Director, Human Resources

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.

Job Description

Role Summary

The HR Director is responsible for leading the onsite HR function for the NBCUniversal Local Los Angeles business. This position is responsible for interfacing & problem solving with leadership, managers, and employees of the NBC & Telemundo TV stations in Universal City, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Drive key HR initiatives across departments, including staffing, performance management, compensation planning, succession planning, training and development, reward and recognition, organizational effectiveness, and employee communication
• Identify, select and on-board diverse and world class talent to ensure a dynamic pipeline, extend on-going outreach to potential future hires through career fairs, organizations, events, and social media
• Partner with the leadership team and provide HR guidance developing solutions to talent gaps, training needs, cost changes, organizational structures
• Create and execute a comprehensive employee relations strategy including working closely with union and non-union staff.  Partner with Labor Relations on collective bargaining issues, resolving grievances, and furthering NBCU’s relationships with its unions
• Find opportunities to grow our employees, developing them to support current and future roles
• Provide coaching and feedback to department leaders, line managers and employees around performance, personal issues, dispute resolution and all areas of employee engagement
• Be a thoughtful leader for the organization and help to drive change within the organization, to include adoption of new technologies, workflows, staffing models, and organization structures
• Communicate company policies, practices, and procedures to employees in a manner that is clear and engaging, and easy to follow
• Work with Department Leaders to foster a positive work environment and drive engagement that encourages all employees to maximize their potential and full use of diverse talents and abilities, extend beyond their comfort zone, take measured risks, look to the future
• Uncover, asses, and propose opportunities for HR, as well as operational, process improvements
• Develop a learning and understanding of each role and responsibility supporting the organization and how those roles and responsibilities impact our product
• Lead compliance efforts and training around potential legal risks, OSHA, FCC EEO reporting
• Organize, create, assemble opportunities for employees to celebrate success and effort, to motivate and engage, and to recognize contributions

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• 7+ years of relevant HR experience required
• Highly capable supervisory and leadership skills
• Outstanding employee relations skill set; can earn trust and credibility with employees quickly
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems
• Exceptional business acumen, analytical problem-solving