Gannett Hiring for Sr. Human Resources Business Partner (remote) Job at Remote Full Time

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.

Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

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At USA TODAY NETWORK, we are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join the team as a HR Business Partner will be responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. This position provides comprehensive Human Resource support to a business unit that may include employee relations, performance management, orientations, and training. Position reports to the Regional HR Manager.

Can you drive transformation and change management? Do you have the ability to scale programs and processes, and leader and manager capability across teams, geographies and throughout an entire business group? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Our Sr HR Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for providing solutions and advocacy to employees, managers, and senior leaders. We are looking for a passionate HR leader to execute and deliver key HR programs, practices and policies to the business, managers, and employees! HRBPs also provide strategic consultation and coaching to our leaders on organizational issues that contribute to growth of the business and the team. We need a leader who will serve as a key resource for employees through sensing, listening, providing mentorship and directing inquiries to the appropriate HR channels. We are searching for an HR professional who thrives in ambiguity, is flexible and adaptable to change in a fast-paced organization and can demonstrate strong executive communication and presentation skills to communicate across all levels of the organization.

• A true hands-on approach as well as the ability to successfully monitor the pulse of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement
• Ability to create and drive effective development, employee relations, retention and reward programs
• Advise management with respect to employee relations and performance management issues, with an emphasis on early identification and resolution
• Facilitating leadership development and key talent retention efforts (e.g., coaching/counseling, employee recognition, talent talks)
• Assist in developing solutions through organizational development (e.g., restructuring, roles and responsibility clarification, workforce planning)
• Be an enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment
• The ability to think big but also not be afraid to ‘roll up your sleeves’
• Collaborate with HR and functional teams in the development of process improvement opportunities that may be scaled across the locations as well as the company
• Ensure 2-way communication across HR and functional teams to support the location(s)
• Strong internal and external customer service focus
• Experience with rapid and complex changing work environments
• Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Work with cross-functional teams to solve people-related business problems
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws regarding employment wage and hours, OSHA and related laws
• Proactively anticipate and address issues

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Behavioral Sciences, related field or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience across HRBP and HR Specialist areas
• 2 additional years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
• A working knowledge of employment laws and multi-faceted experience
• Human resources experience, with employee relations, performance management, succession planning, and recruiting
• Demonstrable experience developing partnerships with business leaders, particularly in helping them manage significant organizational change during periods of realignment and growth
• Available to travel if needed (10%)

Preferred:

• Human Resources Professional Certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM)
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field
• Experience leading or partnering with Org Design/Org Effectiveness, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Recruiting, and Total Rewards
• Proven experience setting and leading complex organizational effectiveness and design initiatives, as well as multi-year talent strategies
• Demonstrable experience setting and leading organizational efficiency and design initiatives, as well as multi-year talent strategies
• Well-developed industry knowledge, market insight, and proven enterprise thinking

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Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [email protected].