Head of HR, Howden

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PA Media Group is a diverse portfolio of specialist media companies spanning news & information, data, technology, marketing, and communications. Our flagship brand, PA Media, is the national news agency for the UK and Ireland, with one thousand employees across the UK, Ireland, and internationally.

We value Respect, Collaboration, Accountability, and Integrity and strive to create an inclusive and engaging work environment.

About the Role.

As the Head of HR, you will lead the HR and Talent Acquisition Team, playing a pivotal role in shaping and implementing our HR strategy.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of HR activities that attract, retain, and develop our people.

This role offers opportunities for professional development and career growth as well as the chance to make a significant impact on our organisation and its people.

This role's broad scope and partnering with all areas of our diverse group will provide you with an interesting and varied experience, including project work.

Key Responsibilities.

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead organisational change initiatives, driving engagement and continuous improvement.
• Use people data to inform and enhance the HR strategy.

Talent Acquisition:

• Ensure effective recruitment strategies to attract top diverse talent through the TA Lead.
• Monitor recruitment activities and budgets, improving and regularly reviewing onboarding processes.

Business Partnering:

• Lead Senior HR Business Partners, providing strategic HR support to business leaders.
• Act as a trusted advisor on HR matters, continuously improving the HR business partnering model.

Leadership:

• Build and maintain a high-performing HR team.
• Identify training needs and implement upskilling initiatives.

People Policies and Employee Relations:

• Manage complex employee relations issues professionally.
• Develop initiatives to mitigate business risks and ensure legal compliance.

People Initiatives:

• Oversee performance and talent management programs.
• Champion employee engagement and support leaders in creating a high-performance culture.

HR Systems:

• Optimise HR systems for better functionality and user experience.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers.

About You.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Proven experience in leading HR and Recruitment Teams.
• Experience of working with Trade Unions or Staffing Representatives
• Strategic business partnership experience at a senior management level.
• Experience working in international HR teams.
• A strong track record in developing and delivering people strategies.
• Knowledge of HR practices in diverse, fast-paced organisations.

What You Need.

• CIPD level 7 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• High levels of technical IT competence and experience with HR systems.

What We Offer.

Alongside a competitive salary and bonus, we offer a comprehensive benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing and a supportive environment where your contribution is valued and encouraged.

Inclusion.

We are working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment and as well as your skills and experience we’re also focused on who you are and what else you can bring.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work life balance and positively encourage agile working. Typically, our standard arrangement involves working from home for one or two days per week.

We will do everything we can to support you during your application, if you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.