HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Location: dmg::media Headquarters – London
Position: Permanent
Hybrid: The role will require some flexibility in the days that are worked and it may require 3 days or more in the office when required for business reasons

Package Description

Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect:

• 25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
• Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution. 
• Life cover under the Pension Plan 4x your basic salary.
• DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)
• Subsidised canteen
• Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only)
• Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only)
• Our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted dining cards

Plus many other benefits….

Job Introduction

dmg::media are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP). The HRBP is a strategic partner to the organisation, responsible for aligning HR initiatives and functions with business objectives. The HRBP works closely with business leaders to provide expertise, guidance, and support in all aspects of human resources management.

Main Responsibilities

• To develop a strong partnering relationship with senior managers and directors in the designated areas of the business, acting as an internal consultant to diagnose, develop and implement effective HR strategies and people plans which support their business goals and drive sustained business performance.
• Work with senior leaders to identify and plan the learning and development of their teams in order to improve performance, capability and wider talent development to further the objectives of the business.
• Lead, advise and guide the scoping and implementation of any organisational restructures, providing challenge and insight to the wider business strategic direction and business unit goals.
• Support and develop business leaders in the identification of talent. Provide guidance and advice on action plans to support retention and development of high potential individuals, and in conjunction with the business, develop robust succession plans with actions clearly identified and planned for.
• Oversee, coach and support managers with performance management and provide guidance and oversight on complex employee relations issues – calling in specialist support where required.
• Advise, guide and support employees on all HR disciplines and policies to ensure HR practices are implemented in a consistent manner.
• Devise and implement recruitment strategies for senior roles within the business unit.
• Keep abreast of current legislation and trends in order to develop practical and appropriate polices and procedures.
• Support and deliver projects as specified both within business units or group wide (acting as an HR lead project manager, where required) including and participating in organisational development initiatives in support of dmg media vision and values.

Person Specification

• Extensive HR experience, including business partnering and employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with all levels of the organisation.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven experience in project management and change management.
• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in HR analytics.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Experience of working in a media business is preferred, but not essential.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent questioning and analytical skills.
• Clear understanding and adoption of best practice principles
• High degree of drive, energy, self-confidence and commitment to getting the job done.
• Excellent record of achievement resolving difficult casework problems.
• Experience of TUPE transfers.
• Preferred – experience of working with Workday HRIS

About dmg::media

“dmg media’s brands deliver highly engaging, trusted content to millions of loyal customers around the globe, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The Mail brand reaches one in two Brits every month and is officially the best-read, most recognised, most engaged newsbrand in the country.*

Together, Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Mail+, Metro, Metro.co.uk, i and inews.co.uk reach more than 10.1m people daily in the UK.*

Globally, dmg media’s brands reach 190M unique browsers every month across its domains and apps.**

Our newsbrands maintain an unwavering commitment to uncovering the stories that matter most to our readers, ensuring that we remain experts at delivering relevant and insightful content.

 In October, the Mail became the largest news publisher on TikTok with over 7- million followers. 

*PAMCo H2 2023

**GA 2023 September”

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.