VP, DEI Business Partner

Job Description

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.

Your New Role

The VP, DEI Business Partner will lead on the strategy for DEI efforts in North America for the business units they support as well as for the Productions. They will be responsible for partnering with business units and productions across North America to design and activate the delivery of the DEI strategy and will partner with the global DEI team to interpret activity at a local level, as needed. The VP, DEI Business Partner will work in partnership with business leaders, the broader DEI team, and local People & Culture (P&C) colleagues to embed systems change approach to DEI at WBD with a focus on recruitment, retention, progression, performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement. They will also play a key role in supporting the creative and production clients with needs that span across content advisement, training, coaching and reporting. This role will partner closely with their business clients, productions, P&C Partners, Business Resource Groups, Communications, and Legal.

Your Role Accountabilities
• Lead the workforce and production DEI team in the US to ensure the implementation of impactful evidence-based DEI activity across WBD in alignment with global org wide and P&C priorities whilst monitoring progress towards goals.
• Provide leadership, collaboration, and support to staff to translate the organizational vision for DEI into role-specific actions and performance management/accountability systems.
• Serve as a thought leader in the diversity and inclusion team. Build and maintain strong relationships with department, team, office, and functional leaders to identify and leverage diversity, equity and inclusion opportunities.
• Coach and advise leaders, in both workforce and production to elevate their diversity, inclusion, and cross-cultural aptitude and competence. 
• Build robust and sustainable DEI strategies and initiatives that fit the needs of each BU and production by leveraging qualitative and quantitative insights and lived experiences of our employees and people from underrepresented groups. Establish metrics and KPIs to track the effectiveness of DEI initiatives.
• Partner closely with People & Culture to support the DEI needs of the business and to integrate DEI goals into business plans and operational practices (P&C Partners, TA, L&D, Total Rewards, Employee Engagement, P&C Operations).
• In partnership with the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, drives the strategic execution of Business & Creative Council DEI roadmaps to accelerate change at a local level as well as development of regional DEI strategy.
• Lead and manage DEI projects from initiation to completion, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Develop and oversee development of project plans, including goals, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive project outcomes and deliverables.
• Leverage qualitative and quantitative insights to lead and develop DEI policies, processes and initiatives in partnership with the DEI Workforce & Strategy COE.
• Work with our own and third party productions to provide training, content advisement and support to create more inclusive and equitable productions across WBD.
• Design and facilitate DEI training for workforce and production clients based on business needs.
• Understand the local complexities across workforce and production in North America and work in partnership with DEI COE teams to meet DEI requirements and manage DEI external reporting needs (i.e. Regulatory, Academy, DGA, etc.)

Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10 years working in a DEI function for a global organization.
• Future-focused leader with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful DEI (workforce & production) strategies.
• Ability to navigate a matrixed organization that is complex, nuanced and disparate in terms of legislative and regulatory environments, and cultural and societal norms, to deliver appropriate DEI activities.
• Strong problem solving and project management skills within DEI.
• Strong understanding of DEI best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into actionable DEI initiatives.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $197,050.00 - $365,950.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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