Vice President, Human Resources, Direct-To-Consumer

This is a Full Time Job

Responsibilities

About Us
Introducing Peacock, NBCUniversal's new streaming service that combines timeless shows and movies, exclusive originals, kids programming and current hits, with timely news, sports and pop culture. All together. All in one app.

In preparation for our launch in 2020, we are building a world-class team of smart, hungry and fearless professionals who are energized by the possibility of working at the epicenter of content, technology and culture. Join us if you would like to be a part of this exciting initiative.

The Position
The Vice President, Human Resources will develop and drive the talent strategy for NBCU's Direct-to-Consumer businesses, including the company's new streaming service, Peacock, as well as Digital Enterprises. This role will partner closely with key executives in the DTC businesses on organization design, identification and hiring of both internal and external talent, creation of HR programs specific for employees supporting the digital business, and developing a strong relationship with partners in talent acquisition, executive search, compensation, employment law, etc. This position will report to the Senior Vice President, Human Resources.

Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
• Partner closely with key executives in the DTC businesses on creating and executing a talent agenda and strategy for the organization
• Become an integral part of the DTC leadership teams, working with department leaders and other key stakeholders to establish a strategic vision needed to support and drive the business
• Drive key initiatives across departments, including staffing, performance and talent management, compensation planning, training and development, rewards & recognition, organizational effectiveness and employee communication
• Identify and recruit key digital, functional 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
• Collaborate 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 talent management process and strategic improvements
• Take the lead on resolving all employee relations issues and provide coaching to department leaders on associated HR issues
• Provide interpretation of HR policies, practices and procedures to department employees and managers
• Work with department leaders and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment which encourages the full use of the organization's diverse talents and abilities
• Act as an employee advocate while driving various corporate and division business initiatives
• Create and execute on Employee Survey action plans and driving engagement and communications activities throughout the division

Qualifications/Requirements
The Person
• Minimum 10 years relevant HR experience including employee relations, organizational development, and/or labor relations with prior experience managing a human resources team

Desired Characteristics

• Prior experience in media and entertainment managing a digital, technical workforce in a complex, matrixed environment preferred
• Demonstrated leadership competencies in talent selection, coaching and development
• Ability to develop an integrated talent strategy that contributes to the advancement of business operations
• Strong employee-relations skillset; can earn trust and credibility with employees in assigned groups
• 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
• 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
• Takes ownership; able to establish self as the 'go-to' HR resource for client organizations
• Strong business acumen, facilitation, conflict resolution and communication skills
• Project and process management skills, demonstrated track record of delivering results
• Bachelor's Degree with an advanced degree in Human Resources, MBA, or related field preferred