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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: Melbourne

About the Team

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

About You:

• 5+ years as an HRBP or related role, ideally with time at a start-up
• In depth experience in multiple Human Resource subject areas including policy development, organisational design, talent planning, employee relations, performance management, talent development, compensation, and local employment laws
• Knowledgeable on Australia employment law, and knows how to find guidance on specific laws if unknown
• Experience building substantial 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 organisation
• Strong desire to help others and intellectual curiosity about people and organisation issues
• Excellent judgement 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
• Ability to operate independently, but a preference to succeed collectively with dedicated people who challenge you to do your best work
• Possess outstanding discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information
• Ideally experienced in supporting and/or regularly working with distributed team in other places in the world

A day in the life of a Manager, HR Business Partner:

• Responsible for leading most aspects of HR support and operations in our Australia office, and ensure they're aligned with global HR strategies and business goals
• Partner with Australia leaders, as well as U.S. based leaders to understand Australia's current state and desired future state, gaps, and priorities needed to achieve business goals
• Provide thought leadership, coaching, and development feedback at all levels regarding organisational and people-related strategy and execution.
• Provide expertise in planning, execution and facilitation of employee relations management
• Use expertise on Australia labour laws to build a strong framework that balances legislation, HR policies and strategic objectives
• Build 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 advise key business decisions
• Collaborate with other People Team functions (Operations, Recruiting & Learning, etc.) to inform the design and implementation of People programs
• Ensure the effective execution of local HR operations, administration and processes, including but not limited to leading integration flows, employee data updates/maintenance, new process implementations, compliance, reporting, etc.
• Align efforts with company culture, values and champion a positive employee experience by developing and leading HR programs that empower and engage team members
• This role will directly report to the VP, People & Capabilities based in San Francisco, while supporting local leaders on daily basis

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About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and subscription premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles and manga publishing. 

Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast. 

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Our Company Values

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

• Courage - When we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
• Curiosity - We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
• Service - We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.
• Kaizen - We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.

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.