Head of HR (Media)

TL;DR

Head of HR (Media): Leading HR strategy and organizational transformation for hirify.global News Content and Long Form Journalism with an accent on organizational design and workforce transformation. Focus on navigating complex unionized environments, managing large-scale change programs, and partnering with executive leadership to ensure future-readiness.

Location: London, UK (Flexible working options available)

Salary: £94,000 - £120,000

Company

The hirify.global is a world-leading public service broadcaster dedicated to informing, educating, and entertaining audiences globally.

What you will do

• Develop and execute people strategies aligned with hirify.global News priorities and the broader people plan.
• Lead complex transformation and organizational design programs to ensure financial sustainability and audience alignment.
• Manage high-stakes people activities, including redundancy consultations and complex individual cases with fairness and rigour.
• Partner with the News Board and executive leaders as a trusted strategic advisor to influence high-level decision-making.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing HR team, including those operating in globally dispersed locations.
• Utilize people data and strategic insights to design and implement targeted organizational solutions.

Requirements

• Proven track record of leading large-scale HR transformation in complex, matrixed, and fast-paced environments.
• Deep expertise in organizational design and workforce transformation.
• Strong experience operating within unionized, employee relations-intensive contexts.
• Ability to influence and partner effectively at the senior and executive leadership level.
• Strong data literacy and the ability to use insights to inform strategy.
• Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions, managing cultural and regulatory complexity.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary package with a flexible 35-hour working week.
• Generous annual leave (25 days, with an option to purchase an additional 5 days).
• Comprehensive benefits including a defined pension scheme and discounts on dental, health care, and gym memberships.
• Support for flexible working arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and career growth within a values-based organization.