Director, Fair Employment Practices

NBC Universal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned media and entertainment company in the UK is seeking a candidate for a key role in Employee Relations. This position involves investigating sensitive employee complaints, collaborating with HR and legal teams, and facilitating training. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employee relations or as an employment lawyer, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage issues effectively. The role requires empathy and discretion while conducting investigations.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting investigations in a corporate environment.
• Ability to conduct investigations with empathy, tact, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Investigate or oversee sensitive claims of harassment and discrimination.
• Prepare investigative documents and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Facilitate 'Respect in the Workplace' training.

Skills

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Strong analytic and organizational skills

Collaborative, team-oriented approach

Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly

Ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees

Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills

Education

Significant Employee Relations or Human Resources experience

5 years PQE as an employment lawyer in the UK

Job 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

Role Purpose

NBCUniversal is dedicated to fostering a culture grounded in principles of mutual respect. The Fair Employment Practices team serves as a key, central point of contact to address concerns raised by employees, including complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. This role will be responsible for conducting, coordinating, and handling internal investigations of employment-related complaints. This role will also assist with enterprise-wide efforts to support positive employee relations, which will include the development and implementation of training programs, focus groups and other initiatives. This position will report to the VP of Fair Employment Practices & Policies.

Responsibilities

• Investigate or oversee highly-sensitive and/or complex claims including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, complaints about manager(s), and/or work environment, in partnership with the internal Employment Law team and HR
• Prepare investigative documents and record cases in case management system
• Communicate and report out findings to key stakeholders
• Partner with internal team to identify trends and make recommendations for training or other proactive measures
• Facilitate “Respect in the Workplace” training, and other training modules as assigned
• Collaborate with broader team on positive employee relations initiatives
• Create and implement new policies, procedures, and trainings as relating to respect in the workplace
• Assist with administration of the Company’s integrity helpline
• Advise on and mitigate risk to the organization by addressing a variety of employment-related matters

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have significant Employee Relations or Human Resources experience or 5 years PQE as an employment lawyer in the UK, including significant experience conducting investigations
• Whilst beneficial, prior in-house experience is not necessary

Desired Characteristics

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytic and organizational skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Experience conducting investigations in a corporate environment and ability to conduct investigations with empathy, tact, and discretion
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, managers, and executives
• Excellent leadership, problem solving, project management, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage risk while ensuring optimal outcomes are achieved

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 [e-mail].

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