HR Generalist
New York, NY · USD 80,000-90,000 / year · Hybrid · Posted Oct 2, 2026
At a glance
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- New York, NY
- Salary
- USD 80,000-90,000 / year · Base salary
About the role
- The New York Times is seeking a dynamic and hands-on HR Generalist to partner directly with Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Licensing, Partnerships, Wirecutter, and Events departments and the HRBP team.
- The role balances business-aligned strategic support with rigorous operational execution, managing critical operational transactions like Workday data integrity, position management, auditing, and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Partner with HRBPs, business leadership, cross-functional partners, and COEs to support various people initiatives, including 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 such as promotions, manager changes, cost center updates, and work location changes, and conducting regular audits.
- Pull reports and reconcile data sets as requested, including rosters, anniversaries, attendance, and shout outs.
- Demonstrate support and understanding of the value of journalistic independence and a commitment to the mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
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, including position management, transactions, and reporting.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and professional HR accreditation, such as Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional or Professional in Human Resources.
- Outstanding capabilities in project management and organizational planning.
- Demonstrated history of establishing relationships and offering practical, solutions-focused guidance.
Benefits
- Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
- Medical, dental, and 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
Workplace
- Operates on a hybrid model requiring 3 days per week in the New York City office.
Skills
- Workday
- HRIS
- Position Management
- Performance Management
- Compensation Cycles
- Employee Relations
- Data Integrity
- Reporting
- Project Management
- Organizational Planning
