Sr. Talent Acquisition Recruiter - Universal Brand Development

Job Description

Responsibilities
Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. UBD is focused on building our NBCUniversal brands and franchises around the world in consumer products, games and digital, as well as franchise brand management.

Games, fashion, and toys only scratch the surface of ways UBD takes Universal stories and characters from the screen and put them into fans' daily lives around the globe. We take properties such as Jurassic World, Minions, Back to the Future, and Trolls from our creative content engines like Universal Pictures, Illumination, NBC and DreamWorks and partner with best-in-class category leaders (e.g. Mattel, Lego, Reebok, Target, Microsoft, etc.) to create amazing products for our fans.

Universal Brand Development is committed to leading transformation by attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to celebrating diversity, fostering inclusive, equitable environments by honoring the experiences, perspective, and uniqueness of each individual.

Role Summary:
The Universal Brand Development (UBD) HR team in Los Angeles is looking for a Human Resources Talent Acquisition Recruiter responsible for full cycle recruitment and new hire onboarding. This critical position provides the ideal candidate with the opportunity to help shape the future of UBD through their creative candidate action techniques. This individual passionately sources talent from traditional and emerging platforms, possess the ability to be a true partner to the business and is comfortable recruiting for positions across multiple disciplines from corporate services to consumer products, franchise brand management and gaming and digital. The primary focus of this position is to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract highly qualified candidates in partnership with Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, Talent Attraction Programs including Campus Diversity & Inclusion groups.

Responsibilities:
• Post and manage job postings utilizing departmental input with respect for current hiring trends for maximum exposure. Continuously monitor general staffing progress against open requisitions to determine alternate recruitment avenues to support the business.
• Actively source resumes through internet and database mining, and implementation of targeted sourcing strategies. Use boolean Logic, x-raying, cold calling, networking, and referral promotion to generate robust and diverse candidate pools and pipelines.
• Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers and HR representatives across the division to understand business needs to effectively source and facilitate the selection of quality candidates. Partner with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to ensure internal promotion and development are considered prior to external search.
• Assist hiring managers in identifying and evaluating talented candidates. Consult with and guide hiring managers as well as manage expectation in comprehensive recruitment and staffing issues, policies, and processes.
• Utilize staffing systems and processes to track, report, and measure status of open positions. Continuously improve resources to best utilize company resources to attract and hire top-talent candidates. Collect and analyze data on demographics and hiring activity for use in designing recruitment plans.
• Apply behavioral-based interviewing and other techniques to identify the best qualified and diverse candidate pool; guiding hiring managers and interview panels on behavioral-based interviewing and best practices.
• Work with hiring managers and HR to gather offer data and present offers in accordance with company policy. Provide necessary data for new hire paperwork, orientation and offer letters.
• Act as an ambassador for the Company's overall commitment to diversity and inclusion as a core value and business imperative. Promote the value of NBCU in all candidate interactions, ensuring a positive experience that creates a lasting impression for current and future job opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements
• Minimum 3 years' full-cycle recruiting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field is a plus
• Experienced in behavioral-based interviewing, pre-employment testing, and other innovative selection methods
• Proficient with ATS system and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Internet savvy

Desired Characteristics
• Demonstrated success in executing a full-cycle professional / exempt-level recruiting function
• Prior experience in related entertainment or consumer products space
• Adept at sourcing passive candidates, utilizing a variety of sources
• Strong business acumen, client support orientation, and influencing skills; able to establish credibility and rapport with all levels of management
• Technology power user of LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS (BrassRing/Kinexa or SmartRecruiter a plus)
• Driven to successful outcomes, adaptive in times of change, and innovative in face of roadblocks
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Superior written and oral communication skills necessary for candidate interviewing and assessment, client correspondence, project documentation, and status reporting
• Knowledge of Affirmative Action, EEO, guidelines on employee selection and employee relations issues relative to the recruitment process
• Experience in ideation and implementation of new recruitment programs including college-based recruitment and DEI initiatives

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