People & Culture Partner GSA (m/f/d) - Hamburg

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you'll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you're energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we'd be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET'S GO!

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Your New Role

The People & Culture Partner delivers strategic and operational HR support to designated business units and corporate functions, primarily across Germany, with additional responsibility for Switzerland and Austria within the respective legal entities.

The role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, providing guidance on the effective management and resolution of complex HR matters across the employee lifecycle. Areas of support include employee relations, performance management, employee development, compensation, internal mobility, retention, talent acquisition, headcount and position management, and compliance-related topics.

The People & Culture Partner collaborates closely with the Director People & Culture, the GSA P&C team, P&C Centers of Excellence, and Employment and Corporate Legal teams, as required, to ensure aligned and effective HR delivery.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Provide effective day-to-day generalist HR support across the business unit and the employee lifecycle
• Support and coach leaders and managers on performance, talent, and employee development
• Advise and support managers on individual employee relations matters, including investigations and exits
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruitment and internal mobility, and support workforce planning, headcount, and position management
• Partner with business and functional leaders on organisational change, including structures, role design, reporting lines, and related legal and consultation requirements
• Build constructive, trust-based relationships with the works council and other employee representative bodies across individual and collective matters
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to drive the execution of key local, regional, and global HR programmes, projects, and initiatives
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and people-related costs
• In collaboration with the WBD Compensation & Benefits team, provide guidance on compensation matters, including bonus processes
• Work closely with the HR Services team to drive process improvements and ensure Workday is maintained accurately, enabling reliable reporting and data integrity
• Escalate complex people matters to the Director People & Culture GSA as appropriate
• Ensure local HR policies and procedures are reviewed and updated in line with employment legislation
• Champion the WBD culture and values and drive employee engagement and retention across the organisation
• Foster collaboration across local offices and strengthen a "one WBD" mindset
• Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration, belonging, and respect

• University degree and/or recognised HR qualification
• Significant experience in a generalist HR role, partnering with leaders and managers across a broad range of people matters
• Strong knowledge of German employment law, including an up-to-date understanding of relevant legal and regulatory developments
• Extensive experience in works council relations and co-determination matters, combined with strong knowledge of collective employment law and a proven ability to manage complex individual and collective issues effectively
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess situations quickly, define issues, establish facts, draw sound conclusions, and use data to inform recommendations and decision-making
• Ability to understand the specific challenges of different business areas and to advise and coach EMEA and US People & Culture Partners where relevant
• Hands-on, proactive, and execution-focused, with the ability to take ownership, drive improvements across client groups, and deliver results
• A service-oriented mindset combined with curiosity, sound judgement, a collaborative approach, and the confidence to challenge constructively where appropriate
• Ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple demands simultaneously, and deliver high-quality work at pace in a demanding, high-pressure environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in German and business-fluent English
• Proven experience operating effectively within large, US-headquartered multinational organisations and complex matrix structures would be advantageous

Severely disabled employees are welcome in our company and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. Flexible Working hours are offered to assist.

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We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Severely disabled applicants are welcome in our company and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. Flexible working hours are offered to assist.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.