Generalist, Human Resources
NBCUniversal
Full-time
On-site
Stamford Connecticut United States
Sports
Company Description
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.
Job Description
The Media Group at NBCU supports a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo, NBC Sports, and NBCU International. With unequaled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we’re backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.
Project Management, Analytics, and Systems
This role will serve as the owner of the project management, analytics, and systems work for the HR team, responsible for setting up and maintaining efficient and effective systems to store, analyze, and act upon various forms of HR data. This includes, but is not limited to:
Project management: Partner with HR leadership to facilitate annual processes including leader and employee training; Respect in the Workplace training; performance management; annual compliance training; and data audits.
Union Reporting and Contract Obligations: Identify and fulfill contractually agreed-upon data requests and maintenance requirements, including facilitating the HR payment process for multiple unions.
Employee Data Integrity: Own reporting on worker types, financial and travel rosters, freelance employee data, etc.
SHRM +1 Duties: Act as the SHRM’s +1 in various HR lifecycle activities such as executive contract processing, compensation, and corporate survey super-user responsibilities.
Annual Cyclical Processes: Partner with HR leadership to facilitate annual processes such as employee training, Respect in the Workplace training, performance management, and annual data audits.
HR Business Partnering
As an HR Generalist, you will work hand-in-hand with clients on all HRBP-related activities. This includes:
Partnering with Talent Acquisition to lead recruitment activities for open positions, including drafting job descriptions, benchmarking positions, tracking headcount, and managing budgets.
Providing HR operational support throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, exit interviews, compensation analysis, and immigration matters.
Supporting and facilitating organizational changes.
Mentoring and providing guidance to employees to help them develop their careers.
Acting as a backup for processing transactions in HR systems, including promotions, new hires, terminations, and organizational changes, through required workflow processes.
Liaising with HR specialists and partners—including Benefits, Compensation, and Payroll—to manage and resolve employee inquiries.
Partnering with HR and business leadership to create, plan, and execute culture-building activities and events.
Supporting HR Business Partners in the employee concern/investigation process and documenting outcomes in the iSight system.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
3+ years of HR or related experience in meeting fast-paced employee based or client needs.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skillset (Excel and PowerPoint)
Desired Characteristics:
Solid attention to detail and exceptional follow-through.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in all aspects of work.
Comfortable with administrative duties and managing heavy workflow.
"Customer service" mindset with the ability to address and resolve employee inquiries effectively.
Exceptional communication skills, with professional ability to communicate at all levels.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks, establishing yourself as a trusted HR resource for the team and employees.
Adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
Additional Requirements:
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the Stamford, CT 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.
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].
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.
Job Description
The Media Group at NBCU supports a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo, NBC Sports, and NBCU International. With unequaled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we’re backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.
Project Management, Analytics, and Systems
This role will serve as the owner of the project management, analytics, and systems work for the HR team, responsible for setting up and maintaining efficient and effective systems to store, analyze, and act upon various forms of HR data. This includes, but is not limited to:
Project management: Partner with HR leadership to facilitate annual processes including leader and employee training; Respect in the Workplace training; performance management; annual compliance training; and data audits.
Union Reporting and Contract Obligations: Identify and fulfill contractually agreed-upon data requests and maintenance requirements, including facilitating the HR payment process for multiple unions.
Employee Data Integrity: Own reporting on worker types, financial and travel rosters, freelance employee data, etc.
SHRM +1 Duties: Act as the SHRM’s +1 in various HR lifecycle activities such as executive contract processing, compensation, and corporate survey super-user responsibilities.
Annual Cyclical Processes: Partner with HR leadership to facilitate annual processes such as employee training, Respect in the Workplace training, performance management, and annual data audits.
HR Business Partnering
As an HR Generalist, you will work hand-in-hand with clients on all HRBP-related activities. This includes:
Partnering with Talent Acquisition to lead recruitment activities for open positions, including drafting job descriptions, benchmarking positions, tracking headcount, and managing budgets.
Providing HR operational support throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, exit interviews, compensation analysis, and immigration matters.
Supporting and facilitating organizational changes.
Mentoring and providing guidance to employees to help them develop their careers.
Acting as a backup for processing transactions in HR systems, including promotions, new hires, terminations, and organizational changes, through required workflow processes.
Liaising with HR specialists and partners—including Benefits, Compensation, and Payroll—to manage and resolve employee inquiries.
Partnering with HR and business leadership to create, plan, and execute culture-building activities and events.
Supporting HR Business Partners in the employee concern/investigation process and documenting outcomes in the iSight system.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
3+ years of HR or related experience in meeting fast-paced employee based or client needs.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skillset (Excel and PowerPoint)
Desired Characteristics:
Solid attention to detail and exceptional follow-through.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in all aspects of work.
Comfortable with administrative duties and managing heavy workflow.
"Customer service" mindset with the ability to address and resolve employee inquiries effectively.
Exceptional communication skills, with professional ability to communicate at all levels.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks, establishing yourself as a trusted HR resource for the team and employees.
Adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
Additional Requirements:
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the Stamford, CT 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.
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].