Senior Human Resources Manager, People Business Partner

About the role

The New York Post is seeking a Senior Manager, People Business Partner based in Los Angeles to support our growing California Post newsroom and commercial operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department leaders to align people strategies with California Post's editorial, commercial, and growth objectives.
• Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned client groups, providing thoughtful coaching and practical guidance on employee and management issues.
• Lead and manage complex employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, performance concerns, policy interpretation, conflict resolution, accommodations, leaves of absence, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with California employment laws and regulations while balancing business needs and employee experience.
• Support organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and change management initiatives.
• Partner with managers to drive employee engagement, talent development, retention, and career growth.
• Utilize workforce data and insights to identify trends and recommend solutions that improve organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with HR colleagues and business leaders to ensure consistency, compliance, and application of best practices.
• Contribute to process improvements and innovative HR solutions that enhance efficiency and the employee experience.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, inclusion, and high performance.

Requirements

An experienced HR professional who combines strong business acumen with exceptional employee relations expertise.

Deep understanding of California employment laws and confidence advising leaders on complex workplace issues.

A self-motivated and resourceful professional who can work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal direction.

A strong relationship builder who can influence, coach, and challenge leaders effectively.

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making thoughtful decisions in a fast-moving environment.

An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and consulting skills.

A highly organized individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities and sensitive situations simultaneously.

A collaborative partner who contributes positively to team culture and organizational success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in an HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, or similar client-facing role.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience managing employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Strong working knowledge of California employment laws, wage and hour regulations, leave laws, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting leaders within fast-paced environments, such as media, entertainment, technology, or other dynamic industries.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage complex situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong coaching, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to leverage metrics and insights to inform decision-making.
• Experience supporting organizational change and partnering with leaders through periods of growth and transformation preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles three days per week as part of a hybrid work model.

Skills

• Strong business acumen
• Exceptional employee relations expertise
• Deep understanding of California employment laws
• Proactive self-starter
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organized
• Collaborative partner

Benefits

This role is based in Los Angeles, California and follows a hybrid schedule, with employees expected to work from the office three days per week (subject to change based on business needs).

Pay

Base Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000 + eligible for annual bonus

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Accordingly, offers extended for this role will include an annual bonus target typically expressed as a percentage of salary. Similarly to salary, set annual incentive bonus targets are based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice, experience, tenure, and essential skills.

Schedule

This role is based in Los Angeles, California and follows a hybrid schedule, with employees expected to work from the office three days per week (subject to change based on business needs).