Director, Employee Relations

Comcast Director, Employee Engagement Saint Paul , Minnesota Apply Now Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are... at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career Summary Leads a team responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing management of employee engagement initiatives, programs and projects across the organization that drive Organizational Health Excellence, including but not limited to talent management, leadership development tools and resources, employee onboarding experience, and recognition programs. Effectively partners and collaborates with diverse cross functional teams to identify and implement engagement initiatives and programs to ensure Engagement and business strategies are met. Provides high level counsel and guidance to HR and executive business leaders on complex Human Resources topics including but not limited to state and federal compliance, workplace and escalated employee issues, Comcast policies and HR best practices. Ensures legal compliance, enhanced employee satisfaction and engagement in human capital initiatives. Provides leadership and direction for team, which may include multiple functional areas. Develops and implements strategy for functional area(s). May have responsibility for developing and managing budget. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Human Resources & Customer Experience. Job Description Core Responsibilities + High level HR consultation and guidance to Human Resources team and executive business leaders + Collaborates with diverse cross-functional teams to identify and implement regular enhancements to engagement programs as part of continuous improvement efforts to drive Organizational Health Excellence + Oversight of Talent Management Excellence and succession planning at the director and below level + Oversight of key employee engagement programs, including performance management and employee recognition programs. + Consults with HQ, Division, Region, and business unit leaders, develops and implements new initiatives and programs aimed at ensuring a positive employee experience in support of Comcast’s talent strategy. + Oversight of region Employee Resource Groups, ensuring alignment, compliance within budget, and proper leadership assigned to each ERG. + Creates & deploys audience specific communication and education on engagement programs to promote positive outcomes. + Uses data to identify and analyze operational challenges related to the workforce and to develop engagement solutions consistent with business realities. + Oversight of labor mitigation strategies + Drives leader and HR education and oversight of appropriate handling of workplace and employee escalations to ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, state and all other employment regulations under state and federal law. + Oversight of employee survey strategy and results to drive engagement initiatives and address trends and themes identified + Ensures positive and respectful work environment through positive reinforcement, modeling desired behavior, providing adequate work tools and administering policies fairly and consistently. + Conducts employee focus group sessions, employees surveys and interviews to obtain employee feedback. Identifies employee concerns and monitors overall employee satisfaction. Partners with leadership and employees to develop and implement action plans. + Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. + Point of contact for compliance, active litigation, Employee Advisory Service team security, and the West Division Talent Management team + Oversight of employee focus group sessions, employee surveys, and interviews to obtain employee feedback. + Identifies employee concerns and monitors overall employee satisfaction. + Participates in the strategy creation, development, and implementation planning of region and company initiatives and programs such as core labor, OHE updates, DE&I Initiatives, and training Additional Job Responsibilities/requirements + Senior level HR experience required + Experience leading people and cross functional teams required + Experience managing organizational development or talent management programs. + Experience leading diverse project teams to successful outcomes. + Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. + Strong organizational skills, follow through…