Senior director head of - compensation

Company 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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

About VERSANT

VERSANT, Comcast Corporation’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) planned spin-off, will be a leading independent publicly traded media company comprised of most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

Position Summary

• The Head of Broad-Based Compensation leads the design, delivery, and execution of Versant’s global compensation programs below the executive level. This role oversees salary structure design, job architecture, merit planning, incentive program governance, and compensation benchmarking, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness. The ideal candidate combines technical depth with business acumen and can flex between strategy and hands-on program delivery.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage global salary ranges, job leveling frameworks, and pay structures
• Lead annual merit, promotion, and incentive planning cycles in partnership with HR Ops and People Partners
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to review and enhance short-term incentive programs for non-executives
• Oversee market benchmarking, survey participation, and job matching methodology
• Advise HRBPs on compensation-related inquiries and offers
• Maintain consistent job architecture and compensation practices across business units and countries
• Ensure compliance with global pay transparency laws and audit processes
• Manage compensation analyst supporting modeling, benchmarking, and compensation planning
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and analytical team culture
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 8–10+ years of compensation experience, including global program design
• Strong expertise in salary structure design, job leveling, and benchmarking methodology
• Experience with compensation planning systems
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills
• Previous experience supporting IPO readiness or scaling comp programs preferred
  
  

Additional Requirements

• 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: $200,000 - $225,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.
  
  

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].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.