Director, Total Rewards & Strategy Ops

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

About VERSANT 

VERSANT, Comcast Corporation’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) planned spin-off, will be a leading independent publicly traded media company comprised of most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions. 

Position Summary:

• The Director of Total Rewards Strategy & Operations is the execution engine behind Versant’s Total Rewards function. This role ensures timely and coordinated delivery of annual compensation and benefits programs, M&A activity, and acts as the liaison to HR Ops for systems and configuration needs. This individual thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and brings strong project management, communication, and cross-functional skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain the annual Total Rewards calendar across compensation, benefits, equity, and global programs
• Lead delivery of annual processes (e.g., merit, bonus, open enrollment, equity refresh), partnering with Comp, Benefits, HR Ops, and Finance
• Serve as Total Rewards’ business-side liaison to HR Operations
• Translate business needs into functional requirements and coordinate testing and rollout
• Partner with Head of Total Rewards to operationalize TR harmonization across acquired entities
• Track execution milestones, support modeling inputs, and manage cross-functional workstreams
• Coordinate Total Rewards communication and delivery strategy in partnership with Internal Comms and HRBPs
• Ensure alignment of employee-facing materials across programs
• Maintain documentation, templates, and process maps to ensure repeatability and control
• Track deliverables and ensure follow-through across Total Rewards programs

Qualifications:

• 7+ years in HR, Total Rewards operations, or HR program management
• Strong project management experience
• Excellent communication, cross-functional coordination, and execution skills
• Comfortable working with HCM platforms, compensation planning tools, and data workflows

Additional Requirements: 

• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $170,000 - $190,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.