Senior/talent acquisition manager, wbsts

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

From the phenomenally successful Warner Bros. Studio Tours in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, to flagship retail stores in New York, Chicago, and Tokyo, the next exciting addition to this collection is Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai - The Making of Harry Potter, a completely new experience for Harry Potter fans in China.

Located in the heart of the city, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai – The Making of Harry Potter is an indoor attraction designed to transport visitors into the world of filmmaking, revealing production secrets through interactive experiences, showcasing stunning sets, and displaying beautifully crafted props. This new attraction will deliver the Studio Tour values of exceptional customer service, experiences that exceed visitors’ expectations, and the very best in Harry Potter retail.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai will be operated in partnership with Jinjiang International (Holdings) Co., Ltd., a State-Owned Enterprise, ensuring a world-class experience for all who visit.

Your New Role

The Senior/Talent Acquisition Manager will lead the recruitment team to deliver a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy and solution for Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai (WBSTS), develop effective recruitment channels, manage the end-to-end recruitment processes and ensure the on-schedule onboarding of all talents required for WBSTS's grand opening and ongoing business development.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Develop and execute tiered, function-aligned recruitment strategies to fulfill hiring demands across all job levels and departments at WBSTS.
• Partner closely with the P&C Director to co-develop the company’s recruitment roadmap and detailed budget framework taking end-to-end ownership to drive the effective, on-schedule implementation of all planned initiatives.
• Conduct structured job requirement alignment sessions with the hiring managers to finalize job descriptions.
• Lead and manage the entire end-to-end recruitment cycle with exceptional efficiency and quality.
• Campus relationship building with target institutions & intern recruitment.
• Continuously expand and refine the full recruitment channel ecosystem.
• Design, track and report on core recruitment KPIs.
• Build, segment and maintain a categorized external talent pool.
• Develop, validate and deploy standardized, effective talent assessment tools.
• Share data-backed market and talent landscape insights with business teams.
• Undertake other ad-hoc job responsibilities assigned by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or above in relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years of working experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years of proven experience in an equivalent management role.
• Demonstrated track record in developing frontline staff recruitment channels.
• Hands-on campus recruitment experience and established existing partnerships with local higher education institutions.
• Strong multi-tasking capability and proven resilience under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills and cross-functional influence.
• Fluent in oral and written English is required.

Working Pattern and Duty Management

This is a full-time, on site role requiring flexibility in working hours to meet business needs.

Shanghai Joint Venture Employment:

Please note that this position is employed through Warner Bros. Discovery’s joint venture with Jin Jiang International (Holdings) Co., Ltd.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.