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Manager, Talent Acquisition

NBC Universal

Universal City, CA · HybridFull-time$100–125K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$100–125K/yr
Location
Universal City, CAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

NBCUniversal seeks a Manager to develop and execute recruitment strategies for Universal Studios Hollywood, leading a team responsible for timely, high-volume hiring for variable labor positions. The role partners with business leaders and Workforce Planning, oversees hiring events and employer branding, and uses recruiting data to improve outcomes. The position currently follows a hybrid schedule requiring at least four office days per week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Recruitment StrategyHigh-Volume RecruitingTeam ManagementProblem-SolvingLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsIndeedRecruitment TechnologiesConsensus BuildingRecruiting MetricsWorkforce Data AnalysisChange Management

Qualifications

7+ Years Recruitment Experience4+ Years People ManagementHigh-Performing Team ExperienceField Population ExperienceTheme Park, Hospitality, or Retail Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

We are seeking an innovative, experienced, and results-driven Manager to develop, execute and implement effective recruitment strategies in support of Universal Studios Hollywood. This position is responsible for developing and leading a team of Recruiters to ensure an effective and timely recruitment process for all variable labor positions.

Here you can:

  • Lead, develop, and manage a team of recruiters and coordinators responsible for high-volume hiring across Universal Studios Hollywood park and CityWalk at Universal Studios.

  • Establish clear performance expectations, monitor recruiting outcomes, and provide coaching, development, and guidance to drive results.

  • Partner with business leaders and Workforce Planning to develop and execute recruiting strategies aligned with operational workforce needs.

  • Analyze recruiting performance, workload distribution, and staffing trends to optimize resources and achieve hiring goals.

  • Proactively identify operational challenges, anticipate risks, and implement solutions that support short- and long-term business objectives.

  • Oversee hiring events, community outreach initiatives, and employer branding efforts to attract diverse talent pipelines.

  • Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, processes, and employment practices while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience.

  • Lead and support organizational and operational change initiatives, driving adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working.

  • Utilize recruiting data and operational metrics to evaluate effectiveness, improve processes, and support business decision-making.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and stakeholders, providing guidance on talent acquisition strategies and workforce planning.

  • Potential to manage full-cycle recruitment activities and recruit for key positions and critical hiring needs as business demands require.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Here you'll need:

  • 7+ years of recruitment experience, in-house or agency, and 4+ years people management experience.

  • Knowledge of high-volume recruiting processes required.

  • Proven experience managing a high performing team that hits recruitment targets.

  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to identify operational challenges, evaluate root causes, and recommend practical solutions that improve efficiency and business outcomes.

  • Demonstrated success building and maintaining a team culture grounded in professionalism, respect, accountability, and exceptional customer service.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Experience in an organization with a field population, like theme park, hospitality, or retail, is highly preferred.

  • Excellent leadership/interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

  • Advanced expertise in Applicant Tracking Systems, Indeed, and other recruitment technologies.

  • Experience building consensus and integrating processes and procedures across multiple decision-makers in a hybrid corporate structure.

  • Able to deal with immediate priorities while anticipating and planning for future needs

  • Proven experience using recruiting metrics and workforce data to drive decision-making and hiring outcomes.

  • Change agent who embraces innovation and continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, technology utilization, and team effectiveness.

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.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $100,000 - $125,000 (bonus eligible)

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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].

How this job compares

Set against the 2,894 open Talent Acquisition jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$100–125K/yr
  • California median$135–185K/yr384 salary ranges
  • US median$95–155K/yr1,618 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $113K, is 29% below the California median midpoint ($159K) — in the lowest quarter of Talent Acquisition salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 557 open Talent Acquisition jobs in California and 2,894 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience — more than three in four Talent Acquisition postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 2,294 postings).
Education
389 of the 2,894 open Talent Acquisition jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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