Generalist, 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

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VERSANT is looking for an HR Generalist to join their team! In this role, you will help support various client groups across Entertainment, Corporate (Finance/Legal/Communications), as well as teams within Business Development, Distribution and Analytics/Insights. You will help drive HR processes that span: onboarding, rewards and recognition, performance feedback, talent attraction and development, and HR’s business impact.  In the day to day, you will partner in the areas of organization design & integration, staffing, compensation planning, manager coaching, employee development, workforce planning and performance management.  In collaboration with the HRBP teams, the HR Generalist will provide day to day client support and HR solutions for their assigned client groups.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage HR processes (including onboarding, rewards and recognition, performance feedback, talent attraction and development) and provide HR support for client groups
• Partner/collaborate with leadership team to align and execute HR strategies in support of business initiatives
• Manage complex employee relations issues including organizational and structural changes
• Develop and implement appropriate change management plans
• Implement and monitor adherence to HR policies, procedures and practices
• Provide advice, counsel and coaching to employees regarding HR policies and procedures
• Partner with stakeholders across the enterprise, including but not limited to Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Employment Law
• Serve as project manager to coordinate and oversee programs and initiatives across the business
• Uncover, assess and propose opportunities improve HR processes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant, professional HR work experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Desired Characteristics:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work with minimal guidance or direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex problems with creative solutions
• Process and detail oriented, including strong organization, time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently, strategize and influence at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated ability to understand the clients' business and develop both strategic and tactical solutions to tangible business challenges
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions
• Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be willing to work overtime when required
• Must be willing