People & Culture Partner

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Title             : Sr. People & Culture Partner – Japan / People & Culture Partner- Japan

Business Unit  : People & Culture

Report to         : Senior Director, People & Culture, Japan

Location        : Tokyo, Japan

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here. Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are:

Warner Bros. Discovery is a premier global media and entertainment company, offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. Available in over 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs, and entertains.

Our iconic brands, products, and franchises include Warner Bros. Pictures Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, DC, HBO, Discovery Channel, CNN, HGTV, Food Network, Warner Bros. Games, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Harry Potter, Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings. 

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth.  Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, and the teams across countries and professions that bring ideas to screens, experiences, and consumer goods.

From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD can open a world of experience and possibilities, providing the time and connections to help you explore and grow as you approach career decisions. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Our Culture, How We Get Things Done:

This bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles- Act as One Team, Create What’s Next, Empower Storytelling, Champion Inclusion and we Dream It & Own It are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Warner Brothers Discovery is at its best when bringing the world, a little closer together. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that is deeply rooted in our core values, supports employees and social justice, and drives an award-winning culture. #Diversity, #Equity and #Inclusion are embedded at our core, underpin the impactful stories we tell and drive our passion to make a difference. We want our teams to reflect communities from all parts of the world, and remain committed to a culture of belonging and empowerment for all. It is the diverse minds, voices and perspectives of our people that fuel our most innovative ideas, deliver our greatest moments and push us forward to achieve more.

We are here today because we value the different experiences and therefore different perspectives in our teams and that is what makes us formidable.

Warner Brothers Discovery is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to affirmative action. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, or political views.

The Role

This role will be the People & Culture Partner for Warner Bros. Discovery in Japan. The role holder will be accountable for end to end P&C support from strategic business partnership to employee experience across all our lines of business- from Theatrical, Networks, Consumer Products, Content Licensing, Anime Production, Japanese Film Production, Game, Streaming Service and corporate functions.

As we pivot from our multiple legal entities and lines of businesses to form and become One WBD Team on the back of a merger, we need to stay laser focused on building a strong culture where every individual can do their best work. We are looking for a passionate leader who loves making a difference and plays to win to spearhead our People & Culture work in the country. 

The incumbent should be an HR subject matter expert, but also practical and execution focused in their approach.  One should be comfortable to coach senior leaders in the business to be their trusted advisor as well as leverage resources/ CoE Support from the wider global WBD ecosystem and enjoy working in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the People & Culture strategy to meet the short-term and long-term needs to the business.
• Actively contribute to the business strategy; provide People & Culture expertise and proactively create ways for building new WBD Culture in the region with focus on DEI.
• Serve as People & Culture advisor, coach and partner to the Japan leadership team.
• Contribute & participate in broader People & Culture projects across the APAC/ International.
• Continuously strive to provide best practice advice and support, through information sharing internally and external benchmarking. 
• Connect people, teams and organization to execute the strategy. Find ways for Managers/ Senior leaders to create meaningful connections with each other and their teams.
• Create exceptional employee experiences through the employee lifecycle. Ensure our organization’s treatment of employees is fair, respectful, and consistent with our business values and objectives. Proactively provide creative and engaging solutions to motivate employees at different career points.
• Partner with Legal, Comms, Finance and other corporate functions and Business leaders on managing any sensitive organization matters. 
• Use data to analyze casework trends to produce strategic, proactive recommendations to P&C and the Business to proactively address and mitigate systemic issues 
• Partner in Harmonization of people programs, policies and practices to sustain a positive work environment for all employees.  
• Be operationally strong as well as hands on.

Requirements

Experience

• Ability to persuade, negotiate and communicate effectively and independently.
• Able to influence in a matrix environment. Proven experience in conflict resolution practices within a sophisticated matrixed environment is helpful. 
• Knowledge of Employee and Labor Relations practices, laws and regulations
• Project management and process improvement experience a plus

Leadership

• This individual must be self-motivated, showing strong initiative and excellence.
• Build collaborative relationships within business and the People & Culture team- combination of strong gravitas and humanity. 
• Enjoys working in agile fast paced environment. Previous experience in fast-growing technology company can be helpful. Apply good judgement to resolve problems & demonstrate flexibility.
• Be a good team player to be able to work with anyone internally and externally.

Business Skills

• Has business level communication skills in both Japanese and English
• Has strong data and numbers process and handling skills in Excel.
• Thrives in diverse multi-cultural/ multi regional teams.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

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