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We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.\nHere, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.\nIf you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!\nIs this role for you?\nReporting into the EMEA Snr. 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Change projects include changes to scope of service and enhancements\n\nDeputise for other members of the HR Operations Leadership team as required\n\nWhat are we looking for?\nExperience leading a team within an HR Operations or global business services environment underpinned by a tiered service delivery model\n\nHands-on experience with HR processes, including process mapping, process re-engineering, creation of desktop procedures, application of service level agreements, and definition of appropriate controls\n\nExperience working with an HRIS SaaS platform to maximise data quality\n\nAbility to cultivate a high-performance culture built on collaboration that actively promotes employee engagement\n\nAbility to use data to inform priorities and focus on continuous improvement efforts\n\nA natural curiosity and a drive to challenge the status quo by asking “why”\n\nExperience building and maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation\n\nStrong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to use logic and data to influence decision making\n\nExperience delivering HR operations across multiple countries is desirable\n\nAbout Skydance\n Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. 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