Director, HR Business Partner - Technology

The New York Times•New York, NY

5d•$185,000 - $215,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Times is seeking a Director, HR Business Partner to support the Product Engineering and Technology groups. This role will partner with the Chief Technology Officer, leaders, managers, and employees across the technology function, as well as the Chief Product Officer. The Director will manage a team of two HR Business Partners and also provide direct support to employees. Reporting to the VP, HR Business Partners, this position is crucial in driving a people strategy aligned with enterprise goals. The role involves guiding the technology organization, managing the performance enablement cycle, and overseeing HR processes and administration. This is a hybrid role based in New York City, requiring 3+ days per week in the office.

Requirements

10+ years of increasing HR Business Partner experience and responsibility.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, business, psychology, or relevant field.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Serve as an advisor, partner, and coach to senior leaders, managers, and individual contributors within the Technology group, including the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer.
Lead and develop a team of two HR Business Partners, overseeing their management of various HR issues and business support.
Provide daily support to senior-level department leaders, managers, and employees, offering coaching, managing employee lifecycles and performance, and overseeing HR processes and administration.
Lead the planning, communication, and implementation of company and department-level people initiatives, creating programs and solutions to meet departmental needs.
Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver impactful people initiatives to client groups, providing feedback for refinement and enhancement.
Partner with leadership to monitor how business plans and industry trends may influence talent needs, HR priorities, and the organization and operation of client groups.
Work with business leaders on setting priorities and monitoring progress to foster an inclusive workplace for all employees.
Develop and interpret people metrics to identify trends, provide insights for 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 employee development needs.
Handle daily operational tasks, including responding to employee requests and inquiries and assisting with HRIS transactions.
Demonstrate support and understanding of the company's value of journalistic independence and its mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Benefits

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
Company-matching 401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development programs
Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock (for U.S. roles, dependent on role)