Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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

SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Recruiter is responsible for developing and executing a recruiting strategy, to acquire top tier talent for the NBC News Group business, in partnership with Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, Campus Programs and the Diversity & Inclusion group.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development & Execution of Sourcing & Recruiting Strategy

• Identify/clarify hiring specifications and competencies, document and confirm principal requirements to ensure accurate and detailed job descriptions, and develop TA action plans
• Primarily focusing on early career searches, identify and implement sourcing strategies that will drive talent to open positions and create a robust pipeline inclusive of diversity. 
• Proactively source, screen, interview, and recommend candidates for open roles and effectively share talent across the portfolio
• Use Social Networking and online tools to proactively source and communicate with passive talent
• Identify, plan, manage and attend internal and external networking events that will connect you directly with talent
• Offer out of the box solutions to talent strategies
• Keep up-to-date with new recruiting methods; assist in developing consistent corporate recruiting strategy

Partnership & Relationship Management

• Build strong consultative relationships with HR Partners and Business Leaders in order to understand business priorities and anticipate staffing needs
• Develop robust partnerships with Pipeline Programs & D&I
• Leverage high level communications skills with hiring team throughout the recruiting lifecycle to provide information on the recruitment market place, gain a better understanding of talent pool and to set realistic expectations
• Demonstrate a consultative style, providing relevant metrics and industry trends to develop creative solutions for hiring managers
• Ensure a smooth recruiting process by using communication skills to manage expectations and provide process updates

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience with full life-cycle recruitment at search firm or corporate recruiting environment or related industry position with responsibilities of acquiring talent
• Experience managing projects and owning client relationships

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience working in the media industry preferably at a news network or local station
• A proven track record as a corporate recruiter or agency recruiter
• Experience working with Microsoft office, Outlook, PowerPoint and/or SAP and ATS System preferred

• Familiar with SmartRecruiter or similar ATS system
• Proven success in providing exceptional customer service to internal and external partners and clients
• Possess a wide range of experience on current corporate recruiting policies, practices, and industry trends
• Experienced in behavioral based interviewing, pre-employment testing, and other innovative selection methods
• Ability to assess staffing needs and develop creative and effective recruiting strategies to meet those needs

• Aptitude in assessing intangible aspects of candidates accurately (candidate’s fit with the position and with the company culture)
• Strong knowledge of basic employment law, OFCCP guidelines and HR practices
• Proven ability to identify opportunities and drive TA process improvements
• Ability to in work in a fast-paced environment and work with all levels of management
• Clear desire to make work fun and enjoyable within a team work environment
• Proven aptitude to execute in a changing professional environment