Director, HR Business Partner - Film

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

Netflix is recruiting for an HR leader to be a strategic partner to leaders and teams within our Film team. As a Director, HRBP at Netflix, your role is to provide guidance, coaching, and thought partnership on a range of people topics to the Chairman of Netflix Film and their leadership team. This person will contribute to and support the delivery of a cohesive talent strategy and vision for the team, develop many of the key building blocks, and continue to iterate and evolve our talent practices over time. The Director, HRBP will play a role in organization design, compensation, employee development, talent density, and inclusion. 

Experience supporting Film teams as an HRBP is required.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Exceptional at leading the implementation of strategic talent initiatives across a variety of disciplines: culture building, organizational development, talent management, and inclusion and diversity. You are interested and experienced in thinking strategically while having a proven ability and interest in hands-on work and execution. 

• A dynamic and thoughtful leader with a collaborative and influential leadership style, the ability to inspire others into action, and to think creatively about solutions. Your leaders trust your judgment and seek your perspective. 

• Experienced in developing highly effective leaders who build strong teams, leading with empathy, and unlocking the capabilities of a global, diverse workforce. You are a strong Ally and understand how to lead change toward a culture of inclusion. 

• Passionate about and experienced with leading through change and navigating ambiguity, while maintaining operational excellence. Comfortable working autonomously and able to demonstrate proactivity in identifying and addressing potential challenges before they become problems. 

• Adept at exploring and analyzing data to identify insights and opportunities for business impact, using data to drive business decisions and tell a compelling story that influences stakeholders. 

• A self-starter who is comfortable in both the details and strategy, demonstrating curiosity about the business and organization overall with a desire to uplevel the partnership with the teams they support. 

• A great communicator who can share context effectively and bring clarity to messages.

What we are looking for:

• 15+ years of progressive, strategic, and well-rounded HR experience working in dynamic, collaborative environments, proven ability and interest to be hands-on. 

• 5+ years of Film industry experience and/or experience supporting film teams in a combination of studios and related environments. 

• Preferred: A strong understanding of the production cycle and experience supporting productions and Production Teams

• Preferred: Experience guiding and coaching other HR professionals 

• A dynamic and thoughtful HR leader with a collaborative and influential leadership style, the ability to inspire others into action, and to think creatively about solutions.  

• Experienced in developing highly effective leaders who build strong teams, leading with empathy, and unlocking the capabilities of a global, diverse workforce.  

• Passionate about and experienced with leading through change and navigating ambiguity, while maintaining operational excellence. Comfortable working autonomously and able to demonstrate proactivity in identifying and addressing potential challenges before they become problems.

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. Adept at exploring and analyzing data to identify insights and opportunities for business impact, using data to drive business decisions and tell / present a compelling story (memos, presentations etc) that influences stakeholders.

• Exceptional at leading implementation of strategic talent initiatives across a variety of disciplines: culture building, organizational development, talent management, and inclusion and diversity. 

• Ability to work in a complex, matrixed, global organization; experience being an HRBP for client groups in global locations.

This is an on-site role working out of our Los Angeles offices. 

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.