Team Overview

The Production HR team partners closely with our International Film, TV, and Theatrical productions, providing expert HR guidance and support across the full production lifecycle. We work hand-in-hand with Heads of Department and production leadership, both on set and behind the scenes, to ensure a seamless and people-first experience for all crew and talent.

Position Overview

As a Production HR Generalist, you will play a key role in delivering high-impact HR support to our UK-based productions and in-house production companies (Prod-Cos). You’ll be a trusted advisor to both freelance and staff teams, ensuring compliance, consistency, and care in every interaction. This is a dynamic, hands-on role that requires a proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused HR professional.

What You’ll Do

Production HR Partnership

• Serve as a dedicated HR partner to production teams, providing guidance across the full employee lifecycle.
• Attend production offices and sets regularly to offer in-person support and build strong relationships with crew and leadership.
• Act as a point of contact for Prod-Co employees and freelance contractors, addressing queries and concerns with empathy and efficiency.
• Deliver and manage “Respect in the Workplace” (RITW) training across productions, ensuring full compliance and accurate attendance tracking.
• Coordinate and support production-wide meetings, including kick-off sessions and HR briefings.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee relations matters with discretion and professionalism, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Partner with the Employment Law team to ensure alignment with internal policies and legal standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law, union agreements, and industry best practices.

HR Operations & Systems

• Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes in HR systems (SAP, myHR), including drafting documentation and ensuring data accuracy.
• Oversee payroll coordination for Prod-Co staff, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Set up and promote access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for productions.

Strategic Projects & Initiatives

• Collaborate with Global Production HR on initiatives that enhance the production employee experience.
• Contribute to broader HR programs such as performance management, succession planning, and compensation reviews.
• Lead or support special projects as assigned.