HR Business Partner

Come As You Are.

As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.

All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.*BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’

HR Business Partner

Join our People Excellence team and contribute to the HR operations for BMG UK, ensuring alignment with UK and global HR strategies. Partner closely with the Vice President and Director of HR to align UK initiatives with broader HR strategies across APAC (Australia, China) and Continental Europe (France, Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, and Spain). Act as a strategic advisor for your designated client group, guiding employee engagement, workforce planning, talent management and organisational development. Champion a culture of creativity, inclusion, and entrepreneurship while providing best-in-class HR support and embodying the core values of Fairness, Service, and Transparency. Provide world-class HR service to all stakeholders and drive people strategies that align with business objectives.

This is a FTC covering maternity leave, starting in March 2025 until May 2026

Key Responsibilities.

HR Strategy & Business Partnership:

• Deliver key HR initiatives across workforce planning, restructuring, resourcing, talent management, pay and reward, employee relations, engagement, and performance management.
• Forge close and influential relationships with client groups and key stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic advisor on employee engagement, change management, and workforce planning.
• Provide timely, pragmatic HR advice and guidance in line with policies and best practices.
• Create, review, and implement HR policies in compliance with employment law and best practices.

Employee Relations & Compliance:

• Act as the Wellbeing and Mental Health champion, implementing initiatives and representing BMG in the Bertelsmann Working Group.
• Manage employee relations cases effectively and coach managers in best practices.
• Ensure compliance with IR35 regulations and internal processes for off-payroll workers.
• Maintain accurate employee data, ensuring GDPR compliance across recruitment, HR, and administrative tasks.
• Adhere to the internal approval process, aligning HR initiatives with the annual budget.

HR Operations & Administration:

• Oversee payroll processes, HR system updates, and administrative compliance.
• Ensure business strategy is underpinned by efficient and accurate HR administration.
• Provide end-to-end administration support for all employment matters, with assistance from the HR Administrator.
• Coordinate the annual performance review and goal-setting processes, supporting managers in effective execution.
• Manage annual budget and bonus review cycles.

People & Culture:

• Develop and implement employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Empower a diverse culture and support our internal ERGs to ensure all employees feel supported and differences are celebrated
• Challenge managers and employees constructively, inspiring diverse viewpoints.
• Support the Global Talent Acquisition team in embedding inclusive recruitment practices.
• Manage and coach junior team members.
• Stay up to date with employment law changes and industry best practices.

Your Profile:

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a strategic HRBP role.
• Strong understanding of creative work environments and how to tailor HR strategies to support talent in these industries.
• Experience working in fast paced and evolving businesses.
• Strong employment law knowledge and ER experience.
• First class attention to detail and thorough in approach
• Passionate about making a difference in a fair and transparent way
• A passionate and entrepreneurial candidate who will enjoy working in an ever changing environment
• CIPD qualified
• A passion for music!

It’s a plus if you have experience working in global environments with matrix structures.

Now, what's in it for you?

• 25 days pro-rated annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!  
• Flexible working opportunities. 
• Subsidised gym membership. 
• Private Health Insurance. 
• Competitive pension scheme. 
• All parents, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, will receive 6 months of fully paid parental leave.
• Annual gig allowance. 
• Artist showcases. 
• Cycle to work scheme. 
• Season Ticket Loan 
• Workplace Nursery Scheme 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Give As You Earn Scheme . 
• A fun and sociable office environment. 

Pay Range:

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum

The above salary is dependent upon factors such as work experience, qualifications and business needs. In addition to the range above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and applicable benefits as listed above.

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we are dedicated to ensuring that candidates with disabilities are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Therefore, we guarantee an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Please note – there may be exceptional circumstances where the volume of applicants means we cannot interview all eligible candidates.

If you have any questions about the Guaranteed Interview Scheme or would like to confirm your eligibility, please reach out to us at career.uk@bmg.com.

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BMG - est. 2008 - is the world's fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG's pitch is unique - a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG's 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.

BMG's fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com

BMG is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Company: BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Limited 

Country: United Kingdom 

State/Region: London 

City: London 

Postal Code: SW1V 2SA 

Job ID: 277965