Manager, 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 Human Resources Manager will provide a broad range of HR support for the Local division headquarter group. The Human Resources Manager will primarily be responsible for supporting employees at all levels, providing strategic input into organization design, managing employee relations issues, ensuring a robust talent pipeline, facilitating performance management, training facilitation locally and all other HR initiatives. This role will report directly into the VP, Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

• Act as business partner primary point of contact for the day-to-day questions/issues that arise from employees, including the interpretation of HR policies, practices and procedures to employees and managers
• Drive key HR initiatives across departments, including staffing, performance management, training and development, rewards & recognition, organizational effectiveness and employee communication
• Coach and counsel employees and managers regarding employee and labor relations issues
• Partner with Diversity & Inclusion leader to develop and manage development and pipeline programs for the division
• Assist in creating, coordinating and facilitating employee programs, training and events
• Create an environment of positive employee relations by respecting confidentiality, establishing trust and credibility, being seen by employees as approachable and fair, balancing business needs with employee needs, and spending significant time interfacing directly with employees
• Work with department leaders, and staff to establish and maintain a positive work environment which encourages the full use of diverse talents and abilities
• Manage staffing process, working with clients and talent acquisition partners to identify recruitment strategies as well as ensure diverse candidates slates and top-quality candidate selection
• Lead or assist in broader HR initiatives for the Local division and NBCUniversal as opportunities arise
• Uncover, assess and propose opportunities for HR process improvements
• Help out in the administration of our talent pipeline programs, including but not limited to training, recruitment efforts, associate and intern orientations, and interviewing candidates.
• Work on special projects as needed, frequently synthesizing data into a cohesive story
• You will have a high level of access to confidential and business information and will be expected to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion with regard to all matters, data, and documents

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, in Human Resources, Organization Development, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in generalist HR or other relevant roles
• At least 3 years of experience partnering with client group management to drive initiatives
• Previous Employee Relations experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong business acumen, relationship building, conflict resolution and communication skills
• Fluency using Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience using SAP, a plus
• Experience in employee and/or labor relations and investigations
• Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated facilitation and coaching skills
• Proficiency in Spanish, a plus
• Proven influencer; demonstrated ability to coach and counsel both employees and leadership
• Knowledge and practical applicatio