HR Generalist, ANZ

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.

NBCUniversal Australia earned a Great Place to Work certification as a result of our dynamic, inclusive and resilient culture. Here you can live your passion.

Job Description

Reporting to the HR Director, ANZ, we have a vacancy for an HR Generalist to join the NBCU HR team based in Sydney. The role is responsible for providing comprehensive HR support across our ANZ businesses including local implementation of our people strategy and coordination of our HR administration needs.  You will have exposure to all aspects of the employee lifecycle including employee relations, HR systems (including payroll), reward, training and development, change management and employee engagement.  You will have a strong background in HR administration and systems and want to build on your existing HR knowledge. If you are looking for a role that provides challenge with a mix of business support and project ownership in a global media company, then this is the role for you

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The HR Generalist, ANZ provides in country expertise, is forward thinking as well as operational for the full scope of HR functions including employee relations/legislation, talent acquisition/talent branding, compensation/reward philosophy and employee engagement.

Employee Relations and Policies

• Keep policies and programs updated against the changing employment relations landscape in consultation with Employment Law
• Train and coach managers and employees on HR best practice in line with NBCU values
• Be an effective HR advisor using sound judgement while considering the impact of that advice i.e. consistency and precedent setting, employment law considerations or global NBCU impact.
• Advise managers on performance management and grievance processes including informal performance meetings, Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and providing guidance on conducting meetings ensuring they are handled sensitively and that accurate records are kept.
• Implement local office/workplace needs in line with global standards, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for employees, adhering to legislation and remaining compliant
• Support a culture of trust and open and honest communication.

HR Transactional Activities

• With excellent attention to detail, ensure the flawless execution of payroll instructions in conjunction with the APAC Payroll team and the company’s HRIS (SAP)
• Produce accurate paperwork as required and maintain employee files and HR systems
• Respond to employee & manager requests promptly including leave, payroll, reference requests, visa queries in accordance with legislation and company policies
• Maintain the company org structure, updating job changes and job descriptions

HR Programs

• Responsible for delivery of HR projects, programs and initiatives across all ANZ businesses and coordination of local Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s)
• Take an active role in employee survey processes and outcomes whether they be internal (NBCU staff surveys and pulse surveys, round tables) or external (Great Place to Work etc.)

Talent Management and onboarding

• Be an ambassador to the NBCUniversal brand and proactively create brand awareness and attend networking and career events
• Support the delivery of the localized Internship program in partnership with the Talent Acquisition Lead and aligned to international guidelines
• Deliver onboarding to new hires aligned to our ‘Here You Can’ employee value proposition

Compensation and Benefits

• Inform and maintain employee benefits programs.  Work with the HR Director in assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending new benefit programs etc.
• Implement new Compensation and Benefits initiatives
• Support the annual compensation review processes

Learning & Development

• Analyse training needs and take a proactive role in defining and ensuring the delivery of training initiatives
• Active support of talent development and employee engagement projects and the implementation of the Annual Performance review and Talent review processes
• Proactively support NBCU’s compliance training requirements, whether that’s through organizing training or meeting training deadlines

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

• HR experience within a dynamic international matrixed environment
• An undeniable love of Content (TV, Movies)
• Credible people partner
• Can navigate through a complex, matrix business and provide the appropriate partnership and support to local stakeholders
• Demonstrable ability to understand and promote the linkage between business and operational priorities and HR activities
• Influencing skills with the ability to identify and translate key priorities
• Excellent relationship and communication skills, able to adapt to the different business needs of client groups
• Ability to deal tactfully and confidently with internal and external customers and be a trusted source
• Forward thinking with passion and creativity, not afraid to challenge the status quo
• Foster an inclusive culture and ability to provide guidance and coaching

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Proven and successful background working in Human Resources
• Strong knowledge of current employment laws and regulations
• Ability to build strong relationships with and manage numerous stakeholders.
• Ability to practice discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent written and spoken English

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Experience of working in a Matrix managed organization would be beneficial.
• Experience in HRIS (SAP) would be beneficial

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].