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SalaryAre you a passionate, creative, and talented HR professional seeking a challenging role? Do you want to develop your HR expertise further and join a successful HR team. Can you demonstrate experience adhering to employment law and best practices in Scotland.? If so, we want to hear from you! We currently have an excellent opportunity for an HR Business Partner at Newsquest Media Group Ltd.
Location: Hybrid working – Glasgow Office Central Location 3 days a week/ 2 from home.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary £34,000 - £36,000 plus company benefits and car allowance
Company Overview:
Newsquest Media Group Ltd is one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK, boasting a portfolio of over 120 news brands and 29 magazines, both online and in print. With an extensive reach that includes nearly 39 million online users monthly and 5.1 million weekly print readers, our content is a staple for a significant portion of the UK population. We also own various specialist media businesses, such as s1jobs, s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. Our parent company, Gannett Inc., is the largest news publisher in the US, with notable titles including USA Today. Gannett is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Across the UK, we employ approximately 2000 staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with senior management to understand and support business goals, providing HR support tailored to their needs.
- Provide support across our Scotland business based from our central office in Glasgow supporting multiple sites.
- Implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall group business strategy.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on Scottish employment law and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
- Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting thorough and objective investigations.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Partner with the HR team to develop and implement employee development programs.
- Analyse HR metrics and trends to inform business decisions.
- Facilitate effective communication between employees and management.
- Drive the implementation of HR policies and procedures in accordance with Scottish regulations.
- Support performance management processes and provide coaching to managers on effective employee management.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner with responsibility for multiple sites.
- In-depth knowledge of Scottish employment law and best practices.
- Strong commercial acumen and experience managing change within a large business.
- Excellent people skills with a strong ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage administrative responsibilities.
- Experience and confidence in dealing with complex Employment Relations issues.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency in HRIS and common HR software applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CIPD qualification or equivalent.
- Experience in a media organisation.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working opportunities.
- A competitive basic salary
- Workplace Pension
- Perks & Discounts
- Opportunities for team building and training days.
- Full 25 days paid holiday + statutory bank holidays + your birthday day off!
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
- Discount Vouchers
- Discounted Gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Mental Health Support via Lifeworks
- Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses.
- Annual Volunteer Charity Day
Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities, as part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.
