Rebecca Pingree

• Had ultimate responsibility for all operational HR functions including Talent and Resourcing, HR Data and Reporting, HR Hub and Policy, Immigration and Employee Contracts • Managed a team of 5 direct reports with overall leadership to a team of 16. • Led and managed the relocation of all operational HR services that support News UK in line and on time according to the project plan. The task included but was not limited to recruitment of a new team of 16 individuals, development and amending processes to allow a geographical spread of resources, highlighting efficiencies and integrating new processes to implement the efficiencies. • Relationship management with key stakeholders across the business and third parties • Monitored compliance against internal audit and SOX standards • Managed the tactical planning for the team and providing support and advice to team leaders on complex issues • Contributed to the continuous improvement of the products and services being delivered by the operational HR team to ensure delivery of excellent customer service • Introduced efficient ways of working within HR and the wider business that helped provide clarity and understanding of employee and HR processes • Supported the wider HR function in delivering a number of cost saving projects and the integration of acquisitions • Project managed the integration of all ‘back office’ HR services following the acquisition of Wireless Group Limited working with key stakeholders within Wireless Group Limited and News UK to ensure successful integration. Not limited to but included HR data, compliance, employment contracts, policy creation and publishing, employee general enquires and processing of benefits

• Leadership of the team responsible for the proactive delivery of HR’s key administrative and advice service providing excellent quality outputs and communication with error free administration for the entire employee life-cycle • Successfully led the team in delivering high profile and large scale projects such as the end of year processes and business restructures • Introduced a process to work towards a paperless HR filing system • Created new, clear ways of tracking tasks within the HR department to produce data on tasks completed such as contractual changes, maternity cases etc. • Created governance documents that helped in projects and HR BAU duties that were user friendly and could be used and referenced at any point of a process • Successfully launched a new absence recording process to maintain and file absence records to comply with data protection, documenting and communicating to the HR department and other external stakeholders • Continuously worked with internal and external auditors testing all HR processes and ensuring complete compliance whilst also addressing new ways of working as an outcome of any control measures changing • Reviewed and updated over 40 process maps that outlined for the high-level HR processes completed within the department • Managed smooth transition for inter-company mobilisation from other News Corp business areas overseas

• Worked with stakeholders across the business and within HR to review, design, build and implement sustainable solutions around HR processes • Proactively managed News UK immigration obligations in line with its sponsorship duties including updating the UKVI sponsorship management system, visa renewals and licence extensions • Monitored and reported on compliance across the whole workforce • Revised the Remuneration Committee process to provide an efficient and clear process within the HR department • Formalised guidance for HR and Managers addressing practices within the News UK non-employee workforce • Created and introduced a guidance and process document for all HR processes that was issued to all new HR starters but also used as a reference document to current HR team • Introduced new processes around parental leave and the Company’s communication to those leading up to, on leave or returning to the business from all types of parental leave. • Managed the process for all TUPE transfers from a service delivery perspective to ensure compliance with all internal and external processes • Managed our relationship with News UK’s internal corporate audit team and external auditors (PWC and EY) to ensure HR are compliant with all set standards by producing evidence and agreeing new controls to be tested against.

• HR Business Partner for The Sun newspaper with a headcount of circa 500 employees • Moved production departments from a rota established (circa 20years) to a rota that was mpre suitable for the business while continuing to launch a new product and managing exits from other departments, • Designed and implemented a management development programme • Co-designed and influenced the largest digital and paper integration programme for News UK at The Sun with minimal employee relations impact • Coached, guided and delivered a successful proactive HR partnership with the business by supporting the leaders within The Sun on a wide range of HR topics • Managed the News UK Graduate scheme for The Sun, including marketing, application process, induction, diversity, on-boarding and rotation • Worked with The Sun in creating their strategy and vision and aligning this to the HR strategy

* Headcount of circa 220 employees. * A generalist HR function assisting the HR Manager, however, on a daily basis providing advice and assistance to management and staff on human resources policies, procedures, legislation, HR systems, time and attendance, performance management and employee welfare. * Maintaining accurate absence records by monitoring trigger points and liaising with the in-house occupational health department when required. * Maintained absence at an average of below 2% per month. * Leading the performance management process ensuring all employees had their reviews completed following the business timeline, maintaining a training requirement record and ensuring training needs were met throughout the year. * Advising on employee relations issues where they arise to ensure both parties of the process are adhering to the business and legal guidelines. * Championing employee welfare initiatives, the sports and social committee and charity committee. * Championing the implementation of HR systems, SAP and newspeople by delivering training, help-desk support, testing and development support to the project team * Built very strong stakeholder relationships. * Preparing the HR monthly report to our senior site management and present keys factors when required * Planning and implementing a company wide engagement activity that included Newsprinters employees and business partners to circa 500 staff

* Working within a PFI industry in partnership with the education sector with a headcount of over 800 employees Duties included: * Oversaw TUPE transfers * Negotiating with the relevant trade unions in the TUPE transfers to build a successful professional relationship * Advising on various ER situations guiding the business and managers through diverse issues to produce a resolution in line with the company procedure * Producing monthly reports on labour turnover, employee relations, HR issues and recruitment. * Monitoring sickness levels within the company and liaising with outsourced occupational health to ensure the company and employee were acting professionally. * Updated HR systems (SAP and Rebus) to ensure the accurate HR records * Maintained records for pensions, life cover, and annual pay rewards along with bonus payments and contractual allowances