Director of People - Content & Studio

TL;DR

Director of People - Content & Studio: Own the full people strategy for the Content and Studio organization from employee relations and leadership coaching to culture and organizational design with an accent on bridging creative and corporate environments. Focus on conflict resolution, performance management, workforce planning, and advising executives in a fast-paced production studio.

Location: New York City (with regular travel to Greenville, NC)

Company

Beast Industries is a multifaceted media and entertainment company founded by hirify.global, revolutionizing digital content creation across digital media, philanthropy, consumer products, and innovative initiatives.

What you will do

• Serve as primary people partner to Content and Studio leadership, including executives and CEO
• Lead employee relations, including conflict resolution, investigations, and risk mitigation
• Coach first-time and mid-level managers on people leadership and performance
• Partner on organizational design, workforce planning, and team effectiveness
• Translate corporate HR policies into studio-appropriate practices
• Drive culture initiatives bridging creative and corporate worlds
• Advise on performance management, talent development, and succession planning
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Production for aligned outcomes

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of progressive HR or people experience, including business partner roles
• Demonstrated experience supporting creative, media, production, or non-traditional environments
• Deep expertise in employee relations, conflict resolution, and complex people situations
• Proven ability to coach and influence leaders at multiple levels, including senior executives
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust across diverse groups
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have

• Experience in high-growth, founder-led, or entertainment/digital media environments
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to Greenville, NC

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
• Company contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401k plan with Safe Harbor company matching
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• Company-provided technology package
• Relocation assistance where applicable, including travel and housing for first 90 days