Manager, People & Culture

Role: Manager, People & Culture
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Compensation: $90K - $100K Annual Base Salary + 10% Discretionary Target Bonus
Role Summary:
At FIFTH SEASON, we’re a team of superstars, driven by a passion for crafting innovative and compelling content that captivates audiences worldwide. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where the contributions of each employee fuel our mission of excellence and help to cultivate a lively and engaging company culture.
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive People & Culture Manager with expertise in strategic communications and a comprehensive understanding of Human Resource functions. This pivotal role requires exceptional communication skills and a commitment to enhancing the employee journey. Maintaining a strong onsite presence will be key for seamless event coordination and active engagement, underscoring the significance of this role within our People & Culture team.
Role Responsibilities:
Corporate Communications (30%)

• Lead corporate communications efforts, collaborating with leadership to ensure employees are informed on company initiatives, programs, and policies.
• Manage internal communications projects from inception to delivery, ensuring timely stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee the internal company portal, optimizing document management for better accessibility.
• Design and deliver compelling presentations for senior leadership, ensuring consistency in messaging.

Community Engagement and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (30%)

• Facilitate company events and social initiatives (e.g. all hands meetings) to strengthen internal community bonds, ensuring a hands-on and strong onsite approach to engagement.
• Cultivate partnerships with non-profits and manage volunteer programs for external community engagement, maintaining a strong onsite presence for effective collaboration.
• Support and advance Employee Resource Groups’ objectives, aligning with FIFTH SEASON’s DEI commitments.

Learning/Development and Performance Management (20%)

• Help manage the ongoing development of professionals across our global organization, through talent development programs and ad hoc training.
• Help manage performance management processes and provide support for employee growth and development.

Talent Acquisition and Internships (10%)

• Participate in talent acquisition projects and employer branding to attract top talent.
• Play a key role in internship program coordination and management.

Operations and General People/Culture (10%)

• Support employee lifecycle initiative across People & Culture pillars (e.g. Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, HR Physical Production) as needed.
• Help coordinate a major company office move, ensuring a smooth transition for employees.

Requirements & Skills:

• 4+ years of HR experience with expertise in internal communications, strategic messaging, and broad HR functions.
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate communications, with superior writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in performance management, DEI initiatives, and fostering community engagement, reflecting a deep commitment to enhancing the employee experience.
• Creative and tech-savvy, highly skilled in PowerPoint, Canva, and SharePoint.
• Adept at project management, capable of handling complex programs and processes.
• Detail-oriented, ensuring thorough follow-up and execution.

Characteristics & Personality:

• Agile, as responsibilities may shift in response to the evolving needs of the business.
• Solution-focused, embodying collaboration and dedication to enriching the employee experience.
• Maintains a hands-on approach, ensuring a strong onsite presence for effective event coordination.
• Diversity and inclusivity minded, actively fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

About Us:
FIFTH SEASON is a global leader in the creation, production, and distribution of feature films and premium television series. Known for producing and distributing award-winning content that engages audiences and moves culture, the studio’s film titles include the multi-Oscar-nominated The Lost Daughter from Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ambulance directed by Michael Bay, Destin Daniel Cretton’s Just Mercy, the Book Club franchise, the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winner Cha Cha Real Smooth, and 80 For Brady. The studio produces premium TV series including the 14-time Emmy-nominated Severance, See, and Truth Be Told for Apple TV+, Wolf Like Me for Peacock, Life & Beth, Nine Perfect Strangers, and McCartney 3, 2, 1 for Hulu, and Tokyo Vice for HBO Max. FIFTH SEASON also handles global distribution for dozens of hit series in addition to its own studio productions, including Killing Eve, The MorningShow, Normal People, and The Night Manager.
Our Culture:
A studio with a soul, FIFTH SEASON is proud to be an anti-racist and feminist company, focused on leaving the entertainment business better than we found it. We empower freedom and ownership, delivering the expertise of a big studio with the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of a start-up. FIFTH SEASON is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Our Benefits:

• Hybrid schedule
• 14 company holidays
• 3 volunteer days annually, to support and give back
• PTO, Paid Leave (Parental, Fertility Treatment, Menopause, Bereavement, and more)
• Medical/Dental/Vision, Fertility/Adoption/Education Assistance Programs, 401K Match

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and exciting industry. The ideal candidate is driven and hungry to learn and wants to be in the trenches of the entertainment industry. If you meet the above requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we invite you to apply.