Director, HR Entertainment

Versant•Universal City, CA

About The Position

VERSANT is seeking a senior Human Resources leader based at Universal City to serve as a strategic HR partner to senior leaders in its entertainment business. The Director will align talent, organizational, and workforce strategies with business priorities and long-term goals, advise and coach executives on complex people matters, and lead initiatives that strengthen leadership pipelines and organizational readiness. The role partners with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Total Rewards, and other HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated people solutions. It also leads, coaches, and develops an HR Coordinator while promoting responsive service, operational excellence, and a consistent employee experience. The position requires the ability to travel and work additional hours as business needs require. The anticipated salary range is $145,000 to $165,000, plus an annual bonus opportunity and eligibility for long-term incentives. Compensation depends on relevant factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, and business needs. VERSANT offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other employee programs and benefits.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior business leaders.
Demonstrated experience advising executives on organizational design, talent management, leadership coaching, employee relations, workforce planning, change management, and organizational effectiveness.
Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business objectives into practical, scalable people strategies.
Experience guiding leaders and teams through organizational transformation, ambiguity, and growth.
Strong analytical capabilities, including experience using workforce data and insights to support decision-making.
Excellent consulting, coaching, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across levels and functions.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Ability to travel and work additional hours as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting media entertainment businesses.
Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed, or high-growth organization.
Familiarity with HR technology and emerging AI-enabled tools that enhance employee and manager experiences.
Previous experience managing, coaching, or developing HR professionals.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic HR partner to senior leaders, aligning talent, organizational, and workforce strategies with business priorities and long-term goals.
Advise and coach executives on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, employee relations, performance management, and complex people decisions.
Lead talent reviews, succession planning, workforce planning, performance calibration, and organizational change initiatives.
Partner with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Total Rewards, and other HR Centers of Excellence to attract talent, support compensation and promotion processes, and deliver integrated people solutions.
Use workforce analytics, business insights, and sound judgment to identify trends, inform decisions, and evaluate the impact of HR programs and initiatives.
Lead, coach, and develop an HR Coordinator while promoting responsive service, operational excellence, and a consistent employee experience.
Travel and work additional hours as business needs require.