Director, Fair Employment Practices

NBCUniversal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to conduct investigations of workplace concerns and support positive employee relations initiatives. Ideal candidates should have significant HR experience or hold a law degree with at least 5 years in employment law in the UK. Exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills are essential. This role includes conducting training sessions and collaborating with various teams to enhance workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Significant experience conducting investigations.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with all levels of employees.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal investigations of employment-related complaints.
• Prepare investigative documents and record cases.
• Facilitate training on 'Respect in the Workplace'.
• Assist with administration of the Company's integrity helpline.

Skills

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Strong analytic and organizational skills

Collaborative, team-oriented approach

Strong conflict resolution skills

Ability to manage risk while ensuring optimal outcomes

Education

Employee Relations or Human Resources experience

5 years PQE as an employment lawyer in the UK

Job description

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

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
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• 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].