Generalist, Human Resources - Core Services

NBCUniversal; California; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Generalist, Human Resources - Core Services in California. This full-time role provides HR counsel and supports Talent & Culture activities across client groups, coordinating transactions, onboarding, leaves, and data administration.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and tuition reimbursement. Salary range: USD 70,304 – USD 85,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Management, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years HR experience in a large-scale, fast-paced HR environment required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Experience with HRIS (e.g., SAP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and operational support for workforce transactions and employee lifecycle activities.
• Supports hiring and onboarding readiness through intake handoffs, manager preparation, start-date logistics, required documentation, system access requests, and workspace coordination.
• Administers routine leave, accommodation, workers' compensation, timekeeping, attendance, and return-to-work processes while coordinating paperwork, timelines, compliance documentation, and referrals to designated COEs or vendors.
• Coordinates contingent workforce and compensation-cycle logistics, including onboarding, assignment and renewal tracking, agency and vendor communication, merit and bonus workflows, approvals, routine materials, and inquiry routing.
• Serves as a point of contact for employees and leaders, providing guidance on policies, procedures, accommodations, timekeeping, leave processes, and available resources.
• Supports enterprise programs and change initiatives with scheduling, reporting, dashboards, and materials, enrollment tracking, and ongoing program administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HR experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Generalist, Human Resources - Core Services

• Full-time
• Business Segment: Universal Destinations & Experiences HQ
• Compensation: USD 70,304 - USD 85,000 - yearly

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Provides HR counsel and support to salaried leaders and hourly Team Members. Supports the execution of Talent & Culture (T&C) activities including, but not limited to, those related to investigations, accommodations, reporting, communication, placement, and record keeping for assigned client group(s). Serves as the primary coordinator of routine T&C services, ensuring consistent process execution, accurate data and documentation, effective program administration, responsive employee and manager support, and compliance with established requirements. Partners closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) across the organization, Centers of Excellence (COEs), Employee Relations/Open Door, Talent Acquisition, vendors, and business leaders, escalating matters that require strategic judgment, risk assessment, specialized expertise, or business-specific consultation.

Major Responsibilities

Transaction Services - Provides administrative and operational support for workforce transactions and employee lifecycle activities including transfers, promotions, position and status changes, onboarding, separations, and other employee data updates. Supports hiring and onboarding readiness through intake handoffs, manager preparation, start-date logistics, required documentation, system access requests, and workspace coordination. Administers routine leave, accommodation, workers' compensation, timekeeping, attendance, and return-to-work processes while coordinating paperwork, timelines, compliance documentation, and referrals to designated COEs or vendors. Coordinates contingent workforce and compensation-cycle logistics, including onboarding, assignment and renewal tracking, agency and vendor communication, merit and bonus workflows, approvals, routine materials, and inquiry routing.

Employee Support - Serves as a point of contact for employees and leaders, providing guidance on policies, procedures, accommodations, timekeeping, leave processes, and available resources. Supports employee matters by gathering information, maintaining documentation, conducting investigations, handling accommodations requests, tracking cases, coordinating follow-up activities, and connecting employees and leaders with appropriate T&C resources. Supports handoffs to HRBPs, Employee Relations/Open Door, or other COEs as necessary. Assists with crisis response activities, including communications, meeting coordination, documentation, resource distribution, and inquiry management. Identifies and escalates complaints and investigations that involve legal risk, repeated conduct or performance patterns, complex accommodations, sensitive employee impact, safety concerns, and situations requiring business judgment or when coaching involves more strategic guidance on performance, conduct, or potential risk.

Enterprise Programs - Supports company-wide talent, performance, engagement, communication, and change initiatives through coordination and administrative support. Assists with logistics for talent reviews, succession planning, internal mobility, and development planning by managing schedules, materials, tracking, and follow-up activities. Supports performance management processes, including goal setting, review cycles, check-ins, calibration meetings, communications, tracking, and documentation. Assists with Team Member Satisfaction (TSAT) surveys and engagement action planning through scheduling, reporting, dashboard updates, and progress tracking. Coordinates communications, training, recognition programs, internships, and change initiatives by supporting materials, meetings, stakeholder communications, enrollment tracking, and ongoing program administration.

Operational Excellence - Drives process consistency, governance, reporting, data quality, workflow discipline, and knowledge management across services. Upholds Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and delivers timely responses to inquiries. Administers recurring T&C workflows through process checklists, approval routing, trackers, and compliance records while validating completeness and accuracy. Maintains T&C documentation, knowledge materials, FAQs, resources and distribution lists to support consistent service delivery and audit readiness. Identifies process gaps, data anomalies, compliance concerns, recurring inquiry themes, workforce trends, unresolved stakeholder issues, or operational risks and routes or escalates them for appropriate action.

Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Management, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years Human Resources experience in a large-scale, fast-paced HR environment required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements

• Sound judgment and decision-making authority within established expectations; ability to identify when escalation is needed
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Solid organizational skills, ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to flex & adapt in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality HR services
• Ability to objectively coach Supervisors/Managers and Team Members through difficult and emotional issues
• Ability to research and analyze various types of data and information
• Base knowledge of company policies & practice
• Thorough knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint, experience with an HRIS (i.e., SAP) preferred
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

Hybrid

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: $70,304 - $85,000

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 [e-mail].

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