Job Title: Manager, Global People Partner
Reports To: Vice President of Human Resources
Place of Work: Orlando
Other: Full Time
Role OverviewThe Global HR Generalist serves as a key People resource supporting RWS Global's growing international workforce. Working across multiple countries and time zones, this role helps navigate HR requirements related to global employment, onboarding, documentation, and compliance by identifying the right questions, resources, and partners needed to move matters forward.
This is a hands-on role for an experienced HR professional with a strong foundation in HR practices and compliance. The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to recognize when country-specific expertise is needed, coordinate with internal and external partners, and provide reliable follow-through in a fast-paced global environment.
Responsibilities- Global HR Resource & Compliance CoordinationServe as an HR resource for navigating employment requirements across RWS Global's international operations.
- Identify potential country-specific employment and compliance considerations and recognize when local expertise or additional guidance is required.
- Research and identify appropriate internal and external resources, including local HR partners, employment counsel, benefits partners, and other specialists.
- Gather necessary information and coordinate with appropriate resources to determine requirements and next steps.
- Maintain organized records of global HR resources, contacts, requirements, and reference materials.
Global Onboarding & Employment Documentation- Coordinate HR requirements for onboarding employees across international locations, partnering with internal teams and local resources as needed.
- Support the preparation, collection, and maintenance of employment documentation in accordance with country-specific requirements.
- Help identify requirements related to employment contracts, worker classification, payroll, benefits, leave, right-to-work, and other employment considerations.
- Partner with People Operations and other stakeholders to support accurate and timely international onboarding.
- Maintain practical checklists, processes, and reference materials for recurring global HR activities.
Cross-Functional & Global Partnership- Build effective working relationships with People Operations and key internal stakeholders, including Finance, Payroll, Legal, and Talent Acquisition.
- Coordinate with external partners and subject-matter experts to obtain guidance on international employment matters.
- Communicate requirements and next steps clearly and follow up with stakeholders to keep work moving.
General HR Support- Provide day-to-day HR support within the scope of the role, escalating matters requiring specialized expertise when appropriate.
- Support HR projects and initiatives as needed.
- Recognize and appropriately escalate potential HR or compliance concerns.
Qualifications & Experience- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within an HR Generalist, HR Operations, People Operations, or similar role.
- Strong working knowledge of core HR practices, employment compliance, and the employee lifecycle.
- Experience supporting employees or business operations across multiple countries or regions preferred.
- Experience coordinating employee onboarding, employment documentation, and other HR processes.
- Ability to recognize potential employment or compliance considerations and understand when specialized expertise or additional guidance is required.
- Experience working across multiple stakeholders and functions in a fast-paced organization.
- Experience within entertainment, live events, hospitality, cruise, production, or another complex global workforce environment is a plus.
Skills & Capabilities- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with a resourceful and proactive approach to unfamiliar situations.
- Strong operational and process mindset with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines across a global organization.
- Clear, articulate, and thoughtful communicator with the ability to turn complex information into practical next steps.
- Personable and approachable, with the confidence and professionalism to work effectively with employees, leaders, and external partners.
- Sound judgment and discretion, with the ability to recognize when additional guidance or expertise is needed.
- Adaptable, accountable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
What Success Looks Like- Global HR questions are researched and routed to the appropriate resources in a timely manner.
- International onboarding and employment documentation are coordinated accurately and efficiently.
- Country-specific requirements and potential compliance concerns are identified and escalated appropriately.
- HR resources, contacts, and key information are organized and maintained for future use.
- The role provides reliable follow-through and support to the People team and global partners.Open HR matters have clear ownership, next steps, and consistent follow-through through resolution.
- The organization becomes increasingly proactive, consistent, and scalable in how it supports employees across different countries and jurisdictions.
Company Benefits - Competitive Salary
- Flexible working schedule and remote work options
- Company 401K
- Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Opportunity to work on a variety of project types including theme parks, resort hotels, entertainment centers, live shows, temporary experiences and many others.
While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.
