Talent & Culture Strategy Lead

Universal Studios Hollywood; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent management

Workforce planning

Organizational effectiveness

Project management

Change leadership

Consulting

Communication

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.