Company Description
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.
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.
Job Description
Role Summary
The HR Manager role presents an exciting opportunity to collaborate with NBC News' streaming service News NOW, Digital Newsroom as well as its Editorial Units, across a diverse spectrum of HR functions. This key role involves providing robust support to the business within a dynamic work environment. Additionally, it entails partnering with the broader News HR team on overseeing cross-portfolio initiatives, special projects, and driving employee engagement activities.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the onsite HR partner and support resource for Digital Newsroom, News NOW, Editorial Units, acting as the central point of contact for recruitment, benefits, payroll, and employee relations matters
- Lead and participate in critical HR initiatives such as staffing, performance management, organizational planning, compensation planning, and employee development
- Gain an in-depth understanding of client group dynamics and key business priorities to provide coaching to business leaders on effective organizational management and leadership
- Assume a leadership role in resolving employee relations issues, providing guidance to employees and managers throughout the process
- Interpret and implement HR policies, practices, and procedures, providing clarity and guidance on matters such as vacation, parental leave, etc
- Manage the staffing process, collaborating with hiring managers and the talent acquisition team to devise recruitment strategies and ensure diverse candidate slates and high-quality candidate selection
- Collaborate and partner with legal, labor relations, and finance to manage performance activities, initiatives, and budgets
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant HR partnering experience, including recruiting, performance management, salary planning, and organizational development
Desired Characteristics
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable State and Federal employment laws and general business practices
- Creative problem solver with a passion for HR strategy
- Excellent problem-solving, project management, and presentation skills
- Previous experience in the media, digital, tech, or entertainment industry
- Demonstrated employee relations skill set; ability to earn trust and credibility with employees
- Proven track record of delivering results through effective project and process management
- Solid business acumen, analytical skills, and client-support orientation
- Demonstrated coaching/mentoring/leadership skills; change agent; results oriented
- Exceptional communication skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, with excellent follow-through
- Ability to execute both strategic and tactical priorities effectively
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
- Comfortable working in a diverse and fast-paced environment
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: $95,000 - $110,000 (bonus eligible).
Additional Information
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. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
