Technicolor Hiring for VP HR Operations and Corporate functions-Technicolor Creative Studios-London at London Full Time

COMPANY BACKGROUND/CULTURE

Technicolor, formerly known as Thomson or Thomson Multimedia, is a French company specializing in the design and manufacture of video and digital image systems intended for media professionals, such as film producers and television channels, but also operators. networks and other content distributors.

Technicolor offers award-winning Visual Effects (“VFX”), Animation and Post Production services for feature films, episodic series, advertising, video games and other audiovisual content. The Group’s VFX studios offer pre-visualization, asset creation, texturing, animation, rigging, rotoscoping, lighting, match move and compositing.

Technicolor’s Animation businesses offer solutions for the creation of high-quality Computer Generated Imagery (“CGI” or “CG”) Animation. Through its Post Production Services activities, Technicolor supports its clients from camera capture on the production set through creation of final distribution masters, including on-set services, color correction, and VFX integration.

Technicolor is segmented in three businesses:

• Production Services, Technicolor has worldwide leadership in visual effects for films and episodic work and is the n°1 provider to Hollywood studios and streamers.
• Connected Home, Technicolor is a global leader in Broadband and Android TV, and a trusted partner to the leaders of the industry, such as Comcast and Charter.
• DVD Services, Technicolor is by far the largest player, with around 70% market share worldwide and 90% in North America.
• There is also a division covering the licensing activities.

The Group employs 17,000 people globally and generated over €3 billion in revenues in 2020 (from €3,8 billion pre-Covid).

Technicolor is listed on the Euronext exchange in Paris under TCH and is traded in the USA on the OTCQX marketplace under TCLRY.

In 2020 Technicolor had to face the challenges of addressing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and to adapt quickly to ensure the continuity of its operations. The rapid and efficient implementation of remote working, especially in Production Services, was key to achieving this result.

The Group simultaneously delivered a major transformation programme, which significantly reduced operating expenses and preserved cashflow. In addition, they successfully executed a comprehensive financial restructuring plan, providing a much stronger platform for the long-term sustainability of the Group

Job Description

Role Description

The VP HRBP will partner the COO and the Executive leadership of TCS Shared Services (formally Transversal Functions), and their wider leadership teams. You will develop and execute People strategies that support business objectives with a focus on growth and revenue goals, including talent management, building organizational capacity, curating our culture, and advancing employee engagement. This role is also accountable for driving key initiatives and projects in the areas of organisation design, DE&I and L&D.

The role will operate as a strategic business partner to develop and deliver (individually and via the team) the full spectrum of HR service, products and systems that drive business performance. The role will directly report to the Chief People Officer with a dotted line to the COO and will be a part of both the HR and Operations / Shared Services leadership teams.

Primary Responsibilities

● Build trusted relationships with leadership and senior stakeholders in the business to support and anticipate needs. Serve as a thought partner to the Exec across Ops and Shared Services and collaborate with leadership to understand their priorities and provide support on delivering bespoke business goals.

● Lead and drive the Talent strategy for the business through developing insight and analysis of people related business issues and opportunities (by leveraging global tools and, e.g. Talent Management tools/ processes and diversity metrics, etc). Drive effective workforce planning to have the right talent in the right place at the right time. Partner with TA and TM teams on anticipated needs

● Serve as a strategic advisor and coach to senior leaders to build a strategic talent vision for the business.

● Partner with HR leads in Centre of Expertise teams to generate new ideas, support program development and implementation, and promote HR initiatives to the organization.

● Analyze data to determine trends, areas for improvement and recommend and/or implement appropriate strategies. Strategize and develop plans for staff retention efforts.

● Advocate, implement, and coordinate change initiatives to support enhanced organizational effectiveness within the business.

● Drive HR plans, including alignment with global HR plans and processes, across the business.

● Play a lead role in the global talent review & talent development programs.

● Engage with leadership to understand the holistic opportunities of commercial growth and development within the Division.

● Use data (new hire, exit, engagement, leadership assessments) to identify key areas of development and create development plans to support leaders/leadership teams.

● Meet regularly with senior leaders to provide feedback with a focus on growth and achievement of development goals.

● Implement succession plans and ensure key talent has a development plan to focus on growth and retention.

● Coach leaders on management responsibilities as it relates to the people in their teams.

● Drive a culture of high performance.

● Support employee relations issues with a greater emphasis on complex cases. Assisting with and advising leadership on employment legislation as well as disciplinary action procedures, coaching, counseling, and documentation and ensuring a strong compliance culture

● Coach and advise staff and managers on matters regarding conflict resolution, relationship building, and effective communication.

Experience

● Extensive experience as HR Business Partner serving the C-Suite

● Extensive experience in operating model / org design and of partnering with a business undertaking a transformation (both culturally and organizationally)

● The ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company

● Extensive experience leading global and virtual HR teams

● A true hands-on approach as well as the ability to successfully monitor the “pulse” of the division to ensure a high level of employee engagement

● Proven knowledge and practical application of HR practices and global employment laws

● Experience with rapid and complex changing work environment

● Coaching and mentoring experience at executive leadership level

● Success in creating and driving effective development, employee relations, retention and reward programs

● Will be an enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment

● You will have high energy and flexibility, fantastic communication skills and huge amounts of drive

● You will be comfortable with high volume workload and not be afraid to “roll up your sleeves”

● You will have strong solutions focus and be comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables. Ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions

● Strong internal and external customer service focus

● Ability to develop strong working relations at all levels

● Manage multiple priorities simultaneously; orientated on results – while retaining all relevant information