Lead HR strategy and delivery across Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Act as trusted advisor to senior leaders, manage HR teams, oversee employee lifecycle (employee relations, C&B, talent, performance, engagement), drive org design and change, ensure consistent, risk-aware approaches across markets, and champion inclusion and employee engagement.
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
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Director, Human Resources - CEE will partner with business leaders across the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Switzerland to deliver and execute the people agenda in alignment with NBCUniversal's EMEA and global people priorities.
Reporting to the VP HR EMEA (London) and collaborating closely with regional and global HR partners, this role operates within a highly matrixed, internationally connected HR model. Strategic direction is set at a regional and global level (UK and US), with the HR Director responsible for translating this into clear priorities for the HR teams.
The role is part of Senior Leadership teams and leads HR teams based in Amsterdam and Germany. It requires regular travel across the region, including Munich, Amsterdam, Vienna, Zurich and London.
Success in this role will be driven by the ability to collaborate effectively with HR stakeholders across regions, fostering strong partnerships to deliver a seamless and aligned people agenda.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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.
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].
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
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Director, Human Resources - CEE will partner with business leaders across the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Switzerland to deliver and execute the people agenda in alignment with NBCUniversal's EMEA and global people priorities.
Reporting to the VP HR EMEA (London) and collaborating closely with regional and global HR partners, this role operates within a highly matrixed, internationally connected HR model. Strategic direction is set at a regional and global level (UK and US), with the HR Director responsible for translating this into clear priorities for the HR teams.
The role is part of Senior Leadership teams and leads HR teams based in Amsterdam and Germany. It requires regular travel across the region, including Munich, Amsterdam, Vienna, Zurich and London.
Success in this role will be driven by the ability to collaborate effectively with HR stakeholders across regions, fostering strong partnerships to deliver a seamless and aligned people agenda.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the delivery of the people agenda for multiple businesses and functions across the CEE region, providing both strategic direction and hands-on delivery, aligned with EMEA and global priorities
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, enabling the delivery of business strategy, organisational effectiveness and leadership capability
- Coach and develop senior leaders to strengthen capability and drive performance
- Operate effectively within a highly matrixed environment, partnering closely with HR stakeholders in London and in the US
- Provide leadership and direction to HR teams in Amsterdam and Germany (covering Germany, Austria and Switzerland)
- Oversee delivery of the full employee lifecycle across the region, including employee relations, compensation & benefits, talent and succession planning, performance management, engagement, culture, organisational design and change
- Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition and Talent Development to attract, develop and retain top talent across CEE
- Lead and provide oversight on complex employee relations matters, with support from the Employment Law, ensuring a consistent, risk-aware and commercially pragmatic approach across markets
- Partner with HR Centres of Excellence to deliver aligned HR programmes and solutions
- Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement and foster an inclusive culture
- Collaborate with regional and global Inclusion teams to implement aligned strategies across markets
- Act as an active member of the Senior Leadership Teams
Qualifications
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Proven experience in a multi-country HR leadership role in a matrixed organisation, with a track record of building trusted relationships with Executives
- A collaborative and thoughtful leader who builds strong relationships and supports high-performing teams across markets
- Strong knowledge of employment law across multiple jurisdictions
- Demonstrated experience in organisational design, change management and culture transformation
- Highly collaborative, with the ability to navigate complexity and build alignment across diverse stakeholders
- Proven ability to multi-task and equipped with a solutions orientation, with a track record of delivering on and resolving complex matters in a timely and efficient way
- Fluent in German and English, with strong communication skills and the ability to engage and influence at all levels
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.
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].
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