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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 Production HR team is dedicated to providing hands-on HR support to cast and crew working on productions across Warner Bros. Discovery content businesses. The People & Culture Partners on the Production P&C team will work primarily in production environments directly supporting the people that make our content. The goal is to be a recognisable and trusted HR partner to all personnel working on a Warner Bros. Discovery production. The main objective is to ensure and support a respectful, inclusive, safe and positive work environment, allowing people to thrive and do their best work. Reporting to the GVP, People & Culture - International, the People & Culture Director will lead the delivery of the UK Production People Plan across the Warner Bros. Theatrical, DC Studios, HBO and WBTV slate. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to the Leavesden Production People & Culture Partner team, ensuring productions across the UK and, where required, Europe are supported by dedicated, expert People & Culture Partners delivering high quality advice within fast paced, high risk production environments. With a strong focus on a predominantly freelance workforce, the role requires deep expertise in employee relations, contractual frameworks and wellbeing, and the realities of working within time critical creative settings. The P&C Director works in close partnership with senior stakeholders across the UK and US - including Production Execs, People & Culture, CoEs, Inclusion, Labour Relations and Employment and Production Legal - to deliver a consistent and aligned people strategy. The role is also required to be onsite at Leavesden studios 4 days a week, with some occasional travel. Your Role Accountabilities... • Serve as the senior People & Culture lead for UK High End TV (HETV) and Theatrical productions for cast and crew within a predominantly freelance environment, acting as the senior escalation point for complex HR matters., • Advise, influence and coach Producers, Production Leaders and Heads of Department on high risk and complex people matters affecting both cast and crew, including employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, disciplinary matters, organisational effectiveness, leadership behaviours, wellbeing and compliance., • Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the UK Production People & Culture Partner team, ensuring consistent, high quality support to productions and timely, effective resolution of complex people matters., • Maintain a visible on set and on site People & Culture presence across Leavesden Studios, other UK studios as required, and on location. Build trust with Producers, Heads of Department, cast and crew, proactively identifying and mitigating people related risks inherent in a fast paced production setting., • Act as a trusted advisor to Theatrical and HETV Executives and Production leadership across the full production lifecycle, from prep through to wrap, ensuring people decisions support creative delivery while managing legal, contractual and reputational risk., • Design and lead the delivery of bespoke training for production environments, with a focus on respectful workplace behaviours and anti-harassment., • Partner with US and other International People & Culture teams to align global production practices, share best practice and deliver a consistent, integrated approach to Production HR across territories., • Design and deliver forward thinking People & Culture strategies that enhance the freelance workforce experience, with a strong focus on wellbeing, engagement, safe working practices and the creation of inclusive, high performing production environments., • Champion a culture of respect, inclusion and psychological safety on set, fostering transparency, accountability and a strong speak up culture among cast, crew and production leadership., • Conduct surveys to gauge cultural climate, wellbeing and engagement on productions. Translating insights into practical recommendations., • Lead and contribute to a broad range of People & Culture projects and initiatives, recognising the fluid, high pressure nature of production environments and the need for agility and sound judgement., • Inform and escalate to the GVP as appropriate on critical or sensitive business or team/people concerns., • Partner with recognised unions and guilds, ensuring consistent application and interpretation of collective agreements, policies and industry standards., • Stay current on employment legislation, industry standards and emerging HR trends to ensure effective guidance and communication to production workers., • Partner with People Relations and Employment Legal to deliver HR solutions on people related issues. Qualifications & Experience... • Significant experience providing senior HR support within television, film, media or similarly freelance led environments, bringing strong commercial judgment, critical thinking and pragmatic business advisory capability., • A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence others into action and to think creatively about solutions., • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels, build trusted relationships quickly and navigate sensitive conversations with discretion and clarity., • Thrives in a fast moving environment, navigating ambiguity and making well judged decisions where paths forward are not always clearly defined., • Strong organisational and project leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple, often competing priorities across concurrent productions., • Confident and engaging presenter, with experience designing and delivering impactful training and briefings., • Comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a highly collaborative, matrixed team across geographies and disciplines., • Sound knowledge of applicable UK legislation, HETV & Film union agreements and regulations pertinent to production., • Demonstrates integrity and high ethical standards, with extensive experience handling highly sensitive, confidential and high risk information., • Genuine passion for the film and television industry, with a strong personal drive to deliver outcomes and support creative excellence through effective people leadership., • Willingness and ability to travel as required (approximately 25%), including studio based and on location work., • Ability to work on site at Leavesden Studios 4 days per week., • Degree or equivalent qualification or CIPD preferred., • Previous experience of working within an American parent company and complex matrix organisation highly advantageous. #HR Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you. 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 ___ 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 ___ for instructions to submit your request.

