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. About the Role VERSANT Media is looking for a Manager, Human Resources responsible for providing strategic and operational HR leadership, direction, and expertise for the SportsNext organization.  In collaboration with the Sr. Director, Human Resources, this person will provide day to day client support and strategic HR solutions for the SportsNext group. This role will partner closely with business leaders in the areas of talent acquisition, performance management, change management, employee coaching, compensation strategies, succession planning, training & development, rewards & recognition, organizational effectiveness, and employee communication. What You'll Do As a Manager, Human Resources on our team, you’ll: + Drive key HR initiatives including but not limited to staffing, performance management, compensation strategies, succession planning, training and development, rewards & recognition, recruitment and retention, organizational effectiveness, and employee communication. + Partner/collaborate with the leadership team to align and execute HR strategies in support of business initiatives. + Develop and implement change management plans. + Manage complex employee relations issues including organizational and structural changes. + Work with managers and talent acquisition to focus on recruitment and retention of internal and external talent. + Advocate and offer guidance and coaching to department leaders and employees, providing feedback and advice on organizational issues. + Work to resolve employee and organizational issues in a proactive and positive manner. + Uncover, assess and propose opportunities for strategic improvements. + Identify training needs, recommend solutions, facilitate learning and development programs. What We're Looking For: + Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field of study + 5+ years relevant HR experience including employee relations and organizational development + 2+ years in an HRBP Manager role + Proven HR leader with the ability to generate a vision and strategy to guide the organization through change, rethinking the way they look at decisions + Possess a natural ease working with and relating to employee needs in a fast-paced, ever-changing matrixed environment + Demonstrates ability to interact with a range of personalities and styles and be able to establish effective relationships at all levels, responding effectively and timely to demanding internal clients + Trusted business partner with strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills + Experience supporting client groups through business reorganization and culture transformation + Must be willing to work in Orlando, Fl + Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States Bonus Points For: + Experience supporting clients in the Entertainment/Sports Industry + Certified facilitator in learning and development programs (e.g., DISC, Working Genius, Emergenentics) + Comprehensive knowledge of labor laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, NLRA, FLSA, Title VII) across multiple states + Proficient in Human Resources systems: SAP, SuccessFactors, Org Publisher, SmartRecruiters Additional Requirements: Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com. Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.