Job Description
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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
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
The West Coast Studio Operations HR team at NBCUniversal is looking for a high-energy, results-driven and innovative HR Coordinator. The role is a perfect launch pad for someone interested in a career in HR providing experience in both generalist and specialist work.
We support the West Coast Studio Operations business at NBCU with a rich history in Film & TV as well as industry-leading production and post-production facilities and services, broadcast operations, studio property management, employee amenity services, special events, and marketing.
In this role, you will be the central nervous system of our HR team supporting our diverse group of employees. You will also have exposure to HR projects that span: onboarding, rewards and recognition, performance feedback, talent attraction and development, and HR’s business impact. In the day to day, you will help solve problems involving: Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Finance and Data Analytics.
Here you can:
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for HR systems and transactions, ensuring smooth, accurate, and timely processing that keeps the business operating efficiently.
- Own end-to-end employee lifecycle transactions, including but not limited to job postings, onboarding communications, status changes, and offboarding processes, delivering a seamless employee experience at every stage.
- Initiate and manage a variety of HR requests, including compensation analyses, employment agreements, organizational changes, and other employee-related actions, partnering cross-functionally to drive timely completion.
- Process employee payment requests and collaborate closely with Payroll to ensure accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery.
- Support the implementation of HR programs and initiatives, including large-scale communications, event logistics, and tracking/reporting on participation and outcomes.
- Proactively step into project coordination or leadership roles as needed, supporting both local HR initiatives and broader company-wide projects with strong organization and follow-through.
- Research and respond to ad hoc inquiries from the HR team, business leaders, and employees, synthesizing information and delivering clear, timely, and well-informed insights or solutions.
- Contribute creative ideas and execution support for employee engagement efforts, helping to design and deliver programs that enhance the employee experience across the full work lifecycle.
- Maintain and audit HR data integrity, ensuring systems, reports, and organizational charts are accurate, up-to-date, and consistent across business units.
- Leverage data to generate insights and tell a clear story, producing meaningful reports and metrics to support decision-making for a complex organization of 1,000+ employees across multiple locations.
- Support compliance and operational excellence by staying informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices, helping the West Coast Studio Operations team and HR stay proactive and audit-ready.
- Train and support business partners and employees on HR processes and tools, including timekeeping, onboarding practices, and system usage, promoting consistency and self-sufficiency.
Qualifications
What you’ll need:
- 1+ years of work experience
- Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent work experience
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Useful experience:
- Union experience
Come join us if you are:
- Able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion
- Strong in interpersonal & communication skills with an ability to interact with people at all levels
- Someone who demonstrates accountability, thinks critically, independently, and presents solutions
- A self-starter who takes initiative
- Resourceful and able to anticipate/see around corners
- Able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Have excellent organizational skills
- Process orientated, detail oriented, and have great follow through skills
- Can prioritize responsibilities
- Customer service orientated
- Interested in a career in HR
Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidates must apply to be considered
- Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA a minimum of 4 days/week
- Must be willing to work overtime when required
- Must be willing to travel for work related business if necessary
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be 18 years or older
Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $55,000 - $65,000.
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.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
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].
