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

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate degree in Human Resources, MBA, or related field and/or SPHR/SHRM certification preferred
• 15+ years of professional HR experience, including prior experience leading a team of HR professionals
• Experience supporting a global business with operations in multiple countries with varying sizes of team member populations
• Experience in an organization going through tremendous transformation and/or growth
• Willing to travel (domestic and internationally) 10-20% as necessary
• Dynamic and globally literate leader with the ability to collaborate and influence leaders, team members, and partners

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
  This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $200,000 - $240,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
  Additional Information
  As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
  NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
  If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com

ROLE SUMMARY:

This is a dynamic and highly visible opportunity for a globally minded human resources leader to provide overall strategic human resources support to the Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) Consumer Products team. The Vice President, Human Resources will partner closely with senior leaders across Consumer Products to offer guidance on matters such as organizational design, employee relations, compensation planning, and succession planning. This position is also responsible for developing and delivering exciting talent and internal mobility initiatives that ensure Consumer Products team members succeed at every stage of their professional development at NBCUniversal, and to create opportunities and experiences that enhance skills and growth of this team member population. This position reports into the SVP, HR for UP&E and leads a team of HR business partners in Los Angeles and London, and through the HR organization’s matrix, 11 other countries around the world.
The mission of Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) is to extend the characters and stories of NBCUniversal by bringing them to life in immersive retail and theme park experiences, as well as in product categories such as toys, collectables, books, apparel, lifestyle categories, video games, digital initiatives and more. A division of Universal Destinations and Experiences (UDX), UP&E activates the business through world-class licensee partnerships or through direct operations across its expansive theme park destinations, e-commerce platforms, live-entertainment venues, and retailer relationships around the world.
This is a great opportunity to be a part of an exciting business going through an incredible transformation with plans for significant growth, including new parks and experiences both inside and outside of the US.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the SVP, HR to create and foster a community across the global Consumer Products team; build strong relationships with UP&E executives, as well as other HR team members, developing an in-depth knowledge of the HR talent across Consumer Products, their unique skills, as well as function-wide trends and challenges.
• Drive the growth and development of the Consumer Products HR team. Coach and mentor to ensure a culture of learning and engagement. Navigate within a matrixed environment where influence and guidance is often more significant than reporting lines.
• Provide high-touch, proactive leadership to clients in the areas of employee relations, total rewards, compensation, organization design, manager coaching, team member development, succession planning, and performance management.
• Act as an advocate for talent by developing, managing, and promoting internal mobility strategies with a focus on building a robust internal pipeline, identifying common development opportunities, and ensuring the selection and promotion of the best talent in the industry.
• Closely partner with the International HR leadership in APAC, EMEA, and LATAM to share best practices, ensure consistency within regions/countries, discuss talent mobility, and expand training and development opportunities.
• Lead strategic initiatives and process improvements to address organizational effectiveness, retention, and development needs.
• Provide executive coaching to leaders offering feedback and guidance on team member and organizational matters.
• Work with leaders and team members to establish and maintain an inclusive, positive and motivating work environment.
• Manage sensitive team member matters with confidentiality and in accordance with our Respect In The Workplace policy, upholding a core value of the Company to do the right thing and treat people the right way.
• Partner with UDX and NBCU HR leaders to participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned to represent an HR business partner perspective.
• Collaborate closely with UDX and NBCU Corporate teams (i.e. HR Operations, Learning & Development, HR Connection, Compensation, and Legal) to execute on responsibilities.
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