Director, Human Resources

NBCUniversal News Group More Americans watch NBC News than any news organization in the world. NBC News’ leading and award-winning television news broadcasts include TODAY, NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas, Meet the Press, and Dateline NBC. The rapidly-growing NBC News Digital Group – including its streaming news services NBC News NOW – and the network’s award-winning original podcast and audio unit provide continuous content to consumers wherever they are, whenever they want it. Role Summary & Responsibilities The Director Human Resources will provide leadership to the design, development and delivery of effective HR strategies and execution in the areas of workforce and resource planning, talent acquisition and retention, succession planning, and compensation strategies for NBC News. Specifically, this role will serve as the business partner to the Newsgathering US operations, Meet the Press, and Product & Technology. The Director will manage a team of 2 HR professionals. This role will report into the SVP, HR for NBC News. Key Responsibilities include: Drive key HR initiatives including but not limited to staffing, performance management, compensation strategies, succession planning, training and development, rewards & recognition, recruitment and retention, organizational effectiveness and employee communication. Work with business leaders and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment, which encourages the full use of diverse talents and abilities; act as an employee advocate; help drive various corporate and division business initiatives. Be champion of our culture, standards and practices. Lead succession planning for key management roles and execute a strategic staffing strategy to ensure a robust and diverse pipeline of talent across the organization. Advocate and offer guidance and coaching to employees concerning work-related issues and work to resolve issues in a proactive and positive manner. Own and work closely with cross-functional partners and SMEs on employee related matters such as contract negotiations, investigations, compensation, L&OD, HR Operations, etc. Working closely with Employment Law & Labor Relations to create and execute a comprehensive employee relations strategy. In conjunction with News Group HR team and business leads: create a clear plan for future workplace principles and process including guidance for managers and measurements of success. Provide interpretation of HR policies, practices and procedures to employees and managers. Help to drive change within the organization to include adoption of new technologies, integration of key growth businesses and workflows, staffing models, and organization structures. Manage dedicated team of four HR members, providing direction and identifying development and engagement opportunities that support and encourage high performance.