Director, HR Business Partner, Advertising

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.

• Be an advisor, partner and coach to senior leaders, managers, and individual contributors across the 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, including coaching, management of employee life cycles and performance management, and oversight of process and 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 to deliver impactful people initiatives to client groups and provide continuous feedback to refine and enhance those initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to monitor how business plans and industry trends may affect talent needs, HR priorities, and the organization’s structure or operations.
• 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 the value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to the mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

• 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, Success Factors.

• 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 in Advertising, Media, or a 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.

Salary: $185,000–$205,000 USD. For U.S. roles, variable pay may apply. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, flexible spending accounts, a company‑matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and professional development programs.

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