Sr. HR Business Partner

Job Description

The Senior HR Business Partner provides hands-on HR support to staff-level employees, serving as a strategic partner to operational and business leaders, aligning human resources initiatives with organizational objectives. This role provides guidance and expertise in employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, talent development, compensation administration, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. The Sr. HRBP acts as a trusted advisor to leadership while supporting a positive workplace culture and driving employee engagement across assigned business units.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Business Partnership

• Support assigned client groups and staff-level employees as a day-to-day HR point of contact
• Coach people leaders on performance expectations, feedback, and day-to-day people decisions, escalating complex or precedent-setting situations to HR leadership.
• Apply existing HR policies, processes, and best practices consistently; flag gaps or exceptions for HR leadership review.
• Provide input and data to support workforce planning and headcount discussions
• Build trusting relationships with employees and leaders; act as a reliable, responsive point of contact for HR support.
• Coordinate with shared services teams to ensure the effective delivery of HR programs and services.

Employee Relations & Performance Support

• Support employee relations matters, including intake, documentation, and coordination of investigations.
• Guide managers through routine performance conversations and corrective action steps using established templates and processes; loop in HR leadership on terminations and higher-risk matters.
• Help track trends in engagement, turnover, or performance and surface observations to HR leadership.
• Support performance management processes, including coaching, goal setting, development planning, and performance improvement plans.
• Generating letters and other documentation, such as case notes, performance improvement plans, corrective action notices, and other documents in alignment with internal templates and processes.

Talent Processes (Hiring, Onboarding, Development)

• Partner with internal recruiters and other managers to support recruitment efforts.
• Support onboarding for new hires, including manager guidance (as needed) and employee check-ins to drive early success.
• Help employees understand levels, expectations, and growth paths as part of internal mobility conversations.

Culture, Engagement & Change Support

• Partner with the Learning and Development team to support engagement initiatives and help identify employee/manager training needs.
• Assist with communicating and implementing organizational changes (team shifts, new people leaders, policy updates) as directed by HR leadership.
• Model company values and help foster an inclusive, respectful workplace.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-6 years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP or HR generalist work.
• Demonstrated experience supporting a broad employee population (exempt and non-exempt preferred) in a fast-paced, corporate environment.
• Solid skills in employee relations, performance management, coaching, and HR documentation, with a track record of working effectively within established processes and escalation paths.
• Comfortable balancing high-touch employee support with a high volume of operational follow-through and administrative tasks.
• Good judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information; sound instincts for knowing when to escalate.
• Working knowledge of HR compliance basics and employment practices.
• Ability to collaborate with employees at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required (HR certification a plus).

COMPENSATION

$110,000-$135,000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

EEO Statement

Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.