VP, Human Resources - Corporate Functions

NBCUniversal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company seeks a VP of Human Resources to provide strategic HR support for its Finance organization. This senior role involves collaborating with leadership, managing HR processes, and fostering an inclusive work environment. The position is based in Manhattan, NY, with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of professional HR experience, including leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior finance and communications leaders to understand talent needs.
• Lead HR processes including staffing, performance management, and compensation.
• Provide executive coaching to leaders on organizational and employee issues.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Coaching

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Job description

VP, Human Resources - Corporate Functions

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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 ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with digital assets like Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Role Summary:

This is a dynamic and highly visible opportunity for a senior HR business partner, providing strategic HR support for NBCUniversal's Finance organization, global Finance, Corporate Strategy, Controller & Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Procurement, Tax teams, and the Communications organization. The VP of HR will partner with senior leaders, offering HR support and guidance. The role reports to the Global Head of HR, Corporate HR, and leads HR business partners in New York, Los Angeles, and London, based in Manhattan, NY.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with senior finance and communications leaders to foster a community across the company, understanding talent needs and trends.
2. Communicate and implement the vision, values, and goals of NBCUniversal’s CFO and CCO within the functions.
3. Lead HR processes including staffing, performance management, compensation, succession planning, training, rewards, and organizational effectiveness.
4. Partner with embedded HR business partners to ensure consistency and proactive HR initiatives.
5. Manage talent pipelines, competitive compensation, development opportunities, and promote top talent.
6. Identify and facilitate movement of key talent across the enterprise in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
7. Work with Comcast HR to attract and develop entry-level talent and pipeline programs.
8. Provide executive coaching to leaders on organizational and employee issues.
9. Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives and employee development programs.
10. Serve as HR liaison, advising on broader HR issues impacting the company.
11. Support a positive, inclusive, and motivating work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional HR experience, including leadership roles.

Desired Characteristics

• Positive, collaborative, and empathetic approach.
• Strong relationship-building, influence, coaching, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of HR disciplines, employment laws, employee relations, and organizational design.
• Project management skills with a results-oriented mindset.

Additional Requirements

Hybrid work model, generally three days in-office. Salary range: $200,000 - $240,000 plus bonus and incentives. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and discounts.

Equal employment opportunity statement and accommodation support details included.