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Executive Director, Learning & Development, Diversity and Inclusion
Starz Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Are you obsessable about TV? We are looking for someone to focus on employee engagement, training, talent management, and development. Reporting to the EVP, Human Resources, the Executive Director, Learning & Development and Diversity & Inclusion will lead and execute an integrated learning and development strategy. You will work collaboratively with the HR leadership team and play an integral role in cultivating a learning environment that increases employee engagement and aligns with business goals and strategic priorities. You will partner with business and HR leaders to ensure effective diversity & inclusion practices and change management methodology are embedded into the culture of Starz and into every phase of the employee experience.
• Design, develop, and execute on a fully integrated talent development strategy utilizing a holistic, best practice, best in class approach, and leveraging both existing and new HR technology, resources and tools;
• Partner with the HR leadership team to create talent management programs around new competency framework and job architecture which underpins all other HR functions, programs, and initiatives;
• Serve as functional lead and subject matter expert on SuccessFactors LMS implementation;
• Lead innovative employee engagement programs and activities partnering with business leaders and HR (mentoring program, etc.);
• Work with HRBP, Comp/Insights partners to craft Employee Engagement and Pulse Surveys that will provide significant data which supports the design and execution of all HR programs and initiatives;
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, collaborating with the business and human resources team;
• Partner with external resources on training curriculum;
• Facilitate company-wide training, focus groups, and workshops on a variety of topics;
• Design and implement program for career pathing and employee development in partnership with the Compensation partner;
• Manage and facilitate talent review process utilizing the 9-box to identify high potentials and successors at top leadership levels;
• Create training and development programs for individual development plans; ensure development is aligned with plans for identified high potentials, as well as key leaders, new leaders and other targeted functions, groups, etc.
• Partner with company D&I teams to help ensure Starz attracts, develops, and retains diverse employees to create and maintain a Great Place to Work and employer of choice designation
• Develop and execute a Diversity & Inclusion strategy integrated into all talent management functions and programs
• Collaborate with Workforce Insights to examine employee demographics and identify gaps in alignment with consumer and community demographics
• Create Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
Required Skills:
• BA/BS degree; MBA or Master’s degree in related field preferred
• Strategic leader with strong business partner sensibilities
• Able to help shape culture and support the organization in shifting through change
• Minimum eight years’ learning and development experience, managing all stages of the L&D lifecycle: needs analysis, design, delivery and evaluation
• Experience in leading cultural transformation and implementing diversity and inclusion programs to drive a high-performance workforce
• A strong customer focus and ability to effectively and quickly form relationships and establish trust, respect, competence and confidence with the internal team members and business leadership
• Established track record of helping employees become the best they can be by crafting and delivering creative and effective development offerings to a diverse workforce
• Familiar with established competency models such as the Korn Ferry (Lominger) Leadership Architect as the foundation
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast paced creative and production environment, under compressed timelines and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate and cultivate curiosity to build the best tools, content and programs
• Intrinsically motivated to help others develop and grow
• Ability to develop creative solutions that address relevant and changing business needs
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills at all levels in the organization including senior leadership
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Experience successfully mentoring business leaders
• Broad experience and knowledge of standard methodologies in learning and development and talent management
• High degree of organization with excellent project management skills
• Able to quickly learn (and self-teach) new technologies; experience with e-learning tools; LMS and other innovative learning practices
• Self-awareness with a high EQ (emotional quotient) and as intuitive driven as business savvy
• Previous experience in the entertainment industry strongly preferred
• Qualified/certified in 360 instruments
• Self-starter with the ability to pivot and can handle a diverse set of initiatives
• Position is in Los Angeles, CA. Some travel to/from the Denver and New York offices as needed
STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), is a leading global media and entertainment company that provides premium subscription video programming on domestic U.S. pay television networks and produces and distributes content for worldwide audiences, including its investment in the STARZ PLAY Arabia OTT service.
STARZ is the ultimate destination for obsessable TV, movies and more. Characters who pull you in and stories that stay with you. From bold Original Series to the best movies, whatever you love, STARZ ignites your passions.
STARZ offers a competitive compensation package and an attractive benefits program to all eligible employees including a variety of healthcare plans, dental and vision insurance, 401k, life/disability insurance. Eligible employees will enjoy paid time off in the form of vacation and company holidays.
STARZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, age, race, national origin, disability, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, STARZ will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.