Our client is seeking an experienced HR professional to join their team on an 8-month fixed-term basis.\n\nThey are open to appointing at HR Advisor or HR Manager level, depending on experience.\n\nIt is essential that you have Cascade HR System experience\n\nWhat’s in it for you?\n\n * Salary: up to £60k depending on experience\n\n * Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm, office based\n\n * 22 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday (increasing with length of service)\n\n * Free parking\n\n * Private medical insurance\n\n * Life insurance\n\n * Discretionary annual bonus\n\n * Salary exchange pension\n\n * Employee assistance programme\n\n * Online discount programme\n\nKey responsibilities:\n\n * Provide hands-on HR support across the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on employee relations (disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence cases).\n\n * Support and coach managers, ensuring HR matters are handled in line with employment law and best practice.\n\n * Deliver end-to-end recruitment, including advising on hiring strategy, coordinating interviews and managing offers.\n\n * Maintain accurate employee records and produce reports using the Cascade HR System (essential).\n\n * Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures and statutory requirements.\n\n * Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and ways of working.\n\nWhat the employer is looking for:\n\n * Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor or HR Manager role.\n\n * Strong ER and recruitment background.\n\n * Confident user of Cascade HR System.\n\n * Practical, organised and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment.\n\nRed Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.\n\nPlease note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Excellent Opportunity for an experienced HR Manager, 6 Month FTC, to join a friendly and busy HR team to cover maternity leave. This is a hands-on, operational role within a fast‑paced commercial property organisation, ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and builds strong relationships across the business.Key Responsibilities • Recruitment & Interviewing: Lead the full recruitment cycle and participate in interviews., • Provide proactive support and guidance to hiring managers., • HRIS Management: Maximise use of HRIS to streamline processes and maintain accurate data. Experience with Cascade is highly advantageous., • Employee Relations: Provide confident, pragmatic advice to managers and employees on a range of ER matters., • Onboarding & Offboarding: Own the new starter induction process and manage all aspects of leavers to ensure a smooth employee lifecycle., • Policy & Process: Ensure managers and employees understand all HR policies. Continuously review and improve HR policies, processes, and documentation., • Performance Management: Manage the biannual performance review cycle and support managers with consistent application., • Compensation & Benefits: Support the annual compensation review and assist with salary benchmarking and job evaluations., • HR Reporting & Analytics: Produce clear, accurate HR reports and insights, supporting business decision-making., • Proven experience as an HR Manager in a commercial organisation (essential)., • CIPD Level 5 qualified (or above), or equivalent experience., • Strong, hands-on HR generalist experience with confidence operating in a fast‑paced environment., • Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills., • Proactive, organised, and comfortable managing a varied workload., • Availability within one week or less is strongly preferred. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at ___

A Multi Academy Trust located in Abbots Langley is looking for a Trust HR Manager to support the Director of People & Culture. The role includes providing expert HR advice on employee relations, recruitment, and performance management across 14 schools. Ideal candidates will possess HR experience, p

HR Manager | Onsite 4 days | Hatfield | £60,000-£65,000 A fast-paced, operational international business within logistics is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to lead its people function across UK sites. With circa 300 employees, the organisation operates in a delivery-led environment where HR plays a key role in enabling performance, structure, and consistency across a busy operational workforce. This is a full generalist HR leadership role, responsible for shaping the function, setting clear direction, and building capability within a small HR team. You will take ownership of the end-to-end HR agenda for a multi-site operation, ensuring HR is proactive, structured, and adding tangible value. The role suits someone who is confident operating close to the business, influencing operational leaders, and strengthening core HR delivery in a hands-on environment. You will manage 2 HR Advisors Key responsibilities Lead and act as escalation point for complex ER casework Oversee redundancy programmes and wider organisational change activity (essential) Manage HR operations including policies, benefits, payroll coordination, and performance processes Coach and develop operational managers to improve performance and capability Build leadership capability within the HR team and strengthen overall HR maturity Support inclusion and wellbeing initiatives, including employee networks Improve and embed consistent, practical HR processes across the businessWhat we are looking for Strong HR generalist background in operational, multi-site environments Line management at HR advisor level Confident handling complex employee relations casework Experience leading or developing HR colleagues Proven exposure to redundancy and organisational change TUPE experience desirable Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Practical, commercially aware HR leader who thrives in pace and complexityThis is a role with real ownership and visibility, offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen the HR function in a business where delivery and impact matter. There is also clear scope for progression into more senior HR leadership over time. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies

