Director, Human Resources - job 1 of 2

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

The Human Resources Director is responsible for providing strategic and operational HR leadership, direction, and expertise for the Ad Sales organization.  In collaboration with the VP, Human Resources, this person will provide day to day client support and strategic HR solutions for the: Advertising Technology & Platform Solutions team and Legal Affairs team.

This role will partner closely with business leaders in the areas of talent acquisition, performance management, change management, employee coaching, compensation strategies, succession planning, training & development, rewards & recognition, organizational effectiveness, and employee communication. This position will report into the VP Human Resources.

• Drive key HR initiatives including but not limited to staffing, performance management, compensation strategies, succession planning, training and development, rewards & recognition, recruitment and retention, organizational effectiveness, and employee communication.
• Manage a team of HR professionals, providing direction and identifying development and engagement opportunities that support and encourage high performance.
• Partner/collaborate with the Advertising & Partnerships leadership team to align and execute HR strategies in support of business initiatives.
• Develop and implement change management plans.
• Manage complex employee relations issues including organizational and structural changes.
• Work with managers and talent acquisition to focus on recruitment and retention of internal and external talent.
• Advocate and offer guidance and coaching to department leaders and employees, providing feedback and advice on organizational issues.
• Work to resolve employee and organizational issues in a proactive and positive manner.
• Manage complex employee relations issues including organizational structures and investigations.
• Work with management to develop and implement training strategies to meet workforce needs.
• Uncover, assess and propose opportunities for strategic improvements.
• Work closely with HR peers and teams across the broader Media Group to ensure big picture initiatives are woven into the fabric of the Ad & Partnerships division – building connective tissue back to this consolidated vertical.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field of study
• 8+ years relevant HR experience including employee relations and organizational development

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven HR leader with the ability to generate a vision and strategy to guide the organization through change, rethinking the way they look at decisions
• Possess a natural ease working with and relating to employee needs in a fast-paced, ever-changing matrixed environment
• Demonstrates ability to interact with a range of personalities and styles and be able to establish effective relationships at all levels, responding effectively and timely to demanding internal clients
• Trusted business partner with strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and grow talent
• Experience supporting client groups through business reorganization and culture transformation
• Takes ownership; able to establish self as “go to” HR resource
• Excellent leadership, problem solving, project management, and presentation skills
• Proven influencer with excellent conflict resolution skills
• Extremely flexible, highly organized and able to easily shift priorities
• Ability to analyze data and use data to tell a story
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through
• Ability to work independently, juggle priorities and manage time to effectively to meet deadlines

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $130,000 - $165,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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