Job Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
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.
Job Description
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The SpinCo organization is looking for a Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition to join their team! The Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition will play a critical role in shaping and leading the company's recruitment strategy. This individual will be responsible for designing and executing the talent acquisition strategy to attract top-tier candidates across various functions, including creative, technical, and operational teams. The Sr. Director will work closely with executive leadership and hiring managers to ensure the company builds a team that reflects the company's values and commitment to excellence in the entertainment industry. Reporting to the SVP, Talent & Culture, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by building and shaping a talented, dynamic workforce.
What you'll do:
• Serve as the recruiting leader and thought partner to senior business leaders and HR Business Partners; inform business leaders on key talent issues, and propose creative ideas for identifying and attracting top talent in a competitive market
• Consultant to the senior and executive teams to thoroughly understand the talent needed to successfully deliver against the organization's vision and long-term goals
• Development, planning, and execution of talent acquisition strategies for Corporate Functions inclusive of talent forecasting and pipelining, resource and relationship management
• Effectively manage, coach and train a team of recruiters to deliver excellent results; instill a standard of excellence in all aspects of the full life cycle hiring process
• Provide valuable contribution to overall management of Talent Acquisition team on the Talent Acquisition leadership team
• Ensure recruiting resources are appropriately allocated to support the most critical business initiatives, and recruitment and sourcing capabilities are designed and built to meet the evolving talent needs
• Effectively build relationships with industry organizations to monitor market trends, leverage key internal stakeholders to maximize effective outreach of talent within our employee's network
• Successfully run point on large scale projects from inception to completion
• Utilize and report to business leaders on recruiting data and metrics to identify trends in the market and inform key decisions and provide solutions
Qualifications
What you'll need:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, ideally within the entertainment, media, or tech industries.
• Proven track record of building and scaling talent acquisition strategies for fast-growing companies.
• Experience recruiting for multiple functions, including creative, technical, and operations roles.
• Strong expertise in sourcing strategies, recruitment marketing, and employer branding.
• In-depth understanding of best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion as it relates to talent acquisition.
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing a high-performing recruitment team.
• Willing to work overtime when required
• Willing to travel for work related business if necessary
Desired Characteristics:
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to design and implement talent acquisition strategies that align with the company's vision and long-term goals.
• Leadership & Influence: Skilled at leading and developing a team, as well as influencing key stakeholders across the organization.
• Innovative Problem-Solver: Creative and resourceful, able to overcome recruitment challenges and implement new, effective strategies.
• Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage metrics and data to drive decisions and measure success.
• Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building trust and rapport with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Englewood Cliffs, NJ office a minimum of three days per week.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-6kq9m8-18-227-102-59-42 in your application.