HR Business Partner - 12 months FTC

at  Reach Plc

FROM THE MIRROR, DAILY EXPRESS AND OK!, TO OUR REGIONAL TITLES SUCH AS THE LIVERPOOL ECHO, MYLONDON, BIRMINGHAM LIVE AND THE MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS (PLUS LOTS MORE), OUR BRANDS AND THE STORIES WE COVER ARE AS VARIED AS OUR PEOPLE.

Job Description

• Establish and nurture strong relationships with senior managers, providing support and acting as a critical friend to align their goals with the company’s objectives.
• Collaborate with senior managers to develop and execute a people agenda that closely supports the overall aims of the organisation.
• Lead and support various projects that drive the business agenda, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Provide expertise in organisational development and change management, adding value through strategic partnerships with business functions.
• Identify and address critical issues affecting business functions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Work with the wider HR team and business stakeholders to facilitate change and culture initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Editorial Unions.
• Partner with the Talent Centre of Excellence to identify training needs, develop, and deliver solutions, particularly around management capability.
• Drive the talent agenda for the business area, working closely with the Talent Centre of Excellence to develop and implement sustainable talent and succession plans.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to sponsor and execute a cohesive talent acquisition strategy focused on attracting, retaining, and developing talent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Progressive HR Thinker: Innovative and pragmatic approach to HR challenges.
• Business Acumen: Strong analytical skills with commercial savvy to manage change programs effectively.
• Influential Communicator: High-impact personality with excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Resilient and Proactive: Ability to manage multiple projects with a high degree of independence and motivation.
• Collaborative Team Player: Experience working with Shared Services and Centres of Excellence.

EXPERIENCE:

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the business.
• Extensive HR experience in progressively responsible roles.
• Experience working with a remote workforce and Unions.
• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent qualification (not essential)
  Additional Information

We are offering a competitive salary along with our fantastic company benefits.

• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Help saving for your retirement - you can join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• Members of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior manage

Please refer the Job description for details