New York Times

HR Generalist

New York Times • $80K — $90K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of HR Generalist experience in matrixed environments
  • Proficient in cloud-based HRIS like Workday
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Professional HR accreditation (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Ability to build relationships and provide practical HR solutions

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with HRBPs and leadership on performance management and compensation cycles
  • Advise employees and managers on HR policies and workplace solutions
  • Manage position openings and hiring forecasts with hiring managers
  • Ensure data integrity in Workday through transaction processing and audits
  • Generate reports and reconcile data sets as needed
  • Support the organization's commitment to journalistic independence and truth-seeking

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation and sick days
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
Full Job Description
We are looking for a dynamic and hands-on HR Generalist to partner directly with our Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Licensing, Partnerships, Wirecutter, and Events departments and HRBP team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, HR Business Partner you will be a primary contact for daily operational HR issues, processes, and coordinating projects for our client groups. You will balance business-aligned strategic support with rigorous operational execution. You will manage critical operational transactions-including Workday data integrity, position management, auditing, and reporting-to ensure seamless HR operations across all assigned departments. Additionally, you will partner with leadership and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) on core talent programs. You will operate on a hybrid model requiring 3 days per week in our New York City office. 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. Basic Qualifications: • 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). Preferred Qualifications: • 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. #LI-Hybrid REQ-020741 Additional Compensation and Benefits 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, employee stock purchase 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. The annual base pay range for this role is between: $80,000-$90,000 USD Candidate Use of GenAI Tools: We're excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process. If you're an engineering candidate, we'll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.

About New York Times

The New York Times Company is an American mass media company that publishes the The New York Times newspaper. The company also owns other media outlets such as The New York Times International Edition, The New York Times Book Review, and The New York Times Magazine. The New York Times Company is also involved in digital media, owning websites such as NYTimes.com, Cooking, and Wirecutter. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in New York City.
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Size
5,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$100.1 million
Founded
1851
5 Year Trend
+5.9%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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