Senior Human Resources Manager, People Business Partner

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. This is a critical role supporting leaders and employees across editorial, digital, and business operations, helping drive people strategies for a fast paced and evolving media organization.

Reporting to the CHRO, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing strategic and hands on support across employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, talent development, and culture initiatives. This role requires strong judgment, the ability to operate independently, and deep expertise navigating California employment laws and workplace practices.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, is comfortable managing complex employee matters autonomously, and can build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.
• Strong relationship builder who can influence, coach, and challenge leaders effectively.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making thoughtful decisions in a fast moving environment.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and consulting skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and sensitive situations simultaneously.
• Collaborative partner who contributes positively to team culture and organizational success.

What You Have

• 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.

Note: 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).

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

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Base Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, 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.

• New York Post Media Group is home to the oldest continuously-published daily newspaper in the United States, The New York Post, founded by Alexander Hamilton in 18
• 1. Its portfolio also houses some of the nation's premier digital destinations for news, sports and entertainment, including The California Post and fabled Page Six gossip column, a world leader in breaking celebrity news that has evolved into its own iconic and powerful brand.
• The Post Digital Network is composed of the flagship NYPost.com, The
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• Six.com, including Page Six Style, and Decider.com, covering streaming television and movies.
• The New York Post Media Group is owned by News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

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