HR Manager, UPI EMEA & UPCG

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

The HR Manager is a true business partner to the NBCUniversal businesses. This role drives the local HR agenda with both a people centric and commercial mindset, aimed at driving the business forward. All aspects of the employee life cycle are touched upon and the best employee experience is pursued. The incumbent will interpret and provide input against needs to identify, plan and deliver critical initiatives to align with business and HR strategies. To be successful in the role it is essential to establish strong and trusted partnerships with business leaders, HR leaders and centralized specialist functions.

This role will support our film businesses, namely Universal Pictures International (UPI) and Universal Pictures Content Group (UPCG), with employees based across EMEA, the UK and Ireland, and a small number in the US. The role will report to the HR Director, UPI EMEA & UPCG.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Generalist Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise, with the ability to act strategically and operationally across all HR functions including employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and reward, employee engagement and organisational design and change.
• 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.
  Be an effective Business Partner, acting as a sounding board and change agent to drive and implement desired behavioural and organisational changes.
• Advise leadership teams during annual budget cycle on overhead impact (i.e. costs for HC, recruitment, promotions, market adjustments etc.).
• In partnership with the HR Director, responsible for preparing and delivering annual people plans in alignment with business goals and HR global strategy.
• Leading on HR projects, where required.
• Lead on ensuring compliance to our Respect in the Workplace practice & policy.
• Lead local talent management programs including the Talent Review and Performance feedback process, by coaching managers, providing advice and support whilst contributing to building a culture of continuous development and feedback.
• Partner with the Inclusion, Talent and Development team on projects and programmes related to the Film Group.
• Partner with the Talent Team on sourcing and hiring the best talent; driving and supporting the recruiting, testing, and interviewing processes.
• Implement C&B initiatives and lead the implementation of the annual salary review process in line with guidelines and in connection with performance.
• Analyse training needs against business strategy and employee skill gaps, defining initiatives and ensuring their delivery.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in creating and executing HR people plans in aligning with business priorities.
• Experience building trusted relationships with clients.
• Strong interpersonal/organisational & critical thinking skills.
• Able to persuade and influence in conflict situations, providing leadership and direction.
• Experience in managing HR within a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Able to demonstrate strong employment law knowledge and experience of managing ER cases.
• Able work independently in a fast-paced creative environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Able to engage, influence and develop strong relationships.
• Able to provide strategic support in a matrixed organization.
• Able to communicate across all levels and flex your style in various scenarios.

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

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].