Manager, Talent & Culture

Universal Studios Hollywood; California; Presencial; USD 95.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NBCUniversal is seeking a Manager, Talent & Culture to be a strategic partner shaping the employee experience, leadership capability, and culture across the organization. The role collaborates with leaders to anticipate needs, design solutions, and drive engagement while guiding change initiatives.

The position leads HR processes, mentors HR professionals, and partners with Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, and L&D to deliver impactful solutions.

Formación

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with expertise in employee relations and talent management.
• 3+ years leading or developing HR professionals or project teams.
• Proven track record designing and executing action plans from concept through evaluation.
• Exceptional consulting skills to influence leaders and deliver practical solutions.
• Strategic partner to business leaders in fast-paced environments.
• Solid project management, facilitation, and change leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities across all levels.
• Proficiency in HR systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday) and MS Office.
• Growth mindset with passion for developing others.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, employee engagement, and change management.
• Lead and advise on complex employee relations issues and policy violations, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant practices.
• Partner with leadership to design and implement action plans that address performance, culture, and operational challenges; use data and insights to proactively identify and solve issues.
• Drive key HR processes for assigned client groups, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, compensation, and career development planning.
• Promote a growth mindset culture by coaching leaders on engaging, developing, and retaining talent.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen the leadership pipeline and build bench strength, including mentoring, career‑pathing, and tailored development opportunities.
• Manage and deliver HR projects and programs end‑to‑end, ensuring they align with organizational goals, achieve measurable outcomes, and are executed on time.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and other HR teams to deliver integrated and impactful solutions.
• Foster a positive employee experience by maintaining visibility in the workplace, engaging with employees directly, and addressing concerns early.
• Support leaders and employees in navigating change, ensuring alignment, adoption, and sustained results.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable).
• Use HR systems and workforce data to identify trends, inform decisions, and maintain data integrity.

Conocimientos

Employee relations

Talent management

Workforce planning

Organizational effectiveness

Project management

Change leadership

Consulting

Communication

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

The Manager, Talent & Culture is a strategic partner who helps shape the employee experience and drive business success through people. This role goes beyond traditional HR support, focusing on building leadership capability, strengthening team culture, and guiding change initiatives that improve performance and engagement. The Manager, Talent & Culture will collaborate closely with leaders to anticipate needs, design solutions, and ensure employees have the tools, opportunities, and support to thrive.

Here You Can

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing counsel on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, employee engagement, and change management.
• Lead and advise on complex employee relations issues and policy violations, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant practices.
• Partner with leadership to design and implement action plans that address performance, culture, and operational challenges; use data and insights to proactively identify and solve issues.
• Drive key HR processes for assigned client groups, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, compensation, and career development planning.
• Promote a growth mindset culture by coaching leaders on engaging, developing, and retaining talent. Provide guidance and tools to build individual and team capability.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen the leadership pipeline and build bench strength, including mentoring, career‑pathing, and tailored development opportunities.
• Manage and deliver HR projects and programs end‑to‑end, ensuring they align with organizational goals, achieve measurable outcomes, and are executed on time.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and other HR teams to deliver integrated and impactful solutions.
• Foster a positive employee experience by maintaining visibility in the workplace, engaging with employees directly, and addressing concerns early.
• Support leaders and employees in navigating change, ensuring alignment, adoption, and sustained results.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable).
• Use HR systems and workforce data to identify trends, inform decisions, and maintain data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with demonstrated expertise in employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• 3+ years of experience leading or developing HR professionals and/or project teams.
• Proven track record of designing and executing action plans, managing projects from concept through evaluation.
• Exceptional consulting skills with the ability to influence leaders, challenge assumptions, and provide innovative, practical solutions.
• Demonstrated success as a strategic partner to business leaders in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Solid project management, facilitation, and change leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in HR systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Growth mindset with a passion for developing others and driving continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as business needs require.

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced degree in HR Management, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Experience in union/represented environments and in industries such as retail, hospitality, or entertainment.

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: $95,000 - $110,000 (bonus eligible).

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.

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].