Urgently needed for 
Director, HR Operations – Core HR
Company: NBCUniversal
- Design, maintain, and update organizational structures in alignment with business strategy and growth.
- Own and manage job architecture, position control, and headcount tracking across departments.
- Partner with finance and business leaders to ensure workforce planning aligns with budget and strategic objectives.
Personnel Administration:
- Oversee HR administrative functions including employee records, employment agreements, data accuracy, and audit readiness.
- Ensure data integrity and compliance across all employee records and HR systems.
- Lead the administration of employee changes (promotions, transfers, terminations, etc.) with speed, accuracy, and compliance.
Employee Lifecycle Operations:
- Develop and manage standardized processes for the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding.
- Improve employee onboarding experiences to drive early engagement and productivity.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to implement effective offboarding processes including exit interviews and knowledge transfer.
- Monitor lifecycle KPIs and employee data trends to inform operational improvements.
Benefits Operations:
- Oversee day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, retirement, leaves of absence, and wellness initiatives.
- Collaborate with brokers, carriers, and vendors to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient benefits operations.
- Manage open enrollment processes, employee education, and benefits communications.
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other applicable laws and regulations.
QualificationsWhat you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP) a plus.
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in HR Operations leadership.
- Deep knowledge of HR Operations best practices, especially in organizational structure, employee lifecycle management, and benefits.
- Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., SAP) and a strong understanding of HR data reporting and analytics.
- Proven ability to lead and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Solid project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Desired Characteristics:
- Operational Mindset: Enjoys building and refining processes; thrives in environments where structure and clarity create impact.
- Collaborative Leader: A team player who builds trust across functions and influences others.
- Proactive Problem Solver: Anticipates needs, identifies inefficiencies, and drives solutions before issues arise.
- Change Agent: Comfortable navigating and leading through organizational change, ambiguity, and growth.
- Employee-Centered: Champions the employee experience and understands the operational role in supporting culture and engagement.
- Data-Driven: Uses data and metrics to inform decisions, measure performance, and identify areas for improvement.
- Integrity-Focused: Maintains a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all matters.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be willing to work overtime when required
- Must be willing to travel for work related business if necessary
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Englewood Cliffs, NJ office a minimum of three days per week.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. Salary range: $165,000 – $185,000 (bonus and LTI eligible).Additional InformationAs 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 .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.
Expected salary: $165000 – 185000 per year
Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Job date: Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:10 GMT
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