Analyst, HR Ops Security & Apps

October 3, 2026

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 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. Job Description The Analyst HR Operations Security & Applications is responsible for assisting the HR Operations team with supporting and enhancing HR processes and systems for all employees. This position is part of a broader team in HR Operations that is responsible for all aspects of supporting, maintaining and optimizing the systems utilized by our HR community and partners. This role is crucial in supporting the functional security administration of all HR applications globally. The Analyst serves as a point-of-contact for assigned functional areas and assists subject matter experts with ensuring data integrity, maintaining proper system access, testing role changes, developing security reports and analyzing existing processes for improvement opportunities. This position will report to the Senior Manager, HR Operations Security & Applications Here you can: <ul><li>Functional Security<ul><li>Administer the processing of system access requests for all users of HR applications, ensuring timely and accurate provisioning and deprovisioning of system access. </li><li>Troubleshoot and research system and security access-related issues reported by users, providing timely resolution and support to maintain uninterrupted system functionality. </li><li>Conduct quarterly security audits and user access reviews to assess compliance with data security policies, procedures, and SOX requirements. </li><li>Gather and documents requirements for new security access requests and partners with the IT security team on the creation and testing of new security roles. </li><li>Partner with stakeholders on existing security role modifications and enhancements from impact assessment, testing to implementation. </li><li>Develop and maintain a variety of security audit reports or queries utilizing applicable reporting tools. </li><li>Provide functional security support for annual/recurring HR processes such as Performance Management, Compensation, COI, and Executive Reorgs. </li><li>Maintain security related configuration and end user authorizations. </li></ul></li><li>Applications<ul><li>Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and document requirements for new applications or enhancements to existing applications. </li><li>Drive new application releases and prioritizes the scope of key features aimed at enhancing the user experience for HR. </li><li>Serve as primary point of contact for HR and IT teams on application related matters, providing updates, gathering feedback and addressing concerns. </li><li>Translate business requirements into functional design documents for technical teams</li><li>Provide support and training to end users to ensure successful adoption and utilization of new application features. </li><li>Develop and maintains end user guidelines and documentation. </li></ul></li><li>Projects/Process Improvements<ul><li>Participate in system implementation projects from a functional security perspective, end-to-end through requirements, design, build, test, and implementation phases. </li><li>Recommend and/or supports process improvements and program changes. </li><li>Supports HR projects aimed at improving HR processes and systems, including but not limited to large-scale deployments. </li><li>Use project management skills in managing security workstream activities for the duration of project. </li><li>Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as needed. </li></ul></li></ul>Qualifications Here you'll need: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Technology or equivalent relevant work experience</li><li>2+ years of HRIS related experience</li><li>Intermediate to advanced expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)</li></ul>What we'll look for: <ul><li>Ability to commute on a weekly basis (typically one day per week, but sometimes more frequently) to either New York, NY or Universal City, CA office</li><li>Experience with SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) modules and/or SAP SuccessFactors talent modules</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and team skills, ability to communicate well with individuals, and in group settings, ability to communicate with diverse population and people from various backgrounds in a consultative manner</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver presentations to diverse audiences</li><li>Demonstrated ability to prepare complex reports and analytics for senior leaders and auditors</li><li>Exceptional analytical, critical evaluation, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Sound decision-making skills and the ability to exercise professional judgment</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in performing work duties</li><li>Demonstrates ability to answer questions and explain systems and processes to business partners</li><li>Highly organized and ability to balance multiple assignments of competing priorities while managing to meet forecasted target dates</li></ul>Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence. Ability to work Eastern Time (ET) business hours to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders and partners, with flexibility to provide on-call support for critical implementations and go-live events, including evening or weekend coverage as needed 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: $65,000 - $80,000. 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, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com. For LA County and City Residents Only: 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.

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