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

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 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

Qualifications & Experience

• 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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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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. 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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