Job description

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! Overview: Paramount is seeking a strategic and dynamic Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to lead HR strategy for our Product and Technology group. This role would partner with our Chief Product Officer and org leaders in Media Systems, Production Platform, and Design. The role will architect and drive talent, organizational, and culture strategies that accelerate innovation, elevate creative excellence, and deliver measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader and builder who can navigate the complex intersection of creativity and business. They will design organizational models and leadership frameworks that promote agility, high performance, and growth. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Organizational Effectiveness • Leverage deep understanding of business, industry, and global trends to design tailored, people-focused solutions that advance business outcomes. • Utilize established organizational design frameworks to accelerate delivery and enhance operational agility. • Partner with senior leaders to evaluate current operating models and organizational structures, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement. • Design, recommend, and implement organizational structures that align with business strategy while strengthening culture. • Monitor key HR and business metrics to proactively identify risks and opportunities; develop actionable recommendations. • Serve as a trusted advisor with the ability to “see around corners,” anticipating challenges and offering innovative, objective solutions. • Evaluate the impact of organizational changes and institute mechanisms for ongoing review and adjustment. Senior Leader and Leadership Team Effectiveness • Assess immediate and long-term leadership talent needs to meet evolving business goals. • Develop strategies to build leadership capabilities and ensure a diverse, high-potential pipeline through hiring, development, succession planning, and strategic talent mobility. • Act as coach, advisor, and candid thought partner to senior leaders, fostering strong management practices and spearheading a high-performance culture. • Challenge existing mental models and champion bold, data-driven leadership and talent decisions. Change Leadership • Use employee sentiment data and listening mechanisms to identify organizational risks and inform strategic change initiatives. • Lead efforts to build organizational agility by supporting leaders and teams through continuous learning and skill development. • Coach senior leaders to navigate and lead through complex and evolving change scenarios. • Monitor and evaluate change outcomes to ensure sustainability and business impact. Talent Planning • Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and execute inclusive, long-term workforce plans aligned with business objectives, balancing cost, skills, and location considerations. • Provide strategic counsel and influence to help leaders manage workforce plans, resource allocation, and priority trade-offs. • Anticipate industry talent trends and evolving skills needs to proactively shape workforce capabilities. Essential Functional Competencies • Business Acumen: Demonstrated understanding of the business, industry, and market dynamics to inform HR strategy and drive business results. • HR Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge and experience across HR disciplines, including talent management, employee relations, and organizational development. • Change Management: Proven ability to lead and manage change initiatives, ensuring organizational agility and effective transitions. • Dealing with Ambiguity: Skilled at operating successfully in dynamic, uncertain environments and guiding others through complexity. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree required • 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including executive-level HRBP roles within technology/engineering and consumer product-focused organizations • Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategy to business outcomes • Demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and advise senior technical leaders • Demonstrated success in partnering with senior creative and business leaders to deliver strategic talent and organizational outcomes • Expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and complex change management • Agile, collaborative, and highly adaptable to dynamic environments Additional Qualifications: • Advanced degree preferred About Skydance 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hiring Salary Range: $203,200.00 - 304,800.00. In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. This position is bonus eligible. What We Offer : • Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here . • Generous paid time off. • Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products. • Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more. Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Organizational Effectiveness
Leverage deep understanding of business, industry, and global trends to design tailored, people-focused solutions that advance business outcomes.
Utilize established organizational design frameworks to accelerate delivery and enhance operational agility.
Partner with senior leaders to evaluate current operating models and organizational structures, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Design, recommend, and implement organizational structures that align with business strategy while strengthening culture.
Monitor key HR and business metrics to proactively identify risks and opportunities; develop actionable recommendations.
Serve as a trusted advisor with the ability to “see around corners,” anticipating challenges and offering innovative, objective solutions.
Evaluate the impact of organizational changes and institute mechanisms for ongoing review and adjustment.
Senior Leader and Leadership Team Effectiveness
Assess immediate and long-term leadership talent needs to meet evolving business goals.
Develop strategies to build leadership capabilities and ensure a diverse, high-potential pipeline through hiring, development, succession planning, and strategic talent mobility.
Act as coach, advisor, and candid thought partner to senior leaders, fostering strong management practices and spearheading a high-performance culture.
Challenge existing mental models and champion bold, data-driven leadership and talent decisions.
Change Leadership
Use employee sentiment data and listening mechanisms to identify organizational risks and inform strategic change initiatives.
Lead efforts to build organizational agility by supporting leaders and teams through continuous learning and skill development.
Coach senior leaders to navigate and lead through complex and evolving change scenarios.
Monitor and evaluate change outcomes to ensure sustainability and business impact.
Talent Planning
Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and execute inclusive, long-term workforce plans aligned with business objectives, balancing cost, skills, and location considerations.
Provide strategic counsel and influence to help leaders manage workforce plans, resource allocation, and priority trade-offs.
Anticipate industry talent trends and evolving skills needs to proactively shape workforce capabilities.

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Advanced degree preferred

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