Manager, Human Resources

Company Description

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

About the Role

The HR Manager is a strategic partner who helps shape the employee experience and drive business success through people. This role goes beyond traditional HR support, focusing on building leadership capability, strengthening team culture, and guiding change initiatives that improve performance and engagement. The HR Manager will collaborate closely with leaders to anticipate needs, design solutions, and ensure employees have the tools, opportunities, and support to thrive.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing counsel on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, employee engagement, and change management.
• Lead and advise on complex employee relations issues and policy violations, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant practices.
• Partner with leadership to design and implement action plans that address performance, culture, and operational challenges; use data and insights to proactively identify and solve issues.
• Drive key HR processes for assigned client groups, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, compensation, and career development planning.
• Promote a growth mindset culture by coaching leaders on engaging, developing, and retaining talent. Provide guidance and tools to build individual and team capability.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen the leadership pipeline and build bench strength, including mentoring, career-pathing, and tailored development opportunities.
• Manage and deliver HR projects and programs end-to-end, ensuring they align with organizational goals, achieve measurable outcomes, and are executed on time.
• Partner cross-functionally with Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and other HR teams to deliver integrated and impactful solutions.
• Foster a positive employee experience by maintaining visibility in the workplace, engaging with employees directly, and addressing concerns early.
• Support leaders and employees in navigating change, ensuring alignment, adoption, and sustained results.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable).
• Use HR systems and workforce data to identify trends, inform decisions, and maintain data integrity.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with demonstrated expertise in employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• 3+ years of experience leading or developing HR professionals and/or project teams.
• Proven track record of designing and executing action plans, managing projects from concept through evaluation.
• Exceptional consulting skills with the ability to influence leaders, challenge assumptions, and provide innovative, practical solutions.
• Demonstrated success as a strategic p