Head HR: Nationals

The Head of HR will work closely with our Group HR Director and focus on supporting the National business to create and deliver their People Strategy in line with their specific needs and must support Trinity Mirror in achieving its overall strategy to become a growing media business. This role will focus on challenging and supporting the Business Leaders, using Management Information to support and guide decision making. They will be a true business partner working with their key stakeholders. They will operate within the HR operating model which encompasses the HRSS, Functional Specialists and HRBP colleagues. They will be part of the HRLT and contribute to the broader HR agenda and functional activity. Development of direct reports and contribute to the development of other functional professionals

• Competitive salary
• 25 days + 8 bank holidays
• Pension plan

Work with local MD to create a robust people plan to support the delivery of the strategy

• Transformation Plans
• Employee Engagement Score improvement
• Attraction and retention of key talent

Ensure local business manage costs and maximise revenue

• All cost saving projects delivered on time and revenue growth is visible.
• ER relation issues are managed and a sensible approach to risk is taken

Provide development solutions to drive high performance

• Increase in performance ratings and quality of work delivered by TM staff

Work Closely and supportively with HR functions and colleagues

• Contribute to the development of HRSS team - sharing knowledge and expertise
• Work collaboratively with HRBP population sharing best practise
• Actively engage with functional specialist to ensure consistency of approach

Daily management and development of the individuals in HR and contribution to HRSS

• Regular one to ones, clear development plans for staff

Key interfaces

• Group Director of HR
• Group Editor in Chief
• MD Mirror and Group Circulation Director
• Corporate Development Director
• Head of HRSS
• Head of Reward
• Head of HR peers
• HRBPs
• HRAs

Experience at Senior HRBP in complex environment

CIPD qualified

Good generalist understanding of all HR areas

Worked with unionised Workforce

Required critical behaviours

• Adaptable
• Flexible
• Clear communicator
• Experienced deliverer
• Collaborative
• Ability to challenge constructively
• Proactive
• Solutions focused
• Confident dealing with people at all levels
• Engaging