Sr. Manager, Human Resources

Role Summary The role of Sr. HR Manager is an exciting opportunity to partner with NBC editorial units like Newsgathering, Standards and Practices, and Booking, in a broad range of HR functions. This role will be responsible for supporting the business in a dynamic working environment. In addition, this role will be responsible for partnering with the wider News HR team on emerging businesses and managing cross-portfolio initiatives and special projects along with employee engagement activities. Responsibilities Provide onsite HR leadership and support for Today Show, Nightly News, editorial, and functional teams – serve as main point of contact for all recruitment, benefits, payroll, and employee relations issues Participate in and lead key HR initiatives, including: staffing, performance management, organization planning, compensation planning, and employee development Understand dynamics and key business priorities of client groups to provide coaching to business leaders on effectively managing and leading their organizations Assume leadership role in resolving employee relations issues, coaching managers through the process Advocate and offer guidance and counseling to employees concerning work-related issues and work to resolve issues in a proactive and positive manner Interpret and implement HR policies, practices and procedures when questions arise (vacation, parental leave, etc.) Participate in the ideation and organization of onsite employee events related to strategic initiatives (diversity, wellness, L&D, pipeline programs, etc.) – i.e. health & job fairs, development programs, volunteering opportunities, workplace seminars, etc Manage staffing process, working with hiring managers and talent acquisition team to identify recruitment strategies as well as ensure diverse candidate slates and top-quality candidate selection Provide coaching to employees and managers, offering feedback and advice on issues in a proactive and compassionate manner Manage performance activities / initiatives in collaboration with legal and labor relations