HR Generalist

The New York Times•New York, NY

38d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Times is seeking a dynamic and hands-on HR Generalist to partner directly with their Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Licensing, Partnerships, Wirecutter, and Events departments and HRBP team. This role reports to the Senior Manager, HR Business Partner and will serve as a primary contact for daily operational HR issues, processes, and coordinating projects for the client groups. The position requires balancing business-aligned strategic support with rigorous operational execution, managing critical operational transactions like Workday data integrity, position management, auditing, and reporting to ensure seamless HR operations. Additionally, the HR Generalist will partner with leadership and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) on core talent programs. This role operates on a hybrid model, requiring 3 days per week in the New York City office.

Requirements

2 or more years of experience as an HR Generalist supporting matrixed departments.
Technical proficiency in using a cloud-based HRIS such as Workday (position management, transactions, and reporting).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and professional HR accreditation (e.g., Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional, Professional in Human Resources).
Outstanding capabilities in project management and organizational planning.
Demonstrated history of establishing relationships and offering practical, solutions-focused guidance.

Responsibilities

Partner with HRBPs, business leadership, cross-functional partners, and COEs (Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, ER, Legal, and Labor) to support various people initiatives, e.g. end-to-end performance management, goal setting, and annual compensation cycles.
Provide direct guidance to employees and line managers on HR policy interpretation, performance and employee relations inquiries, and everyday workplace solutions.
Manage position opening and reconciliation against department hiring forecasts in collaboration with hiring managers, Finance, and Talent Acquisition.
Maintain strict data integrity within Workday by processing transactions (promotions, manager changes, cost center updates, work location changes) and conducting regular audits.
Pull reports and reconcile data sets as requested (rosters, anniversaries, attendance), shout outs.
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.