Director, Human Resources Jobs

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.

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.

NBCU News Group is seeking a motivated and experienced HR Director. This is a unique and dynamic opportunity to provide human resources leadership and support for NBCUniversal’s MSNBC businesses. This role will partner closely with business leaders and be responsible for driving key HR initiatives in the areas of talent acquisition, performance management, change management, employee coaching, compensation planning, succession planning, employee experiences, training & development. This is an opportunity to create and drive workforce programs that are designed for the unique needs of our workforce. This position will report into the VP, Human Resources, MSNBC.

• Work closely and partner effectively with several HR leaders to ensure consistent HR practices across related organizations and functions
• Manage staffing process working with clients and our internal talent acquisition team to identify recruitment strategies
• Collaborate on a strategic and tactical level with operating leaders on a variety of Human Resource and business-related initiatives to support organization and operational goals
• Independently provide HR support for the MSNBC division, participate in and/or lead division and corporate initiatives
• Drive strategic HR-related planning, organization design & integration, talent management, compensation planning, manager coaching, employee development, succession planning, and performance management
• Work with leaders and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment; act as an employee advocate
• Uncover, assess and propose opportunities for strategic improvements
• Interpret and implement HR policies, practices and procedures for managers, teams and individual employees that further the mission, values and strategic vision of the business
• Work to resolve employee and organizational issues in a proactive and positive manner

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years relevant HR experience including employee relations and organizational development
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Interested candidate must apply to be considered

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with senior business leaders, managers, and peers
• Able to deal effectively with conflict and manage difficult employee relations situations
• Strong employee-relations skillset; can earn trust and credibility with employees in assigned groups
• Strong business acumen, facilitation, conflict resolution and communication skills
• Graduate degree in Human Resources, MBA or related field preferred
• HR experience supporting a news environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong client-support orientation, and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and with a wide range of clients, individually and in groups
• Proven influencer; demonstrated ability to coach and counsel both employees and executive-level management
• Prior media/television industry experience preferred
• Strong business partnership: able to establish credibility and rapport with operating leaders
• Experience working in a complex, matrix environment
• Proven track record of excellent follow-through and execution
• Takes ownership; able to establish self as the ‘go-to’ HR resource for client organizations
• Project and process management skills, demonstrated track record of delivering results
• Previous experience with a digital, technical workforce
• Effective communicator: keeps all stakeholders apprised of relevant information, status of deliverables

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 eligible

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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