Creating and delivering coaching on employee relations topics ? Interpret and analyse trends to influence progress and performance, key trends, patterns and areas of focus ? Ensuring compliance and logging of all cases through the Case Management Tool ? Conducting grievance & employee relations

Manager, Employee Relations as a position is critical to ensure consistency in flawless execution of people processes within APAC. Employee Engagement & Relations:. As part of the partnering and operations team, it’s a significant role that supports consistent execution and understanding of employ

Develop and lead training and development for the People team and managers on employee relations practices. Senior Manager, Employee Relations. As senior manager you’ll lead our Employee Relations Centre of Excellence.

Provide pragmatic employee relations guidance to people leaders across all areas of the employee lifecycle including performance, disciplinary, grievance, restructuring, and absence management in line with employment law, and best practice. Experience in Employee Relations advisory, case management

As part of the Employee Relations team, the Employee Relations Manager – Policy & Compliance supports the delivery of TJX Europe’s policy and compliance strategy. Significant UK Employee Relations experience, ideally in a retail or customer-facing environment. Support the development and deliver

Providing advice, coaching and support to our people managers and leaders on the full scope of Employee Relation work; proactively identifying trends and recommending solutions. You are a HR professional with 7+ years’ experience, who enjoys and wants to focus on Employee Relations. Build strong,

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a People Relations Manager to lead on day‑to‑day employee relations activity across the organisation, supporting managers to deliver fair, consistent, and effective people management practices. Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee relatio

In this role, you will provide guidance on employee relations and improve HR practices while working closely with the CEO. A manufacturing company in the York area is looking for an experienced HR Manager to shape an inclusive workplace culture. Key responsibilities include advising on disciplinary

Support the HR Business Partners with complex employee relations issues and resolve internal complaints, keeping up to date with employment legislation and employee relationship trends and support the development of HR Policy. We’re seeking a talented Employee Relations Manager to join our HR Advi

Build strong stakeholder relationships, collaborating with senior HRBPs, trade unions, and business leaders to support organisational objectives and foster positive employee relations. National Highways are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our Employee Relations (ER) team based in Birmingha

A pioneering healthcare technology company in the UK seeks an Employee Relations Lead to establish an ER framework and oversee complex employee relations matters.

Works Council Relationship Management: You will build and maintain relationships with an evolving scope of European Works Councils and Employee Representative Bodies, ensuring that those relationships are productive, and promoting the company’s ability to move with speed and flexibility. Considera

The Employee Relations Manager will lead on employee relations across the organisation, ensuring a fair, consistent, and legally compliant approach to managing employee issues. Design and deliver training for managers on employee relations best practice, including investigations, disciplinaries, gri

Build strong relationships with leaders, HR, staff representatives and stakeholders to embed good ER practice and strengthen management capability. Design and deliver ER training for managers to promote equality, inclusivity and a Just Culture. Deputise for the Senior ER Manager, representing ER and

Are you an expert in employee and industrial relations, passionate about creating positive workplaces and driving meaningful change? We’re looking for a dynamic Employee Relations Manager to lead our ER team and deliver solutions-focused support to line managers. You’ll bring significant experti

A prominent trade union for musicians in the UK seeks a part-time HR Manager to provide high-quality HR support for over 60 employees.

Significant experience leading Employee Relations in a complex, high‑growth organisation. To lead and embed a consistent, fair, and principle‑led Employee Relations (ER) framework across HeliosX. Oversee and provide strategic direction of ER casework (informal and formal) across all employee gro

A leading human resources organization is seeking an Interim Employee Relations Manager for a 6-month engagement in Essex. This pivotal role involves leading complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes.

