SVP, People & Culture

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.

Your New Role

The Senior Vice President, People & Culture Business Partner, is a key member of the People & Culture leadership team, responsible for providing strategic P&C partnership and leadership across Motion Pictures, WBTV, Production HR, and Finance & Accounting. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders in the entertainment industry, aligning people strategy with business objectives, driving organizational effectiveness, and fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, and high performance. 

You Role Accountabilities

• Develop, own, and execute the People & Culture strategy for Motion Pictures, WBTV, Production HR for Motion Pictures and WBTV and Finance & Accounting.  

• Serve as the primary P&C advisor to senior leaders, providing guidance on organizational design, performance management, talent development, succession planning, and workforce strategy. Tailor strategies to the unique demands of creative, production, and corporate environments. 

• Partner closely with business leadership to understand the business priorities specific to their organizations, anticipate talent needs, and deliver people solutions that support content creation, production timelines, and operational excellence. 

• Oversee a team of Production HR professionals and collaborate closely with Labor Relations to manage unionized production teams, ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements, and proactively address workforce challenges unique to film and television production. 

• Lead initiatives that enhance organizational structure, improve operational efficiency, and drive cultural transformation across multiple business units, including creative and production teams. 

• Oversee talent identification, leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement strategies, partnering closely with the CoEs, to ensure the business has the right talent in the right roles, supporting both creative and corporate functions. 

• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, workforce policies, and P&C compliance, ensuring consistent and fair practices across unionized and non-union environments. 

• Partner with Centers of Expertise (COEs) in Total Rewards, Learning & Development, DE&I, and P&C Operations to deliver integrated solutions aligned with the business needs and context. 

• Leverage P&C data and analytics to inform decision-making, measure program impact, and recommend improvements to enhance business performance. 

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a senior P&C business partner or people leader supporting complex, multi-functional organizations, within media, entertainment, and/or production environments. 

• Deep understanding of unionized labor environments and experience collaborating with Labor Relations, particularly in film or television production. 

• Strong expertise in organizational design, talent management, workforce planning, and employee relations. 

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive change in a fast-paced, creative, and dynamic environment. 

• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into actionable people solutions. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of fostering inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing teams. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or P&C certification preferred. 

Additional Information  

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. 

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

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

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces 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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $254,800.00 - $473,200.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.