VP, Human Resources

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 ('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.

Role Summary:

NBCUniversal is seeking a strategic and influential Vice President of Human Resources to lead HR initiatives for our International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) division. This role will have a direct influence in shaping the global HR strategy while driving regional and local execution across a dynamic, fast-paced media organization.

Based in our Miami, FL office, the VP will report directly to the Global Head of HR for the Media Group and serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives within this division. The role oversees a team of HR Business Partners located in London and Florida, and collaborates closely with leaders across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, as well as with local and specialist HR teams.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic human resources leadership supporting client goals and objectives. Ensure local strategies and tactics align with global priorities by partnering closely with HR leadership across International Networks & DTC. Drive people strategy and initiatives including organizational effectiveness, change management, recruitment, performance management, compensation planning, succession planning, training and development, rewards & recognition and employee communication and events. A global mindset and approach is critical.
• Partner closely with business leadership to ensure they and their teams are well positioned to deliver on priorities and position for the future. This includes organization design, talent management, change management and 1 on 1 coaching.
• Play a key role in the operating mechanisms of the business, including leading talent review, performance assessment, compensation planning and providing support and input for budget and Long-Range Plans.
• Work with leaders and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment, which encourages the full use of all talent and abilities; act as an employee advocate; identify and drive employee experience initiatives.
• Work closely with Employment Law & Labor Relations across all geographies to create and execute a comprehensive employee relations strategy.
• Work with managers to build on career paths for employees, identifying opportunities for training, new skill acquisition and advancement.
• Responsible for growth, development, and retention of strong HR team.  Coach and mentor to ensure a culture of learning and engagement.
• Uncover, assess, and propose opportunities for HR process improvements.
• Partner with HR teams and corporate talent development to design and implement impactful employee development programs.

Qualifications/Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 15+ years professional level HR generalist experience working across a global landscape and proven ability to navigate cultural and regional nuances.
• Flexibility with operating in key time zones and travel.
• Solid interpersonal skills; demonstrates effective listening, probing and investigatory skills with the ability to synthesize data collected and identify the root problems/causes to reach issue resolution.
• Experience working in an intensive matrixed environment
• Ability to multi-task, learn, problem solve, prioritize and set and attain goals
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and with all levels in the organization
• Exceptional attention to detail and high work standards
• Proven ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment
• Excellent analytical skills
• HR transformation or organizational change experience
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Proven ability to operate collaboratively
• Ethical and solid integrity

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience working within the media industry, the competitive landscape and the focus areas for our businesses and therefore be excited and passionate about where we are heading and how we are evolving to stay ahead of any challenges.
• Experience supporting and working across a global landscape and be able to navigate the cultural and regional nuances. Experience leading the smooth implementation of the full HR Lifecycle and have a very comfortable knowledge of local employment practices. Experience within the international landscape and awareness of key cultural nuances and legislation a plus.
• Ability to navigate through a complex and matrixed business and provide the appropriate partnership and support to senior stakeholders – whilst also working closely and collaboratively with HR colleagues across NBCU.
• Excellent relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to drive change and demonstrate agility
• Passionate about enhancing the employee experience through the employee life cycle
• Focused on driving positive engagement and a motivating experience for your client groups.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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].