Company Description
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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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.
As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
Role Purpose:
NBCUniversal is dedicated to fostering a culture grounded in principles of mutual respect. The Fair Employment Practices team serves as a key, central point of contact to address concerns raised by employees, including complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. This role will be responsible for conducting, coordinating, and handling internal investigations of employment-related complaints. This role will also assist with enterprise-wide efforts to support positive employee relations, which will include the development and implementation of training programs, focus groups and other initiatives. This position will report to the VP of Fair Employment Practices & Policies.
Responsibilities:
- Investigate or oversee highly sensitive and/or complex claims including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, complaints about manager(s), and/or work environment, in partnership with the internal Employment Law team and HR.
- Prepare investigative documents and record cases in case management system.
- Communicate and report out findings to key stakeholders.
- Partner with internal team to identify trends and make recommendations for training or other proactive measures.
- Facilitate "Respect in the Workplace" training, and other training modules as assigned.
- Collaborate with broader team on positive employee relations initiatives.
- Create and implement new policies, procedures, and trainings as relating to respect in the workplace.
- Assist with administration of the Company's integrity helpline.
- Advise on and mitigate risk to the organization by addressing a variety of employment-related matters.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Employee Relations or Human Resources, or possess at least 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) as an employment lawyer in the UK. Additionally, candidates should have significant expertise in conducting investigations related to fair employment practices.
- Whilst beneficial, prior in-house experience is not necessary.
Desired Characteristics:
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytic and organizational skills
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and effectively
- Experience conducting investigations in a corporate environment and ability to conduct investigations with empathy, tact, and discretion
- Ability to interface and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, managers, and executives
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Excellent leadership, problem solving, project management, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage risk while ensuring optimal outcomes are achieved
We welcome applications from individuals at all career stages who meet these competencies and qualifications.
Additional Information
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].
