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Role Summary:

NBC Sports connects people to their sports passions through premier live events, insightful studio shows, compelling original programming, innovative technology, and immersive experiences. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced team and make a positive impact on the people who bring this content to life.

We are adding an HR Coordinator to our Sports Division in Stamford, CT. In this role, you will provide day-to-day HR operations support and help drive HR projects across hiring, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, talent attraction, and talent development.

Responsibilities:

HR Processes & Data:

• Process HRIS transactions (hires, personal data changes, promotions, terminations, etc.)
• Serve as primary user for all HR systems: SAP, SmartRecruiters, etc.
• Run recurring and ad hoc reports and analyze HR metrics on attrition, performance, diversity, etc.
• Partner with Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Finance to field questions and resolve day-to-day employee issues
• Assist with annual processes (performance review process, salary planning, benefits open enrollment, etc.)
• Stay current on new regulations, company policies, and procedures

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Prepare job descriptions for open positions and post roles via nbcunicareers.com
• Facilitate the new hire onboarding process, including generating offer letters and processing background checks
• Support SCORE onboarding activities by coordinating required documentation, tracking completion steps, and partnering with stakeholders to ensure timely new hire setup
• Process new hires in SAP and complete I-9 verifications for new employees
• Provide processing support for onboarding-related transactions, employee updates, and HR coordination needs to maintain accurate records and efficient workflows
• Own assigned client groups entry level hiring in partnership with HR Lead

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:

• Transactional experience using HR systems; SAP experience a plus

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 Stamford, CT
• 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

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

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].