Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location:

London, GB

Condé 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 Associate Manager, People Business Partner, will provide support to our Editorial and Revenue teams in London. This role sits within the UK People function and reports directly to the VP, People UK.

This is a junior business partnering role focused on delivering high-quality, proactive people support aligned to business priorities. The successful candidate will work closely with senior People Business Partners and wider teams, providing support on day-to-day HR matters, core people processes, and the delivery of people initiatives.

The role plays a key part in supporting both the Business Partners and the wider business, primarily handling foundational and operational people activities.

What will you be doing?

• Partner with Editorial and Revenue teams to provide timely, practical people advice and support.

• Support People Business Partners with day-to-day duties and deliver strategic people plans aligned to business objectives.

• Act as a trusted first point of contact for managers and employees on people-related matters.

• Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Support the resolution of employee relations matters, escalating where appropriate.

• Ensure consistent and fair application of people policies.

• Maintain accurate people data and support reporting needs.

• Use data to identify trends and inform decision-making.

• Act as an escalation point for complex administrative queries, responding to questions from the business within agreed timeframes.

• Support with the full employment lifecycle, being a first point of contact for people-related queries from team members and managers.

• Support the delivery of key People initiatives and projects across the UK business.

• Balance project work alongside day-to-day operational support.

• Build strong working relationships with managers, employees, and People colleagues.

• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing People team culture.

• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

About You:

• Experience in an HR generalist role.

• Strong understanding of core UK HR practices and employee lifecycle management.

• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a “can-do” attitude.

• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrates sound judgement and handles confidential information with integrity.

• Collaborative and eager to learn and develop within a business partnering career path.

• Comfortable working with HR systems and data (Workday experience is a plus, but not essential).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

What happens next?

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.