Director, HR Business Partner

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

Sitting at the intersection of Human Resources and our business leaders, HR Business Partners (HRBP) are uniquely positioned to shape employee experiences, ensure the company’s talent grows in meaningful ways, and help business leaders and HR at Hasbro be as successful as possible. Reporting to the VP, HRBP, you will design and implement HR solutions that enable the division’s success, foster a high-performance culture, and support the continued transformation of our business. This role requires strong collaboration across the HR function, influencing within a matrixed team, and delivering both strategic and hands on HR support.

A Day in the Life:

• Partner with Sr. Leaders to design and implement talent strategies aligned with business priorities.

• Drive people initiatives focused on talent acquisition, development, retention, and organizational effectiveness.

• Diagnose organizational and talent needs, collaborating with business leaders to implement solutions that improve performance and engagement.

• Support business planning by ensuring talent structures, performance management, and recognition systems enable strategic goals.

• Partner with leaders on organizational development initiatives to strengthen capabilities, processes, and culture.

• Use HR data and analytics to provide insights, identify trends, and develop solutions to address root causes.

• Advance employee belonging through hiring, promotion, retention, and inclusion practices.

• Partner with leaders to ensure succession planning and leadership pipeline strength for critical roles.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure diverse, high-quality hiring and positive onboarding experiences.

• Work closely with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to design and deliver best-inclass HR programs and practices.

• Build strong, trusted relationships across the division and the broader Hasbro enterprise to influence outcomes and manage change effectively.

What You’ll Bring:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least several years in a senior HRBP or equivalent role.

• BS in Business, HR, or related field (or equivalent combination of experience). 

• Experience supporting leaders in Consumer Products, Entertainment, or related industries strongly preferred.

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand both commercial and operational drivers. • Proven organizational design and change management skills, ideally supporting organizations through transformation.

• Experience building and executing people plans tied to multi-year strategic priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a matrixed organization, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, with a collaborative, empathetic, and approachable style.

• Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear, thoughtful counsel to senior leaders. 

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

The base salary range for this position is $147,600.00 to $221,400.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
• Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
• Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
• Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
• Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!

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