Funko Looking for Director, People & Culture at Buckeye, Arizona Full Time

The primary role of the Director, People and Culture is to provide professional, visible and value adding service covering the full HR Generalist remit by partnering with various internal and external stakeholders. This role will have a primary focus on supporting our ever growing operations and distribution functions. This is a fast-paced role with a large scope to make a difference by championing the value of the Human Resources and putting in place strategic talent plans to support Funko’s growth and optimistic future.

With outstanding people leadership, you will support and develop our teams to their full potential through clear vision setting and effective coaching and people management. This role will foster a high-energy, collaborative, fun and trusted culture across the organization and will report directly into the VP, People and Culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide clear and inspirational leadership to the HRBP function and lead by example with first class communication to build passion, energy and a shared excitement for Funko.
• Work closely with the Head of Global HR to ensure effective and aligned HR strategic direction across all functions, including championing all people initiatives to help drive the business.
• Play an active and positive role with the Leadership team, working collaboratively and fostering a trusted, professional and fun culture across the business.
• Coach, develop and lead the HR Business Partner team to enhance their full potential.
• Work with Head of HR to set and communicate clear priorities and goals and translate them into actionable and programmatic deliverables.
• Build credible relationships with managers and provide support, guidance, and good counsel with a strong business acumen to help them deliver their people plans.
• Coach and build the responsibility and capability of managers to anticipate and pre-empt ER issues and associated risks.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge on best practices in HR and employment law, advising the business how to mitigate risk.
• Identify learning and development needs, create/design effective programs and delivery of training programs in support of organizational development.
• Partner closely with Finance to track and review HR budgets and ensure remain within allocations.
• Constantly monitor, review and introduce new practices and process improvements when required.
• Provide guidance and drive Organizational Assessment, Design, and Team Effectiveness.
• Support Funko in HR workstreams for any potential Merger & Acquisition projects.
• Some travel will be required in this role.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong senior leadership experience and a successful track record of supporting business growth, preferably in global organizations.
• Extensive HR generalist experience including complex Employee Relations casework management, policy development and training programs
• Experience supporting distribution partners
• Strong knowledge of AZ employment law and the ability to apply it practically apply it to workplace situations.
• Proven track record in driving and facilitating HR change projects effectively by partnering cross-functionally.
• Proven experience of influencing at senior level, knowing how to manage up and down the corporate structure effectively
• High resilience and ambitious drive with a proven capability to work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment, while driving outstanding execution.
• Strong interpersonal skills, confident to take the initiative and adopt a flexible approach.
• Experience of internal communications and employee engagement strategies.
• Experience in the development and implementation of employment policies and procedures.
• Passionate about Funko and our products, good sense of humour with the drive to make a difference.