Hiring: Head of People Company: Big Shot Pictures Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 18:55:40 Target Skills & Keywords : Compliance, Make, PATs About the job Experience: •8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with meaningful time spent at an animation studio, gaming company or comparable entertainment/creative company (e.g., Disney, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, or similar) Required Skills: •Big Shot Pictures is looking for an HR Director who understands what makes a creative organization tick — someone who has sat inside a studio (Disney, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, or a comparable animation/entertainment/ gaming company) and knows firsthand how to build people programs that serve artists, creatives, and business teams alike. This position for someone who has already navigated the specific rhythms of production cycles, crewing, and creative career paths, and who can now shape people strategy at the company level. •People Strategy & Culture •Build and evolve a people strategy that balances the needs of creative/production teams with corporate and business affairs functions •Champion a culture that supports artistic risk-taking and craft while maintaining accountability and business rigor •Act as a trusted advisor to studio and creative leads on team dynamics, org health, and change management •Talent Acquisition & Development (Creative Focus) •Lead recruiting strategy for artists, animators, creative directors, and other below-the-line and above-the-line creative talent, in partnership with hiring leads and recruiters •Build talent pipelines and relationships within the animation and broader entertainment community •Design career development pathways specific to creative disciplines, where growth doesn't always look like traditional management tracks •Partner with creative leadership on crewing strategy, staffing plans, and succession planning for key creative roles •Core HR Operations •Own leveling frameworks and job architecture across creative and corporate functions •Lead compensation planning cycles, including incentive structures, bonus programs, and promotion processes •Design and run performance management and feedback systems that work for both creative and business teams •Manage employee relations issues with sound judgment and appropriate legal awareness Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!