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.

Your New Role

Warner Bros. Discovery, a division of WB Studio Enterprises Inc. seeks an Investigator for the Production Workplace Investigations (“PWI”) team, a unit within the Warner Bros. Discovery Labor Relations Department. PWI’s function is to conduct objective, balanced, and thorough investigations into complaints of alleged misconduct by or about production employees, as well as those involving Warner Bros. Studio Operations employees who support production. These production employees are mainly located in North America, and the majority are represented by a variety of industry unions and guilds, including, but not limited to, WGA, DGA, DGC, SAG-AFTRA, UBCP/ACTRA, IATSE, IBEW, Teamsters, Laborers, AFM, etc. The nature of employee complaints include, but are not limited to, harassment & discrimination; insubordination; bullying or hostile work environment; retaliation; drugs & alcohol; conflict of interest; verbal altercations; threats and violence in the workplace; misappropriation of company property or theft. PWI promotes and advocates for consistency around resolutions and disciplinary action following an investigation and partners with Employment Counsel, People & Culture Partners, and other key stakeholders to resolve complex employment issues.

The appropriate candidate would be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with the complaint process.

• Assess the interconnection of employment laws that impact an investigation and its outcomes, such as, ADA, EEOC, FLSA, NLRA, etc.

• Recommend and implement the appropriate discipline, up to and including discharge, when appropriate. This may require interaction with a variety of other Warner Bros. Discovery divisions, including Corporate Legal, Security, Leave of Absence, and facility and production executives.

• Manage and coordinate matters with Labor Relations professional staff and key stakeholders in the investigation process including, but not limited to, production executives, legal counsel, human resources representatives, etc. Ensure effective workflow within the organization. Must understand, interpret, and communicate priorities in a diplomatic manner.

Your Role Accountabilities

Interview and Documentation Process.

The position independently develops the investigation strategy for their assigned complaints, which includes but is not limited to:

• Identifying and developing the questions for each interview with Complainants, Witnesses, Respondents, and other related individuals, managers, agents and attorneys.

• Assess whether other departments need to be consulted and engage with them including, but not limited to, Security for threat assessments; Leave of Absence regarding intersecting claims of Workers’ Comp, American with Disability Act, Family Medical Leave Act; compliance regarding conflicts of interest, audit processes; etc.

• Reach a more likely than not conclusion based on an unbiased determination of the facts.

• Independently provide investigatory outcome reports to stakeholders; and,

• Independently analyze and recommend the appropriate disciplinary outcome to stakeholders and immediate supervisor based on the misconduct, Company policy and practice.

• Independently issue employee the disciplinary outcome, including but not limited to, warning, suspension, demotion, training, Employee Assistance Program Referrals, layoff or discharge; and,

• Independently draft unique memorializing document or conditional employment agreement for each investigation.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3 years of experience with working in employee relations, human resources, legal, or commensurate environment required
• College Degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Previous experience working in a production environment is beneficial, but not required
• Must have computer skills in Word and Outlook; and, Excel is preferred
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including possible overtime, when necessary
• Knowledge of employment law is required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with persons on all levels, in person and on the telephone

• Must have strong writing skills and ability
• Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions.
• Must have the ability to independently organize, prioritize, and schedule work effectively
• Must have the ability to work well under time constraints
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks
• Must be able to be discreet and to keep information strictly confidential
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

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. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $95,550.00 - $177,450.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.