Senior HR Business Partner

We’re a cast of characters working to shine a spotlight on anime. Crunchyroll is an international business focused on creating both online and offline experiences for fans through content (licensed, co-produced, originals, distribution), merchandise, events, gaming, news, and more. Visit our About Us pages for more information about our collection of brands.

Crunchyroll COVID-19 Hiring Status

Crunchyroll employees are currently working from home, and we are still conducting remote interviews and hiring during this time. This role is expected to start remotely, and we’ll work closely with you as we understand every person has unique circumstances.

Location: San Francisco

Our headquarters is located in downtown San Francisco, where our group of cross-functional experts assemble to create experiences for our passionate communities.

About the Team

At Crunchyroll, the HRBP team leads many efforts including partnering with managers across the organization on people management and development, organizational design and headcount planning, as well as employee relations, advocating for employees, and keeping a pulse on morale and evolution of company culture. The People team is a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about HR and its critical impact on an organization. In addition to the HRBP function, our broader People team consists of People Ops, Recruiting, Workplace Operations, and Learning, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement.

About You:

• BA/BS degree in business administration, psychology, communications or other related field
• 7+ years as an HRBP or related role, ideally with time in the tech industry
• In depth experience in multiple Human Resource subject areas including organizational design, talent planning, employee relations, performance management, talent development, compensation, diversity and inclusion, and federal, state, and local employment laws
• Experience building meaningful people programs that balance business and talent needs
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and coaching skills with a tried ability to develop trusting relationships and influence at all levels within the organization
• Strong desire to help others and intellectual curiosity about people and organization issues
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving capabilities; as well as the ability to make thoughtful decisions independently in a complex, ambiguous, fast-paced and constantly evolving environment
• Ability to roll-up your sleeves and be creative to find resolutions and get things done
• Exceptional advising, coaching and facilitation skills
• Ability to operate independently, but a preference to succeed collectively with dedicated people who challenge you to do your best work
• Possess impeccable discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information

A day in the life of a Senior HR Business Partner:

• Work closely with business leaders to understand and contribute to each team's current state and desired future state, gaps, and priorities needed to achieve business goals
• Provide thought leadership, coaching, and development feedback to employees at all levels regarding organizational and people-related strategy and execution. This will include the following areas: talent strategy, organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, performance, engagement, employee relations, compensation and rewards, recognition, and other people related topics
• Provide expertise in planning, execution and facilitation of employee relations management
• Create and implement strategic people programs that build cohesive teams, lead to development, and positively impact engagement and retention
• Use qualitative and quantitative data in order to inform key business and talent decisions
• Collaborate with other People Team functions (operations, recruiting, learning & engagement, etc.) to inform the design and implementation of People programs
• Align efforts with company culture, values and champion a positive employee experience by developing and leading HR programs that empower and engage team members

Benefits: San Francisco Office

• Competitive salary
• “Use What You Need” time away from work policy
• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Health care and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employer paid commuter benefit
• On-site gym, showers, yoga, and wellness classes
• Support program for new parents
• Catered lunch 4 days per week
• Fun, passionate and skilled co-workers
• Pet friendly - pet insurance and dog friendly office

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About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories through the content they love. Best known as a top streaming service delivering AVOD and SVOD content, Crunchyroll also provides experiences to deepen fan engagement and community through social, events, games, consumer products, content distribution, content creation, and manga publishing. 

Fans have access to the largest collection of licensed anime through Crunchyroll, Anime Digital Network (in partnership with Citel, a subsidiary of Média-Participations), and Anime on Demand video streaming services, translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast. Crunchyroll's services also extend to licensing of theatrical, TV, home video, and consumer product rights. 

Fans engage further with events (including owned events Crunchyroll Expo, Anime Awards, Crunchyroll Movie Nights, KAZÉ Movie Nights), consumer products through eCommerce and retail partners (Crunchyroll, KAZÉ, AV Visionen), Crunchyroll Games, KAZÉ Games, and manga (KAZÉ Manga, Crunchyroll Manga app, Crunchyroll Manga Store).

Crunchyroll was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Paris, Chisinau, Lausanne, and Berlin (AV Visionen). VRV (U.S.) and Eye See Movies (Germany) are also Crunchyroll brands.

Our Company Values

You’ll see these in action if we’re lucky enough to have you:

• Embrace Originality - We’ve taken different paths to get here -- but we’re in it together to win in anime 
• Fuel Passion - Understanding fandom makes us better at what we do
• Champion Change - We’re agile and see change as an opportunity to lead by example
• Hustle Intentionally - As fans of our fans, we always want to do more -- but we’re deliberate in our path
• Elevate Anime - We’re showing the world how special anime is

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.