling day-to-day HR activities.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of prior Business Partner experience, strong knowledge in employment laws, and a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a relevant field with HR-related coursework.

Is experience in a creative industry preferred?

Yes, experience practicing HR in a creative industry such as music, fashion, television, or advertising is a plus.

Are there opportunities for career development within the role?

Yes, the Director will coach employees and managers on career development, goal setting, performance improvement, and people management initiatives.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, wellbeing reimbursements, a fertility support allowance, student loan repayment assistance, and a generous 401(k) match among other perks.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for the Director, People Business Partner role is between $164,100 - $229,700, depending on various factors such as qualifications and experience.

How is the work environment described?

The work environment is described as fast-paced and fluid, requiring adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities across various business units.

What type of HRIS experience is beneficial for this role?

Experience with HRIS systems such as SAP and Workday is considered a plus for candidates applying for this position.

What are some key responsibilities of the Director?

Key responsibilities include building collaborative relationships with management, coaching client leadership, managing employee relations, facilitating onboarding and exit processes, and partnering on talent assessment and organizational development initiatives.

Are there opportunities for flexible time off?

Yes, there are flexible paid time off options for exempt employees, along with generous PTO, paid Winter Break, company holidays, and parental leave policies.

Does the company have values related to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Universal Music Group is committed to inclusion and culture, focusing on authenticity, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit.

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Universal Music Group

We are Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1934
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.