WBSJ - People & Culture Partner (HRBP) at Warner Bros… · Nerima-ku…

WBSJ - People & Culture Partner (HRBP)

Location: Nerima-ku 1-1-7 Kasugacho · Hybrid

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.

Our studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world. They inform, engage, and transport audiences to new worlds. The key to that lies with our Studio Operations group, which includes areas like soundstage/backlot set rentals, events, design, culinary, construction, landscaping and much more. Whether it’s hosting an unforgettable studio tour, creating an optimal workspace, or equipping talent to tell the best stories, these teams lay the foundation for the memorable experiences we provide.

Your New Role

The People & Culture (P&C) Partner is a key member of the Warner Bros. Studios Japan (WBSJ) P&C team, supporting both employees and the business across a diverse and dynamic workforce. Based at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo (Toshimaen), this role provides strategic and practical P&C partnership, balancing business priorities with being an employee champion while helping WBSJ remain an employer of choice.

You will partner closely with business leaders and the broader P&C community locally and globally, providing solutions across employee relations, performance, development, organizational effectiveness, and other people's priorities. We are looking for a positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented self-starter who can think strategically while effectively delivering P&C initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Partner with the P&C team and business leaders to manage and resolve a broad range of employee matters, including employee relations, performance management, conflict management, coaching, development, retention, and compliance, working with Talent Leaders, People Solutions, People Relations, and Employment Legal as required.
• Provide proactive advice, coaching, counselling, and training to managers and employees, helping to create and maintain an inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment.
• Interpret and support the implementation of P&C policies, practices, and procedures for managers, teams, and employees, ensuring alignment with business priorities, company values, and applicable requirements.
• Build strong and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Connections , Total Rewards, and Business Managers across Japan, APAC, the UK, the US, and other markets.
• Use data, metrics, and visualization to develop insights, presentations, charts, and other materials that support effective P&C and business decision-making.
• Lead and support P&C initiatives and special projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Substantial Human Resources experience, including hands-on experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and providing advice to managers and employees.
• Knowledge of Japanese labor law and compliance, with strong critical-thinking, judgment, and business advisory skills and the ability to balance business and employee needs.
• Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience within a multinational, complex global matrix organization.
• Experience supporting a diverse workforce or working within a retail, customer service, or other large-workforce environment

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.

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.