Director, Administration

About the Role

NBCUniversal is seeking a Director of Administration to provide strategic leadership over payroll and timekeeping operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely employee compensation. This role oversees the full cycle of payroll and timekeeping processes, including reconciliation and reporting, while maintaining strict adherence to labor laws, company policies and collective bargaining agreements.

The Director serves as a key liaison between leadership and employees and is responsible for driving operational efficiency, strengthening internal controls, and implementing process improvements across core functions.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage payroll and timekeeping operations, providing direction and performance oversight
• Establish and maintain efficient workflows, strong internal controls and quality assurance standards
• Oversee all payroll and timekeeping activities, ensuring accurate reporting for wages, deductions and union/non-union employee time records
• Monitor timekeeping and payroll data to identify discrepancies and drive timely resolution
• Conduct invoicing and job estimate reviews to ensure accuracy and alignment with project scope
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, collective bargaining agreements and company policies
• Partner with Human Resources and Labor Relations to interpret union agreements and address employee matters
• Drive continuous process improvements, leveraging technology and system enhancements
• Oversee and optimize use of payroll and timekeeping systems (e.g., SAP, Timekeeper)
• Serve as key liaison with internal stakeholders and external partners including HR, Finance, Payroll Administration, and Labor Relations
• Leverage data and reporting to support workforce planning, including analysis of labor, overtime and absences

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of related experience
• 3+ years prior experience in facility maintenance operations
• 3+ years of experience managing union personnel and contracts
• 2+ years of experience in data analytics and verification

Preferred

• Strong knowledge of personnel policies and collective bargaining agreement, payroll and timekeeping practices
• Advanced analytical skills with strong proficiency in SAP, Timekeeper, and Work Order Tracking systems
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Pay & Benefits

Required on-site. Eligible for company sponsored benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Salary range: $145,000–$160,000