Human Resources Business Partner

Phoenix, AZ
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Job Description

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.


TEGNA is seeking a proactive and business-savvy HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of an innovative media company. In this role, you will support key HR functions including employee relations, leadership development, performance management, and employee engagement.

As an HRBP, you'll be a trusted advisor to leadership teams, aligning HR strategies with business objectives to create a high-performance culture that is inclusive and employee-centric. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while fostering an innovative and collaborative environment.

Note: This position is based at our station, KPNX in Phoenix, with moderate travel to support additional client groups.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with leadership teams to drive organizational change, cultural transformation, performance and accountability, talent management and other strategic initiatives.
  • Provide expert guidance and coaching to managers and employees on employee relations, performance management, career development, talent acquisition and retention.
  • Partner with station leadership to drive a results-driven, accountable and inclusive workplace.
  • Work closely with HR colleagues and business leaders to address key HR functions such as recruitment, performance management, restructuring, coaching, training, and other initiatives.
  • Manage special HR projects, share best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within HR.
  • Oversee workers' compensation, legal issues, and disability claims in partnership with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, change-driven environment, balancing operational needs with strategic goals while maintaining flexibility and composure under pressure.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist or HRBP, with a proven track record in a similar role.
  • Proven track record of providing strategic advice to leadership on a wide array of HR and people-related issues.
  • Strong communication skills, adept at simplifying complex information and fostering meaningful relationships across all organizational levels.
  • Exceptional conflict resolution, presentation, and coaching skills.
  • Ability to quickly build rapport and influence key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Proven experience in managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong ethical standards and a commitment to integrity in all HR practices.
  • Familiarity with federal, state and local employment laws.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HR-related software/tools.

If you are a results-driven HR professional with a passion for building inclusive, high-performance cultures and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization, we invite you to apply and join our team at TEGNA! #LI-MS1

Benefits:

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

  • Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com

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Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.


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