ABOUT CRUNCHYROLL Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love. Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime! ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for a senior People Strategy and Partnership leader to help solve our most important people and organizational challenges while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and workforce planning. As Director, People Strategy & Partnership in the Office of the Chief People Experience Officer (CPXO), you'll work at the intersection of People strategy and business strategy. Reporting to the VP, Global People Strategy & Business Operations, with a dotted line to the VP, Global Business Partnerships, you'll partner closely with People Experience leaders to diagnose organizational challenges, shape talent and workforce strategies, and influence how Crunchyroll grows, organizes, and develops its people. You'll help define Crunchyroll’s most important People priorities, develop recommendations that inform executive decisions, and serve as a trusted thought partner to business and People leaders on organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and workforce planning. CORE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY * Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, employee experience, and culture transformation. * Diagnose complex organizational and talent challenges, evaluate options, and develop recommendations that improve organizational effectiveness and business performance. * Partner with senior business leaders and People Business Partners to translate business priorities into People strategies that support organizational and business goals. * Serve as a trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, organizational design, and change management. * Facilitate discussions around organizational health, talent reviews, succession planning, and long-term workforce planning to help leaders make informed organizational decisions. * Develop strategic recommendations, business cases, and decision frameworks that guide executive decision-making. * Build executive-level presentations, communications, and narratives that simplify complex organizational and workforce topics. * Use workforce insights and organizational data to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations that improve organizational performance. * Partner with Centers of Excellence and business leaders to shape practical, business-aligned People solutions. * Influence leaders through data-driven recommendations, strong business acumen, and trusted advisory relationships. * Represent the Office of the CPXO in strategic discussions, bringing clarity, perspective, and a point of view on key organizational decisions. We are considering applicants available to work a hybrid schedule, with three days each week onsite at our Los Angeles office. ABOUT YOU We get excited about candidates like you because: * You have 12+ years of experience in management consulting, People strategy, organizational effectiveness, or strategy & operations, complemented by experience leading People transformation initiatives and/or serving as a senior People Business Partner in a high-growth technology, media, or consumer company. * MBA or advanced degree, or equivalent experience in strategy, People Business Partnership, People transformation, or organizational effectiveness. * You are a trusted advisor who has partnered with senior business leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, leadership effectiveness, and organizational change. * You are a strategic thinker who brings structure to complex organizational challenges and translates business priorities into practical People strategies. * You communicate with clarity and influence, creating executive-level presentations, recommendations, and narratives that drive decisions. * You combine strong business acumen with analytical rigor, using workforce insights and organizational data to shape recommendations and improve business performance. * You thrive in ambiguous environments, influence without authority, and build trusted relationships across People teams and business leaders WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING AT CRUNCHYROLL In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks: * Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually. * Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self. * Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance * Health Saving Account HSA program * Health care and dependent care FSA * 401(k) plan, with employer match * Employer paid commuter benefit * Support program for new parents * Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly! #LifeAtCrunchyroll  #LI-Hybrid  The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks. Pay Transparency - Los Angeles, CA $185,400—$230,000 USD ABOUT OUR VALUES We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value * Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves. * Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding. * Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress. * Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business. 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. Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. Questions about Crunchyroll’s hiring process? 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