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Job Summary
The VP of Organizational Development & DEI will develop and implement a strategic infrastructure to identify, assess, grow, engage and retain talent for the Northeast Division in partnership with business and HR leaders to deliver on current and future business objectives. This includes driving cultural awareness initiative and implementing trainings and practices that move the Division towards a more diverse, inclusive and engaged environment. This leader will also develop change management strategies and plans to drive business outcomes. This leader will be a strategic partner across the Division to senior business and HR leadership, as well as to the headquarters functions of Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, DEI, Learning & Development and Labor to ensure alignment with the corporate strategy. The ideal candidate will work closely with our division and region HR teams, leveraging ULearn content, ERG's and diversity initiatives to develop leaders and cultivate a highly engaged workforce. This role reports to the Northeast Division Senior Vice President of Human Resources.
Job Description
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop a unified talent, engagement and DEI strategy for the Northeast Division that improves organizational health and effectiveness in support of business objectives.
Manage a team of Talent, DEI, Engagement and Change professionals to lead the execution and adoption of new talent, DEI and engagement practices in conjunction with headquarters.
Provide strategic guidance and framework for the annual talent management cycle for the Northeast Division inclusive of talent reviews, career development programs and business unit talent initiatives - focusing on driving tangible impact including outcomes and talent readiness.
In consultation with HQ, Division, Region, and business unit leaders, develop and implement new Division-wide engagement strategies and programs, with a focus on ensuring an inclusive and positive employee experience.
Drive Change Management acumen, adoption, and execution in HR and business leaders through education, tools & resources, and coaching. Ensure Change Management support for division-wide employee impacting business changes.
Understand unionized labor environments and pro-active unionization prevention strategies and tactics; partner with HQ Labor relations to develop and execute NED strategies.
Routinely uses data and analytics to produce data driven talent and engagement insights that inform strategic decision making; leverages an analytical framework to measure success of talent, engagement and DEI initiatives, inclusive of change management.
Support business strategy and objectives and enable a return on people investment through partnership with HR and business leaders to understand talent and engagement needs, develop plans/processes to resolve business/organizational issues and to construct solutions aligned to strategy.
Be a strategic and consultative resource to the Division President, SVP of HR, and NED SLT providing coaching, advice and counsel regarding Talent, DEI, engagement and change initiatives, goals, and objectives
Live the Comcast values of diversity, equity and inclusion in the development and execution of every talent and engagement interaction.
Champion lifelong learning to ensure we are future forward looking and staying relevant with best practices in organizational development and DE&I
Engage with ULearn, talent management staff and external development program teams to support enterprise-wide learning & development initiatives.
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated leadership and managerial experience.
Expert influencing skills. Proven ability to support and empower leaders who are less experienced in leading conversations about diversity and inclusion to build capacity in equity leadership.
Record of accomplishment with program implementation, strategic planning, and managing across multiple important priorities. Ability to analyze data including metrics for employee engagement, talent acquisition and turnover to drive decision making.
Strong background with change management frameworks and tools.
Demonstrated experience with identify risks/challenges, providing solutions, resolving risks/challenges, and overcoming hurdles to drive results.
Experience successfully leading and developing people.
Track record of effectively consulting and partnering with the business including but not limited to leading people strategies, working with highly sensitive data.
High energy, results-oriented, with a resourceful mindset.
15+ years of related experience, preferably in HR Business Partner and/or Talent Management roles.
Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
Disclaimer: The above 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 required of employees assigned to this job.
Comcast is proud to be 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.
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.
