Director, HR Entertainment

About Versant Versant is an integrated branding firm that captures authentic experiences and connects with our clients’ target markets through storytelling. We are experts in finding and telling the organic, engaging story that draws the audience in to learn more. We refer to this approach as “Branding from the Inside Out.” It is the intersection of the consumer and employer brand, creating a branding solution that is creative, innovative and impactful. Its authenticity connects at a deep level, whether the audience is a business or consumer. With clients ranging from small businesses to global companies, Versant is known for turning “What if? Into wow!”

Versant

Where What If Becomes Wow

brandingvideo productionstrategyresearchemployer brandinginternal communicationsand recruitment marketing

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versantsolutions.com

2-10 employees

Marketing Services

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1962

Privately Held

524 LinkedIn followers

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to senior leaders, aligning talent, organizational, and workforce strategies with business priorities and long-term goals.
• Advise and coach executives on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, employee relations, performance management, and complex people decisions.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, workforce planning, performance calibration, and organizational change initiatives that strengthen leadership pipelines and business readiness.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Total Rewards, and other HR Centers of Excellence to attract talent, support compensation and promotion processes, and deliver integrated people solutions.
• Use workforce analytics, business insights, and sound judgment to identify trends, inform decisions, and evaluate the impact of HR programs and initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop an HR Coordinator while promoting responsive service, operational excellence, and a consistent employee experience.

Required

• At least 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior business leaders.
• Demonstrated experience advising executives on organizational design, talent management, leadership coaching, employee relations, workforce planning, change management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business objectives into practical, scalable people strategies.
• Experience guiding leaders and teams through organizational transformation, ambiguity, and growth.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including experience using workforce data and insights to support decision-making.
• Excellent consulting, coaching, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across levels and functions.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• The ability to travel and work additional hours as business needs require.
• You demonstrate Versant’s “How We Do It” behaviors in the way you lead, partner, and deliver results
• Trust: You act with sound judgment, consistency, discretion, and integrity when navigating sensitive business and employee matters.
• Teamwork: You build strong partnerships across business teams and HR Centers of Excellence to deliver coordinated, effective solutions.
• Transparency: You communicate clearly and directly, share relevant context, and help leaders and employees understand decisions and expectations.
• Agility: You adapt quickly to evolving business needs, manage competing priorities, and guide teams through change and ambiguity.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: You identify opportunities, challenge established approaches thoughtfully, and build practical solutions that improve organizational performance and the employee experience.
• Accountability: You take ownership of your work, honor your commitments, and deliver results with excellence. You approach every decision with an owner's mindset and a shared responsibility for VERSANT's success.
• Experience supporting media entertainment businesses.

Preferred

• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed, or high-growth organization.
• Familiarity with HR technology and emerging AI-enabled tools that enhance employee and manager experiences.
• Previous experience managing, coaching, or developing HR professionals.

• At Versant, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of an independent media and entertainment company with a portfolio of trusted brands. As the senior Human Resources leader based at the Universal City, you will partner directly with executives, influence organizational strategy, and help build the talent, culture, and leadership capabilities that support Versant’s next chapter.
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $145,000 to $165,000, plus an annual bonus opportunity and eligibility for long-term incentives. The salary offered will depend on relevant factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and the needs of the business.
• Versant offers a competitive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k); paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and a variety of employee programs and benefits.