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Job Summary
FreeWheel UK is looking for an analytic, collaborative, innovative, results-oriented HR Director. Based in London, you will report to the HR Senior Director in New York City. You will provide HR business partner support to the Global Operations and Services organization that spans across the US, UK and EU; you will also lead HR operational support for client groups across the UK and collaborate with other business groups in Comcast on UK HR related matters. Partnering with HR and Legal colleagues across multiple business units, you will help drive HR projects and business transformation efforts that span employee engagement, performance management, talent development, talent acquisition and retention, compensation planning, and diversity, equality and inclusion efforts for the region. This is an exciting opportunity if you are looking to expand your global HR experience while working with a high-performing team of HR professionals striving to create an engaging, inclusive and dynamic work environment across our global organization.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Serve as the primary HR contact, providing generalist support for the Operations and Services team globally and consultation for other functional employees sitting in the UK.
Consult and advise on UK HR related matters.
Lead all day-to-day HR responsibilities, including salary/bonus planning, talent reviews, staffing, on and off-boarding, and performance management for client group.
Analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends and themes to help advise and guide the business on people strategy.
Work with leaders and employees to establish and champion a positive, respectful work environment and act as an employee advocate.
Run workforce planning process working with internal client groups and internal talent acquisition team to identify effective recruitment strategies to attract and retain the right talent for the organization.
Be an impactful contributor at key senior management meetings and provide HR input and strong business cases for strategic business projects and long-term planning and budgeting processes.
Lead the organizational change process for respective client groups in response to business strategies.
Where required, lead HR due diligence and transaction support for M&A or divestment activity, including integration and change management.
Lead all aspects of HR related government, legal and regulatory requirements and/or complaints in various areas.
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Qualifications
More than 10 years of experience in human resources and HR business partnership.
High proficiency in MS Excel (including VLOOKUP and pivot tables), Word and PowerPoint.
Experience in using HR information systems such as Workday and ADP.
Experience in managing highly complex employee relations cases and partnering with Legal for employment law.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, shown influencer, demonstrable ability to coach and counsel at all levels of the organization.
Experience working for global matrixed organizations is an advantage.
Demonstrable ability to drive HR processes and projects, delivering high quality HR services in a fast paced, high change environment.
Strong acumen in understanding key drivers of organizational health using data; and the ability to develop and deliver effective people and culture strategies that foster a highly engaged workforce.
Desire to roll up your sleeves and dig into details.
Discreet with experience in operating with high levels of integrity and handling highly confidential information.
About FreeWheel
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.
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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.
Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
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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.
Relevant Work Experience
10 Years +
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