Works Council Relationship Management: You will build and maintain relationships with an evolving scope of European Works Councils and Employee Representative Bodies, ensuring that those relationships are productive, and promoting the company’s ability to move with speed and flexibility. Considera

As the Employee Relations Manager, you will lead and manage all employee relations matters across the organisation, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices. Lead and manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary actions, grievance procedures, absence management, safeguar

You will have a strong background in managing and leading employee relations issues, advising on HR policies and procedures, driving consistency, as well as providing coaching and guidance to the employee relations & HR Operations team on cases aligned to our CP culture and values. As our Employee R

This role requires significant experience in employee relations, a bachelor’s degree, and potentially a law degree. A leading data and AI company is seeking an experienced employee relations professional to support complex HR issues and conduct corporate investigations across Europe. The successfu

A healthcare organization is seeking a Band 6 General Manager – Employee Relations for a 3-month on-site role at Salisbury District Hospital in the United Kingdom.

A distinguished software company in the UK is seeking an HR Manager to oversee employee relations and culture in their office. This hands-on role involves partnering with managers to navigate UK employment law while fostering a positive workplace.

My client, a leading brand in the airline sector, is looking for an employee relations manager to join their global employee relations team on a fixed term 12 month contract. This person will help shape the transformation of their international employee relations strategy globally. Experience managi

A financial services firm in London is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to lead their HR Advisory team. This role involves managing HR queries, improving processes, and supporting training for employees.

The ER Case Manager will support the Head of ER in delivering a fully comprehensive, high quality and timely Employee Relations (ER) Service to the Trust. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jen Ladbrooke Job title: Deputy Head of Employee Relations Email address: Jen. This role is

A leading contemporary arts college in the UK is seeking an experienced ER Specialist to lead various employee relations cases. The role involves managing complex change processes, refining HR policies, and delivering training to enhance manager skills.

A regional healthcare service in the UK is looking for an ER Case Manager to supervise and manage employee relations casework effectively. The role supports the Head of Employee Relations in delivering comprehensive services while encouraging applications from diverse candidates.

As a leader, you’ll guide a team of ER Consultants, setting the tone for how we approach employee relations, with care, integrity, consistency, and keeping the employee experience at the centre. Manager, Employee Relations UKI & MEA. You will collaborate with ER regional leads to manage HR for HR

Interim Employee Relations Manager. Proven experience in managing employee relations within the public sector. This is a pivotal role within the organisation, where you will lead on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes across the workforce.

Significant experience leading Employee Relations in a complex, high-growth organisation. To lead and embed a consistent, fair, and principle-led Employee Relations (ER) framework across HeliosX. Oversee and provide strategic direction of ER casework (informal and formal) across all employee groups,

We are looking for an experienced Senior Employee Relations (ER) Manager to work alongside the Head of ER in shaping and delivering the ER strategy for a leading fintech organisation. We are looking for an Employee Relations Manager with a strong background in financial services to provide expert ER

Build strong relationships with managers, colleagues, and trade union representatives. Significant experience of managing complex and multi-faceted employee relations matters. Strong knowledge of all aspects relating to employee relations.

You are a HR professional with 7+ years’ experience, who enjoys and wants to focus on Employee Relations. This role is focused on delivering high-quality, consistent support in employee relations across the UK. Providing advice, coaching and support to our people managers and leaders on the full s

Delivering ER training and strengthening manager capability.

The Manager of Employee Relations & HR Operations serves as a key operational leader within the Human Resources department, overseeing employee relations activities and supporting HR operational processes across the organization. The Manager partners closely with HR leadership to ensure employee rel

In this busy and rewarding role you will be responsible for providing successful solutions to the employee relations issues based on employment law, expertise and business knowledge. Experience of working in an employee relations and policy focused role, including extensive knowledge of employment l

A regional healthcare provider in England seeks a Manager of Employee Relations & HR Operations to lead HR activities and ensure compliance with employment laws.

Role: General Manager – Employee Relations. We are currently recruiting for a Band 6 General Manager – Employee Relations for a 3-month placement based at Salisbury District Hospital. We are keen to hear from candidates with relevant experience in employee relations / HR case management / workfo

Works Council Relationship Management: You will build and maintain relationships with an evolving scope of European Works Councils and Employee Representative Bodies, ensuring that those relationships are productive, and promoting the company’s ability to move with speed and flexibility. Considera

Support the HR Business Partners with complex employee relations issues and resolve internal complaints, keeping up to date with employment legislation and employee relationship trends and support the development of HR Policy. We're seeking a talented Employee Relations Manager to join our HR Adviso

A leading risk management firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced HR Regional Advisor to manage Employee Relations cases. This hybrid role requires strong ER expertise and the ability to coach People Managers.