Senior Human Resources Manager, People Business Partner

This is an important role supporting leaders across the newsroom and commercial functions, helping execute strategies for a fast-moving, high-profile media organization. Reporting to the Human Resources Director, you will partner closely with leaders and employees to support organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee engagement, and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department leaders and employees to align people strategies with the New York Post’s editorial, commercial, and digital priorities.
• Support organizational design efforts, workforce planning, and change initiatives in collaboration with senior HR leadership.
• Provide guidance on employee engagement, performance management, talent development, and career progression in fast-paced teams.
• Manage and resolve employee relations matters, including investigations, performance concerns, and workplace conflict, with sound judgment and discretion.
• Leverage data and workforce insights to inform decision-making and recommend practical solutions.
• Promote transparent communication and contribute to a culture of accountability, inclusion, and trust.
• Support innovation and process improvements, including adoption of AI tools where appropriate, to enhance team effectiveness.

Requirements

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in an HR Business Partner or equivalent client-facing role.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting fast-paced teams, including commercial, sales, or editorial/creative environments.
• Strong foundation in employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to balance business partnership with employee advocacy.
• Experience operating within a matrixed or complex organization preferred.
• Strong coaching, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Data-informed mindset with experience using metrics to guide action.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Willingness to work on-site in midtown Manhattan in alignment with a hybrid model.

Skills

• An experienced and credible HR professional who understands business priorities and delivers practical, actionable solutions.
• Strong relationship-builder who can influence and coach managers with confidence.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity while escalating appropriately when needed.
• Clear, direct communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative team player who contributes to a culture of performance and shared success.

Pay

Base pay range: $120,000 - $150,000. This role is eligible for an annual bonus target typically expressed as a percentage of salary, based on performance, market benchmarks, and individual contributions.

Schedule

This role is based in our Midtown Manhattan office and follows a hybrid work schedule.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.