HR Director, Global Distribution

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

About Us:

NBCUniversal Global Distribution is responsible for the sales and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media platforms in over 200 territories across the globe.  This includes a rich library of more than 6,000 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming, and locally produced content from around the world.  The division sits within the Universal Pictures Filmed Entertainment (UFEG) family of businesses.

Role Summary:
The Director, Human Resources will work within NBCUniversal’s Global Distribution business and will be responsible for partnering with the VP, HR and local business leaders on managing strategic and operational HR activities.   The HR Director will manage the local human resources team supporting our teams located across the Americas, and provide guidance and counsel to business leadership while also coaching and guiding the general employee population.   Ultimately the role will ensure the smooth running of the day to day HR processes and serve as an integral partner to the local leadership team by developing and the executing timely, relevant and innovative HR programs and initiatives in collaboration with our specialist colleagues within the broader UFEG HR team.

Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in the development and execution of the people & organization agenda
• Provide operational HR support for the business in partnership with HR functional experts and specialist as required
• Coach, develop and challenge the management team on the execution of growth plans and people leadership
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Talent Development on identification, selection and retention of world-class talent
• Provide leadership, direction and expertise for the full scope of HR functions including employee relations, compensation & benefits, employee engagement and organizational design and change management
• Manage the annual salary review process, performance management cycle and talent review processes, in collaboration with our in-region HR counterparts
• Manage all on-boarding, retention, development and engagement activities
• Assist management in the action planning and execution process in response to the employee opinion survey results
• Handle all employee contract & headcount reporting
• Work closely with Finance, Employment Law, Employment Contracts and HR operations to either initiate or resolve HR issues in a cohesive manner
• Serve as an employee advocate, balancing fair employment standards, NBCU policy and practice and business needs
• Partner with client leadership and local HR counterparts to plan and execute strategies that ensure maximum engagement of human resource capital
• Drive engagement with our evolving suite of initiatives focused on creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years professional level HR generalist experience

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• Knowledge and practical application of HR disciplines including U.S employment and labor laws, employee relations, management & leadership development, performance management