HR Manager, International Corporate Functions

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

We are seeking a collaborative and highly skilled HR professional to join our team as HR Manager/HR Business Partner. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR support and guidance to our International Corporate Functions clients, comprising of HR, Legal, Government Affairs, Finance and Communications. You will work closely with the business to align HR initiatives with business goals, implement effective talent acquisition strategies, drive employee engagement and development, and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

This role will report to the HR Director, International Corporate Functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expertise and generalist HR support, with the ability to act strategically and operationally across all HR functions including employee relations, talent acquisition, talent mobility, compensation, employee engagement, and organisational change.
• Build and maintain effective relationships; serve as a trusted advisor to both business leaders and employees, fostering a strong partnership and positive employee experience.
• Create an environment of positive employee relations by respecting confidentiality, establishing trust and credibility, being seen by employees as an approachable and fair subject matter expert, and balancing business needs with employee needs.
• Ensure compliance to our Respect in the Workplace practice and policy and work with stakeholders to establish and champion a positive and respectful work environment.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management and conflict resolution.
• Partner closely with talent acquisition on all recruitment activities including interviewing, supporting the offer process, liaising with hiring managers and talent retention strategies.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to promote a positive work environment.
• Manage local talent management programs and the performance feedback process, providing advice and support whilst contributing to building a culture of continuous development and feedback.
• Identify opportunities for future talent and supporting the business in planning development.
• Actively support and guide on DEI and wellbeing initiatives and projects.
• Manage the contingent worker process ensuring compliance with policy and advising managers against any business risk.
• Lead on local and global HR projects where required.
• Support the HR Coordinator to finalise the monthly payroll cycle.

Qualifications

Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong UK employment law knowledge and experience of managing a variety of ER cases
• Ability to navigate a complex matrix structure where collaboration and communication are key
• Confident partner and problem solver with the ability to respond quickly and calmly to situations
• Ability to establish trust and credibility with leaders and employees
• Demonstrated ability and passion to identify and drive HR processes and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude through all situations, a ‘can-do’ mentality and ability to shift from acting hands on to strategic thinking
• Resourceful with the ability to juggle multiple priorities with success and manage change
• Superb attention to detail, organisational skills and time management to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• High degree of emotional intelligence and flexible to adapt easily
• Ability to be discreet and professional when handling sensitive and highly confidential information
• Proven working experience with Microsoft Office Suite

  Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to work in London and have unrestricted right to work in the UK

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.

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 [email protected].