HR Director

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].