Director, People Business Partner

Universal Music Group is currently seeking a Director, People Business Partner to manage the human resources (People Inclusion and Culture, aka “PIC”) function for several business units. The Director serves as a key partner to senior management in driving the business as it relates to our people and organizational effectiveness. The Director is also responsible for managing the day-to-day HR activities including consulting and advising on policy and procedure, staffing, compensation, employee relations, culture and development, as well as organizational and change management. How you’ll CREATE Build, develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with management and employees across multiple business units to deliver value-added PIC services. Develop a detailed understanding of the client’s business – departments, jobs, structure, processes, financials, vision & strategy. Influence and coach client leadership on sound people-related business decisions. Proactively assess client needs for PIC services and develop strategies to meet those needs. Address all employee relations issues and other immediate issues to minimize risk in close partnership with Legal Counsel and Employee Relations. Manage a process-driven workload and transactional responsibilities. Facilitate effective on‑boarding and exit processes. Ensure alignment between individual, business unit and corporate practices and serve as a credible activist, operational executor, business ally. Promote positive employee relations and communication by counseling employees and proactively facilitating conflict resolution between employees; elevate issues as appropriate. Coach employees and managers on career development, goal setting, performance improvement and people management. Partner with the PIC team on talent assessment, organizational design and learning and development initiatives. Identify and recommend developmental and culture-enriching initiatives in partnership with the Learning team. Work in close partnership with the PIC COEs to ensure consistent PIC practices, approaches, roll‑out of new initiatives. Represent Universal Music Group and the PIC function in a positive light by gaining and maintaining knowledge of industry trends and general business knowledge/acumen. Bring your VIBE Understanding of, and experience with, core aspects of Human Resource Management (staffing; employee relations; labor relations; performance management; leadership development; training; organizational planning; change management). Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items. Previous talent management and succession planning experience. Proven ability to influence decision making at the senior management level. Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise. Must possess consultative style and approach with proven ability to develop credible relationships. Comfortable working in ambiguous business situations. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Exercise a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy in interactions with all levels of the organization. Strong experience and demonstrated skills in handling a variety of employee relations matters. Excellent follow‑through skills and the ability to anticipate and address business needs proactively. Possess strong work ethic; self‑motivated with a desire to take initiative and look for ways to improve processes and create efficiencies. Excellent time management and organizational skills in managing through multiple priorities with overlapping tasks across multiple businesses. Highly adaptable to a fast‑paced, fluid work environment in constant evolution. Ability to lead and manage people effectively. Team‑oriented attitude balanced with ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Sense of urgency – motivated/energetic/enthusiastic – dedicated and loyal. Maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to high standard of professional conduct. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum 10 years of prior Business Partner experience. Experience practicing HR in a creative industry (music, fashion, television, advertising, etc.) is a plus. HRIS experience, SAP and Workday a plus. Strong knowledge in employment laws; multi‑state experience. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Visio and/or Org Plus experience a plus. Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a relevant field with HR related coursework. Perks Playlist Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Including 100% coverage for out‑patient in‑network mental health services. Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants. Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year). Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement. 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution. A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including: Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees. 3‑weeks PTO for non‑exempt employees. 2‑weeks paid Winter Break. 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day). Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day). Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent. Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site. Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change. Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an E‑Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. Job Category: People, Inclusion & Culture Salary Range: $133,350 -$219,920 #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Music Group