VP HR - Studio Operations
NBCUniversal
Universal City, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/9/2016 8:41:00 PM PST
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Summary
This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to lead the HR team and drive the HR agenda for Universal City Studio Operations, part of NBCUniversal's Operations & Technical Services division. Universal Studio Operations is a 1000 employee organization that encompasses a broad range of production, post-production, facilities and broadcast operations at Universal Studios, Wilshire and other locations nationwide. Universal Studios is the largest full-service media facility in the world with over 30 sound stages and broadcast studios and an array of backlot locations serving both internal and external clients in television, feature film and commercial production. Studio Operations maintains the infrastructure of the 391 acre property including office space, roads, power and more. Almost a self-contained city, the property features a fire station, studio hospital and three restaurants serving more than 10,000 employees and production staff each day. This position will report to the SVP, Human Resources and will also report to the President & GM, Universal City Studios.
Responsibilities
• Partnering closely with the President & GM, Universal City Studios on creating and executing on a Human Resources agenda and strategy for the organization
• Becoming an integral part of the Universal Studio Operations leadership team, working with department leaders and other key stakeholders to establish an HR strategic vision needed to support and drive the business.
• Leading and developing a Human Resources team; providing direction, coaching, feedback and ongoing communication to the team
• Driving key HR initiatives across departments, including staffing, performance and talent management, compensation planning, training and development, rewards & recognition, organizational effectiveness and employee communication
• Identifying and recruiting key operations and technical talent for critical open roles and building a world-class bench of internal and external talent
• Provide executive coaching to department leaders, offering feedback and advice on employee and organizational issues
• Collaborating on a strategic and tactical level with operating leaders on a variety of Human Resource and business-related initiatives to support organization and operational goals
• Help to drive change within the organization, to include adoption of new technologies, integration of key new growth businesses and workflows, staffing models, and organization structures
• Uncover, assess and propose opportunities for HR process and strategic improvements
• Taking the lead on resolving all employee relations and labor relations issues and provide coaching to department leaders on associated HR and labor issues
• Taking a leadership role in working with the labor unions representing certain employees including NABET, IATSE, Basic Crafts and OPEIU.
• Understanding and interpreting labor contracts, managing employee populations who are represented by a third party and held accountable to a defined labor agreement
• Providing interpretation of HR policies, practices and procedures to department employees and managers
• Leading HR initiatives, at times, that cut across the entire Operations & Technical Services organization
• Working with department leaders and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment which encourages the full use of the organizations diverse talents and abilities
• Acting as an employee advocate while driving various corporate and division business initiatives
• Creating and executing on Employee Survey action plans and driving engagement and communications activities throughout the division
• Partnering closely with HR colleagues on the Universal Lot on any lot-related issues and serving as a credible representative of the lot operations within the HR community
• Providing broad HR support to other organizations as needed
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Related Field of Study
• Minimum 10 years relevant HR experience including employee relations, organizational development, and/or labor relations
• Prior experience managing a human resources team
Eligibility Requirements
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online through the link below to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Ability to travel as needed
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation including a credit check
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCUniversal's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation as needed with occasional night and weekend responsibilities
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
Desired Characteristics
• Graduate degree in Human Resources, MBA or related field preferred
• Strong business acumen, facilitation, conflict resolution and communication skills
• Strong business partnership: able to establish credibility and rapport with operating leaders
• Experience leading Human Resources in a complex, represented environment
• Project and process management skills, demonstrated track record of delivering results
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong client-support orientation, and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and with a wide range of clients, individually and in groups
• Strong employee-relations skillset; can earn trust and credibility with employees in assigned groups
• Previous experience with a technical and represented workforce; HR experience working with mixed represented and non-represented workforces
• Proven influencer; demonstrated ability to coach and counsel both employees and executive-level management
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with senior business leaders, managers, and peers
• Solid knowledge of Labor Relations and NBCUniversal's collective bargaining agreements a plus
• Takes ownership; able to establish self as the 'go-to' HR resource for client organizations
• Prior media/television industry experience preferred
• Proven track record of excellent follow-through and execution
• Able to deal effectively with conflict and manage difficult employee relations situations
• Effective communicator: keeps all stakeholders apprised of relevant information, status of deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a deadline-oriented environment