Director, HR Business Partner, Advertising

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About the Role, Mission or Department Overview

The New York Times is looking for a Director, HR Business Partner for the Global Advertising group to support and partner with leaders, managers and employees across the Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Licensing, and Strategic Partnerships functions. You will manage a team of two, while also supporting employees directly. You will report to the SVP, Global HR Business Partners.

The Director, HRBP plays a critical role in driving a people strategy aligned with enterprise goals. You will be the primary HR partner to support our Chief Advertising Officer and SVP, Partnerships, managers, and employees of the assigned client groups - including guidance, management of the performance enablement cycle, and oversight of process/HR administration.

This role is based at The New York Times headquarters in New York, NY, and is eligible for a hybrid working schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Be an advisor, partner and coach to senior leaders, managers, and individual contributors across our Advertising group.
• Lead and develop a team of two HR Business Partners to manage multiple HR issues and support the business.
• Provide daily support to senior-level department leaders, managers, and employees, providing coaching, management of employee lifecycles and performance management, and oversight of process/HR administration.
• Lead planning, communication support and implementation of company and department-level people initiatives, developing programs and solutions to meet department needs.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver impactful people initiatives to client groups. Provide COEs with clear, relevant feedback on how to refine and enhance people initiatives over time.
• Partner with leadership to monitor how business plans and industry trends may affect talent needs, HR priorities, and the way your client groups are organized or operate.
• Partner with business leaders on setting priorities and monitoring progress to create an inclusive workplace for all employees.
• Develop and interpret relevant people metrics to identify trends and provide insights that shape HR strategy and talent recommendations, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborate with Employee Relations, Talent Management, and Legal teams to investigate and resolve employee relations issues, ensure regulatory compliance, and identify development needs for employees.
• Handle daily operational tasks, such as answering requests and inquiries from employees and assisting with HRIS transactions.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of increasing HR Business Partner experience and responsibility with experience managing a range of HR disciplines, including employee relations, employment law, labor relations, talent management and development, compensation, and inclusion within Advertising or adjacent creative teams.
• 5+ years of experience leading people, with a focus on developing a motivated, engaged, and inclusive team.
• Experience working with an HRIS, e.g. Workday, SuccessFactors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, business, psychology or a relevant field.
• SPHR or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Experience working in a matrixed global public company. Advertising, Media or similar industry.
• Experience providing research/data backed ideas to create a successful employee experience that is rooted in an equitable and inclusive culture.
• Experience creating and scaling high-impact people programs with senior leaders to support an organization's goals.

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The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$185,000-$205,000 USD

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.


For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

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