Director, Talent Acquisition - Group & Nbculocal

Job Description

Responsibilities
NBCUniversal's Global Talent Acquisition is a team of creative problem solvers who strive to create a best-in-class candidate experience. We're trusted partners, with a passion for our businesses. We advise on the best hiring decisions to build upon our company's success. We tell the story of life at NBCU and guide people into and within our organization. We believe that our talent should represent the world we live in, so that together, we can continue to enrich our content and power our brands.

Come join our award-winning TA Team where legacy meets innovation, where you can feel the impact you make every day just by turning on your TV or device. We're looking for a Director of Talent Acquisition to support our iconic News brands including NBCUniversal Local and NBC News Group (made up of NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC.) This means that you'll lead enterprise-wide TA initiatives for multiple (did we mention iconic) brands. Just as fast as news breaks – you'll be ready to implement Recruitment strategies to help power the operations of our news divisions. You'll work hand-in-hand with HR leads and business partners to develop a deep understanding of the industry and deliver on recruitment needs and priorities.

What you'll do:
• Lead a diverse team of Recruiters to maintain and build upon the candidate experience.
• Be a part of NBCU TA's leadership team where you'll contribute ideas, and best practices to your talented peers.
• Be a subject matter expert for your business and develop a rhythm with stakeholders to be in-the-know with the latest industry trends.
• Design and implement talent attraction strategies to ensure your team can provide a qualified and diverse candidate pool
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop pipelines and referral processes with established DEI teams and initiatives.
• Analyze team metrics and data to ensure an accurate picture is available for business area to make informed decisions.
• Proactively source, screen, interview, and place qualified candidates. This includes partnering with hiring managers throughout the selection process.
• Identify/clarify hiring specifications and competencies, document and confirm requirements to ensure truthful and detailed job descriptions, and develop action plans to maximize candidate sourcing
• Build strong relationships with HR leaders and hiring managers to facilitate a cohesive partnership and continue education around talent attraction
• Ensure OFCCP compliance with all recruitment work undertaken within client group

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum eight (8) years' experience in Recruitment and/or Human Resources with a strong focus on high-level/skilled professionals in Entertainment/Media (New experience strongly preferred)
• Minimum five (5) years full-cycle recruiting experience with a strong focus on high-level/skilled and/or Entertainment/News/Media recruitment
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a team

Eligibility Requirements
(note job#: XXXXXBR)
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Additional Job Requirements
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics
• Big picture thinker who anticipates future trends and creates competitive and creative talent strategies and plans
• Ability to develop and implement successful talent strategies in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
• Clear leadership skills, ability to delegate and provide good management and support to those on team
• Proven leadership track record managing senior executive relationships and ability to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
• Passionate about providing exceptional customer service to internal and external partners and clients
• Propose and implement ongoing improvements to NBCUniversal's recruitment efforts
• Clear desire to make work fun and enjoyable within a team work environment
• Strong knowledge of basic employment law and HR practices
• Experienced in behavioral based interviewing, pre-employment testing, and other innovative selection methods
• Aptitude in assessing intangible aspects of candidates accurately (candidate's fit with the position and with the company culture)
• Able to in work in a fast-paced environment and work with all levels of management
• Proficient with ATS system and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Internet savvy

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g62bz8-3-135-246-193-42 in your application.