Reach plc Hiring for HR Coordinator at New York Full Time

We are looking for a HR coordinator to be the go to HR person in the New York hub, supporting all Reach USA employees. This is a stand alone role supported by our amazing HR team in the UK.

This role is a hybrid position working both from home and from our New York hub, we are therefore open to candidates commutable to New York. Please note in order to be suitable for this role you must be eligible to work in the US.

More people in the UK and Ireland choose a Reach brand for their news, entertainment and sport than any other commercial publisher, with a combined print and digital reach of 48m a month.

We own over 130 trusted national and local media brands, including the Mirror, Express, Star and OK! magazine, and reach a whopping 80% of the UK online population. We’re also home to 21 of the top 25 regional titles in the UK, including the Manchester Evening News, Liverpool Echo and MyLondon.

Key Responsibilities

You report into the HR Advisory team manager in the UK business.

Duties will include:

To build strong relationships with the US business
To be the first point of contact for all US HR Related queries
Support with the resolution of employee queries for US employees
To support the recruitment of new employees including drafting job specs and adverts and arranging interviews
Provide HR transactional support, ensuring the HR System is accurately maintained including time management records
Working with our outsource payroll provider to onboard new employees including issue of employment letters, i 9 checks, and setting individuals up on payroll
Work with our outsource payroll provider to ensure the employee handbook is updated with changes in legislation
Design and implement an Induction programme
To support managers in identifying areas for improvement and implementing plans to address issues
Work with the Employee Engagement team to review comments, queries and questions raised through Peakon. Highlighting any key trends within the US team to the Head of HR
Identify training needs within the business, develop and deliver training solutions, particularly around management capability
Work with the Head of HR and Head of Diversity & Inclusion to support the implementation of the Company’s D&I strategy
Work with the Reward Centre of Excellent to review the compensation and benefits offering and ensure it is fit for purpose across

The Ideal Candidate

Progressive HR Thinker
Pragmatic approach to resolving issues
Strong business acumen and analytical skills
Ability to work independently as well as with a remote UK based HR team
Able to define and deliver innovative solutions to business critical situation
High-impact, engaging personality with ability to influence outcomes
Effective operator, well organised, gets things done well and with good pace
Proactive independent, highly motivated self-starter with an eye for detail
Highly resilient and able to work at pace on multiple projects or change initiatives
Proven ability of building and maintaining strong relationships across the business. Fostering strong working relationships and has the ability to influence
Substantial experience in HR through progressively more responsible positions covering all HR generalist HR areas

Package Description

What can we offer you?

As well as offering a competitive salary and benefits you can also expect;

Three weeks holiday allowance, 401k and health cover
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
Wellbeing support
Awesome career opportunities – you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Experience:
Human resources: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10281