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About the Role

The New York Times is looking for a Director, HR Business Partner for the Product Engineering and Technology groups to support and partner with the Chief Technology Officer, leaders, managers and employees across the technology function, and with our Chief Product Officer. You will manage a team of two, while also supporting employees directly. You will report to the VP, 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 Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Product Officer (CPO), managers, and employees of the technology organization - including guidance, management of the performance enablement cycle, and oversight of process/HR administration.

This is a hybrid role based in our New York City headquarters. You can expect to come into the office 3+ days per week.

Responsibilities

Be an advisor, partner, and coach to senior leaders, managers, and individual contributors across our Technology group, including the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer
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 technology or adjacent 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 relevant field preferred - SPHR, CIPD, or equivalent professional accreditation
Experience working in a matrix of functional and geographic teams in public companies, media, or includes aspects of employee relations