HR Manager

HR Manager

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Role Overview

The HR Manager is a true business partner to the NBCUniversal businesses. This role drives the local HR agenda with both a people centric and commercial mind-set, aimed at driving the business forward. All aspects of the employee life cycle are touched upon and the best employee experience is pursued. The incumbent will interpret and provide input against needs to identify, plan and deliver critical initiatives to align with regional strategies. To be successful in the role it is essential to establish strong and trusted partnerships with business leaders, HR leaders and centralized specialist functions.

This role will support both our International TV Distribution (headquartered in the UK) and Home Entertainment teams and leadership. While based in the UK, these business units are aligned with the Filmed Entertainment Group headquarters in Los Angeles.

Key Responsibilities

HR Programs and Business Partnering

• Be an effective Business Partner for both TVD and UK UPHE Leaders, acting as a sounding board and change agent to drive and implement the desired behavioral and organizational changes
• Advise during annual budget cycle on overhead impact (i.e. costs for HC, recruitment, promotions, market adjustments, consultancy fees etc.)
• Responsible for HR projects, programs and initiatives across TVD and UK UPHE businesses and ensure compliance as well as deliver quick solutions to fit local needs
• Provide expertise, with the ability to act strategically and operationally across all HR functions including employee relations, talent acquisition, reward, employee engagement and organizational design and change

Talent Management & Acquisition

• Lead local talent management programs including the Talent Review and Performance feedback process, by coaching managers, providing advice and support whilst contributing to building a culture of continuous development and feedback
• Responsible for end-to-end sourcing of the best talent and creating a talent pipeline; driving and supporting the recruiting, testing, and interviewing programs in cooperation with the internal Talent Team
• Work with managers to maintain organizational structures by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions

Compensation and Benefits

• Implement C&B initiatives and lead the implementation of the annual salary review process in line with guidelines and in connection with performance

Learning & Development

• Analyse training needs against business strategy and employee skill gaps, playing a proactive role in defining and ensuring the delivery of training initiatives Actively support talent development and employee engagement projects, ensuring the completion of the Annual Talent review process
• Actively support and guide on wellbeing initiatives and projects
• Work with local DEI leadership team to ensure DEI is embedded into the business culture and provide guidance on HR related initiatives

Employee Relations & Policies

• Support a culture of trust, promoting open & honest communication. Train and coach managers and employees on best practices and adhering to company values
• Be a trusted partner for managers and employees in addressing and handling 'difficult conversations' and mediate where appropriate to achieve mutual understanding and an enjoyable work environment
• Be proactive and anticipate change, providing critical and timely input about consequences and implications of local law to all internal stakeholders
• Support and train managers to coach their team and take disciplinary actions if needed; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counselling employees and supervisors
• Conduct investigations, be responsible for maintaining records and representing the organization at hearings if and where needed

HR Transactional Activities

Oversee a flawless execution of payroll and HR administration activities

Qualifications

About You

• Substantive HR experience with demonstrable business partnering capacity within the UK
• Business-savvy and credible partner
• A 'can do' mentality that can shift from acting hands-on to strategic thinking
• Ability to navigate through a complex, matrix business and provide the appropriate partnership, support and coaching to local stakeholders
• Demonstrable ability to understand and promote the linkage between business and operational priorities and HR activities
• Outstanding influencing skills with the ability to identify and translate key priorities
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills, able to adapt between the cultural nuances of areas/businesses
• Ability to deal tactfully and confidentially with internal and external customers and be a trusted source
• Forward thinking with passion and creativity, not afraid to challenge the status quo
• Strong knowledge of current employment laws and regulations

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.