Senior HR Business Partner

Entertainment Partners•Burbank, CA

About The Position

Entertainment Partners and Central Casting are seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner for a temporary contract assignment. The role provides full-cycle, strategic and hands-on HR Business Partner support to the Finance, Technology, Legal, and Operations departments, while overseeing the Talent Relations function. The position is accountable for organizational initiatives, HR functional excellence, and process improvement for assigned client groups, as well as leadership, escalation support, and quality control for employee and background talent relations matters handled day to day by a Talent Relations Specialist. The Senior HR Business Partner directly manages a small team and is the primary escalation point for complex, sensitive, or high-risk employee relations and Talent Relations matters. The position partners with the CHRO, HR team, Legal, Finance, and department leaders to address organizational needs, support business goals, improve workforce development, and resolve employee relations issues. It provides HR guidance and coaching, oversees the Casting sick pay process, reviews investigation findings and disciplinary determinations, and partners with Legal on escalations. The hourly rate is $60, commensurate with experience related to the position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
At least 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner.
Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
Prior people management experience.
High level of knowledge of California-specific employment regulations.
Working knowledge of federal and state EEO laws and workplace investigation standards.
Ability to manage multiple client groups simultaneously and provide strong consultative support.
Broad business and financial understanding, with the ability to apply it to human capital implications.
Effective communication across all levels of internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to inspire confidence.
Strong project management skills and ability to identify and analyze business and organizational needs.
Proven success communicating key HR initiatives through appropriate channels.
Sound judgment and discretion in handling highly confidential and sensitive matters.
Ability to produce and review high-quality written work, including investigation summaries and recommendations.
Strong people-leadership skills and demonstrated experience managing and developing direct reports.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Prior oversight of a dedicated Employee/Talent Relations function.
Experience providing HR Business Partner support to Technology and/or Finance departments.
Experience with HCM systems; Oracle is preferred.
Labor relations experience and familiarity with labor law.
PHR or SPHR certification, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Understand business goals and help implement new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve business objectives, productivity, and workforce development.
Build relationships with management and employees to support morale, productivity, and retention.
Partner with the CHRO, HR team, Legal, Finance, and department leadership to proactively address organizational needs.
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
Consult with line management and provide HR guidance when appropriate.
Conduct regular meetings, such as weekly meetings, with respective business units.
Provide leadership, direction, and quality control for the Talent Relations function, and directly manage and develop a small team.
Oversee the Casting sick pay process to ensure timely completion and compliance with legal requirements.
Serve as the escalation point for complex, high-risk, or legally sensitive Talent Relations matters, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or other unlawful conduct.
Review and approve investigation findings, disciplinary determinations, and written investigation summaries prepared by the Talent Relations Specialist before finalization.
Partner with the Legal department as needed for escalations.
Handle Human Resources matters in regional locations, if applicable.
Perform additional duties as assigned.