Manager, Human Resources Strategic Initiatives

Comcast Advertising is driving the TV advertising industry forward, from delivering ads to linear and digital audiences to pioneering the tech that makes it possible. We help brands connect with their audiences on every screen using advanced data, technology, and premium video content. Our media sales division helps local, regional, and national brands reach potential customers through multiscreen TV advertising. Our ad tech division FreeWheel provides comprehensive adtech that makes it easier to buy and sell premium video advertising across all screens, data types, and sales channels.

Job Summary

Responsible for partnering with assigned client organizations and Human Resources team(s) to ensure strategies and initiatives are met. Coordinates recruitment, compliance, benefits, compensation and employee relations activities to maximize employee resources. Manages team which may include exempt and non-exempt employees. Serves as subject matter expert and provides guidance to employees as required. Develop processes and procedures to drive department efficiencies. Assists in the development and meeting of departmental budget.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Partner closely with FreeWheel HR business partners, Comcast Advertising (CA) colleagues, and Comcast HQ teams and COEs (Centers of Excellence) to operationally execute key HR lifecycle initiatives across the organization. 

• Collaborate with FreeWheel’s Senior HR leadership team to project manage companywide or cross-BU global projects and business initiatives that align with the company’s goals and operating plan.

• Oversee day-to-day team priorities for FreeWheel’s Chief Human Resources Officer, proactively anticipating needs and coordinating weekly staff meetings and global community calls 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Centers of Excellence (COEs) when needing to conduct research with local HR to gather insights and execute broader organizational initiatives 

• Partner with other Strategic Initiative Managers (SIMs) within Advertising, local HR project and change management teams (HRSA), and COEs to provide research, process, and drive time-bound actions and initiatives 

• Serve as liaison to the Comcast Advertising Engagement team to drive and support companywide annual engagement surveys (YourVoice and eNPS) results/action plans. Present findings to the executive leadership team and through global all-company forums 

• Leverage data through internal dashboards and Workday to influence decision-making and enhanced process improvements.

• Lead FreeWheel's companywide talent planning preparations and follow-ups 

• Oversee Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Workforce Planning prep, follow-up, and quarterly reporting  

• Own and drive Freewheel-wide projects focused on culture and care of our people 

• Provide just-in-time support for the Freewheel HRBPs team when working on multi-function organizational design projects 

• In times when the broader team may be under-resourced, serve as just-in-time HR support.

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance 

• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and overtime as necessary 

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Skills

Collaborating, Data-Driven Decision Making, Project Management, Strategic Initiative

Compensation

Primary Location Pay Range: $120,033.99 - $180,050.98

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work.    Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus.  Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees.  We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most.  That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.