Location:
London, GBCondé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden and Tatler, among many others.
We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms.
Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).
We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.
The Role
The Manager, People Business Partner will support Conde Nast’s Enabling Functions by helping deliver people initiatives, programmes, and processes that drive business results and strengthen our culture. Working closely with the SVP, Enabling Functions and partnering with the broader People Business Partner team, this role will collaborate with a range of global internal client groups across our Enabling Functions. This is a hands-on support role for someone proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable navigating a dynamic environment. You will help problem-solve day-to-day challenges and provide thoughtful partnership to stakeholders. As the needs of our team and clients continue to evolve, you will play an important part in adapting how we work and deliver impact across the business.
What will you be doing?
Assist People Partners with the structured implementation of people programs across Enabling Functions and the timely resolution of a wide range of employee relations matters
Partner with HR Centres of Excellence on end-to end delivery and coordination of key annual people programmes and initiatives, ensuring clear timelines and accountability to ensure successful delivery
Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of talent, performance, development and reward processes, ensuring timelines are met, data is accurate, and stakeholders are appropriately supported
Act as the primary People lead in the design and implementation of key company-wide and functional people initiatives (e.g., job architecture, engagement programmes), partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure effective delivery, adoption and sustained organisational impact.
Partner with the SVP and PBP’s in implementing operating model and organisational design initiatives, including reporting and planning
Own the preparation and analysis of people data to produce reports on a regular or ad hoc basis for people-related initiatives to analyse trends and highlight improvement opportunities to business stakeholders and the People team
Maintain accurate global workforce data and reporting for each division, partnering with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, including headcount/workforce planning reports and org charts. Use data records to support key projects such as turnover, job architecture, performance reviews, engagement surveys, etc.
Own full-cycle employee onboarding and offboarding for the US - assist employees with all new hire and departure logistics, conduct new hire check-ins and exit interviews, partner with line managers to ensure seamless transitions, and report key metrics and qualitative themes
Process data changes such as promotions, terminations, and job requisitions through Workday
Provide support for Enabling Functions on a range of ER issues, including investigations, disciplinary matters and grievances, as well as coaching and supporting line managers to ensure cases are addressed in a timely and professional manner, attending meetings and taking notes where appropriate
Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions or issues across the divisions, using sound judgment in responding to questions accurately, collaborating with HR COE’s on matters such as benefits or leaves of absence, and escalating issues as needed to senior people partners
Advocate and offer guidance and coaching to managers concerning work-related issues, and work to resolve issues proactively and positively
Work collaboratively and effectively across the organisational matrix, especially with other people and business functions, including Talent Acquisition, Labour Relations, HR Operations, Legal, Finance, and Local Market HR teams
About You:
Proven experience in an HR generalist role, ideally within a matrixed or global organisation
Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle management and HR operations
Demonstrated experience in supporting organisational design and workforce planning initiatives to deliver
Data analytical skills, including experience managing high volume people data, producing dashboard and translating insights into actionable recommendations
Solid understanding of UK employment law, with the ability to apply practical judgement in employee relations matters.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter, proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
Process and detail oriented, including strong organisation, time management, and prioritisation skills - ability to multitask and work well under time constraints in a fast-paced environment
Highly collaborative and comfortable navigating inputs from multiple stakeholders across a globally matrixed organisation
High levels of discretion, integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential matters
Previous experience in the media/entertainment industry and/or at a global organisation is a plus
Advanced proficiency in HR systems ( ideally Workday) and Google Workspace
Does this sound like you?
Please submit your CV, which highlights why you'd love to take on this role and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.
We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team - we don’t use AI-assisted technology to review applications.
What benefits do we offer?
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
You’ll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.
We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
We’re a dog-friendly office, plus you’ll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.
We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub, where you’ll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training, available in local languages.
Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.
