Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

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.

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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

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

We embrace 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. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable 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.