Manager, HR​/Recruitment

• Compensation: USD 130,000 - USD 150,000 - yearly

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, Dream Works 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.

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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.

Role Summary

The Manager, Compensation will lead and execute a broad range of compensation initiatives, including market pricing, compensation planning, program administration, job architecture, and the evaluation of compensation practices and policies. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business stakeholders, translating complex data into clear insights and recommendations that support competitive, equitable, and effective compensation programs. The Manager will independently manage projects, strengthen processes and governance, and help deliver a consistent employee and stakeholder experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead market pricing, benchmarking, and competitive assessments for a broad range of roles, and develop well-supported compensation recommendations for HR and business leaders.
• Serve as a compensation advisor to HR partners and business stakeholders, providing guidance on compensation programs, pay decisions, organizational changes, and other complex compensation matters.
• Participate in external compensation surveys and oversee the organization, validation, and analysis of market data
• Manage the administration and ongoing enhancement of employee recognition programs, including peer-to-peer recognition, anniversary milestone recognition, and spot recognition. Evaluate participation and effectiveness, manage vendor relationships, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and drive a consistent and engaging employee experience.
• Develop compensation-related communications, presentations, and educational materials for employees, managers, HR partners, and senior leadership, translating complex concepts into clear and actionable guidance.
• Evaluate compensation levels, pay mix, program effectiveness, market competitiveness, and internal equity, identifying risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Lead key components of annual compensation planning, including process coordination, data validation, reporting, analytics, issue resolution, and stakeholder support.
• Support compensation governance and regulatory compliance by strengthening controls, documentation, reporting, and consistent process execution.
• Monitor market, industry, regulatory, and economic trends, and recommend enhancements that support the ongoing effectiveness and competitiveness of compensation programs.
• Partner with HR Operations and HR Technology teams to define business requirements, improve processes, resolve system issues, and ensure HR systems accurately support compensation programs, job architecture, and pay administration.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience, or related experience in human resources, finance, consulting, or a similar analytical discipline.

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing compensation…