VP, Human Resources, Studio Operations

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

Operations & Technology (O&T) is a shared services division of NBCUniversal that supports NBCUniversal’s portfolio of broadcast, cable and film businesses.  With teams located in New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Denver, Atlanta and London, O&T provides a number of enterprise services including film and TV studio operations, post production, technical operations, engineering, facilities, real estate, security and EHS.

Role Summary

This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to lead the HR team and develop and drive the Talent Strategy for Universal Studio Operations, Global Real Estate and Enterprise Sustainability, part of NBCUniversal’s Operations & Technology division.  Studio Operations is a 1400+ employee organization that encompasses a broad range of production, post-production, facilities and broadcast operations at Universal Studios, and other locations nationwide.  Universal Studios is one of the largest full-service media facilities in the world with over 30 sound stages, broadcast studios and an array of backlot locations serving both internal and external clients in television, feature film, streaming and commercial production.  Studio Operations maintains the infrastructure of the ~400 acre property including office space, roads, power and more.  Almost a self-contained city, the property features a fire station, studio medical offices and multiple food venues serving more than 10,000 employees and production staff each day.  This position requires an individual who can act as a senior consultant to the business, build and execute a strong integrated HR strategy, as well as manage and develop the unique talent within the organizations. This individual will work hand in hand with HR specialty teams to implement collective HR work. This leader must cultivate an inclusive culture where there is diversity of thought to drive innovative ideas and where team members can demonstrate their best abilities and deliver meaningful results.

As part of the HR leadership team, this role requires an experienced perspective based on business and organizational transformation, innovation, collaboration, agility, technical excellence, and the ability to successfully partner with and advise business leaders and functional HR leads.  This position will report to the Global Head of Human Resources for Operations and Technology and will also report to the President & GM of NBCUniversal Studio Operations and Chief Real Estate Officer.  This position is based out of the Universal Studios Lot in Universal City, California.

Responsibilities

• People Partner: You quickly gain trust and ensure individuals feel respected, valued and have a sense of well-being in all your interactions. You coach business leaders on employee communication, development and performance management to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development.
• Growth Advocate: You are a proven leader known to challenge the status quo, introduce new and better ways of delivering results, and make difficult decisions. You leverage workforce insights and deep understanding of the commercial side of business to develop organizational and people strategies that influence decision making and drive business goals.
• People Leader: Leading and developing a Human Resources team through providing goals, direction, coaching, feedback and ongoing communication to the team while driving key initiatives across departments, includi