Vice President Human Resources Product and Technology

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Overview:

Paramount is seeking a strategic and dynamic Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to lead HR strategy for our Product and Technology group. This role would partner with our Chief Product Officer and org leaders in Media Systems, Production Platform, and Design. The role will architect and drive talent, organizational, and culture strategies that accelerate innovation, elevate creative excellence, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader and builder who can navigate the complex intersection of creativity and business. They will design organizational models and leadership frameworks that promote agility, high performance, and growth.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Organizational Effectiveness

• Leverage deep understanding of business, industry, and global trends to design tailored, people-focused solutions that advance business outcomes.

• Utilize established organizational design frameworks to accelerate delivery and enhance operational agility.

• Partner with senior leaders to evaluate current operating models and organizational structures, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.

• Design, recommend, and implement organizational structures that align with business strategy while strengthening culture.

• Monitor key HR and business metrics to proactively identify risks and opportunities; develop actionable recommendations.

• Serve as a trusted advisor with the ability to “see around corners,” anticipating challenges and offering innovative, objective solutions.

• Evaluate the impact of organizational changes and institute mechanisms for ongoing review and adjustment.

Senior Leader and Leadership Team Effectiveness

• Assess immediate and long-term leadership talent needs to meet evolving business goals.

• Develop strategies to build leadership capabilities and ensure a diverse, high-potential pipeline through hiring, development, succession planning, and strategic talent mobility.

• Act as coach, advisor, and candid thought partner to senior leaders, fostering strong management practices and spearheading a high-performance culture.

• Challenge existing mental models and champion bold, data-driven leadership and talent decisions.

Change Leadership

• Use employee sentiment data and listening mechanisms to identify organizational risks and inform strategic change initiatives.

• Lead efforts to build organizational agility by supporting leaders and teams through continuous learning and skill development.

• Coach senior leaders to navigate and lead through complex and evolving change scenarios.

• Monitor and evaluate change outcomes to ensure sustainability and business impact.

Talent Planning

• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and execute inclusive, long-term workforce plans aligned with business objectives, balancing cost, skills, and location considerations.

• Provide strategic counsel and influence to help leaders manage workforce plans, resource allocation, and priority trade-offs.

• Anticipate industry talent trends and evolving skills needs to proactively shape workforce capabilities.

Essential Functional Competencies

• Business Acumen: Demonstrated understanding of the business, industry, and market dynamics to inform HR strategy and drive business results.

• HR Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge and experience across HR disciplines, including talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.

• Change Management: Proven ability to lead and manage change initiatives, ensuring organizational agility and effective transitions.

• Dealing with Ambiguity: Skilled at operating successfully in dynamic, uncertain environments and guiding others through complexity.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including executive-level HRBP roles within technology/engineering and consumer product-focused organizations

• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategy to business outcomes

• Demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and advise senior technical leaders

• Demonstrated success in partnering with senior creative and business leaders to deliver strategic talent and organizational outcomes

• Expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and complex change management

• Agile, collaborative, and highly adaptable to dynamic environments

Additional Qualifications:

• Advanced degree preferred

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $203,200.00 - 304,800.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

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.

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