Senior HR Business Partner

The Washington Post; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 121.000 - 202.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision

Pension and 401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Mental health resources

Free Post digital subscription

Career development programs

Descripción de la vacante

The Washington Post seeks a Senior HRBP for the Newsroom to act as a strategic people partner, aligning workforce priorities with the journalistic mission. You will influence leaders, design organization changes, and guide complex employee relations decisions with integrity and empathy.

Collaborating with HR colleagues across specialties, you’ll develop leadership, talent reviews, succession planning and culture initiatives to strengthen retention and organizational health.

Formación

• Seven years of progressive HR experience including business partnership and employee relations.
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Responsabilidades

• Advise senior Newsroom leaders on people strategy and leadership practices, translating editorial priorities into actionable workforce plans.
• Guide organizational design, workforce planning and change initiatives in partnership with Newsroom leadership, Finance and HR specialists.
• Lead the assessment and resolution of complex employee relations matters, partnering with Legal on sensitive issues to achieve timely outcomes.
• Coach leaders on performance, feedback, conflict resolution and team dynamics to strengthen management judgment and accountability.
• Partner on talent reviews, succession planning and career development to build leadership readiness and retain critical talent.
• Build trusted relationships with employees and leaders, translating feedback into actions that improve communication and belonging.
• Interpret workforce data and insights to identify issues and recommend targeted improvements for retention and health.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Learning & Development and DEI to deliver coordinated people solutions.
• Guide managers on policies in a union-represented environment, coordinating with Employee Relations and Legal on bargaining requirements.

Conocimientos

Employee relations

People partner

Organizational design

Workforce planning

Change management

Leadership coaching

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Descripción del empleo

Join the future of news

We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.

About Our Team

The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning News and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.

Why This Role Matters

The Senior HRBP, Newsroom serves as a strategic people partner to Newsroom leaders, aligning workforce priorities, organizational capabilities and employee experience with The Washington Post’s journalistic mission. This role combines deep employee relations expertise with business judgment to help leaders navigate complex people decisions, strengthen management practices and guide teams through change. Through trusted relationships with leaders, managers and employees, this partner advances a culture of integrity, inclusion and accountability that enables journalists and content creators to do their best work.

What Motivates You

• Supporting independent journalism by helping the people and teams behind it thrive.
• Building trusted partnerships that allow you to offer candid advice, challenge assumptions and influence thoughtful decisions.
• Resolving complex people challenges with sound judgment, empathy and consistency.
• Helping leaders strengthen their teams, develop talent and navigate organizational change.
• Turning employee insights and workforce data into practical improvements in culture, performance and retention.

How You’ll Support The Mission

• Advise senior Newsroom leaders on people strategy, organizational effectiveness and leadership practices, translating editorial priorities into actionable workforce plans that strengthen team capability and performance.
• Guide organizational design, workforce planning and change initiatives in partnership with Newsroom leadership, Finance and HR specialists to align roles, capabilities and staffing with evolving business needs.
• Lead the assessment and resolution of complex employee relations matters within delegated authority, partnering with the Director of Employee Relations and Legal on sensitive issues to achieve timely, fair and consistent outcomes.
• Coach leaders and managers on performance, feedback, conflict resolution and team dynamics to strengthen management judgment, accountability and employee development.
• Partner with leaders and HR colleagues on talent reviews, succession planning and career development to build leadership readiness, address capability gaps and retain critical talent.
• Build trusted relationships with employees and leaders, identifying concerns and translating employee feedback into actions that improve communication, belonging and team effectiveness.
• Interpret workforce data and employee insights, including engagement, turnover and exit feedback, to identify underlying issues and recommend targeted actions that improve retention and organizational health.
• Integrate expertise from Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Learning & Development, HR Operations and DEI to deliver coordinated people solutions and implement enterprise programs effectively within the Newsroom.
• Guide managers in applying people policies and practices in a union-represented environment, coordinating with Employee Relations and Legal on collective bargaining agreement requirements to promote consistent decisions and constructive working relationships.

The Skills And Experience You Bring

• At least seven years of progressive HR experience that includes business partnership and substantial employee relations responsibility.
• Experience supporting journalism, media or publishing organizations required; experience working with union-represented employees and collective bargaining agreements preferred.
• Demonstrated success advising senior leaders, influencing complex people decisions and translating business priorities into effective workforce and talent strategies.
• Strong employee relations expertise, including experience assessing sensitive concerns, conducting or partnering on investigations, resolving conflict and recognizing when escalation is needed.
• Experience guiding organizational change, workforce planning and organizational effectiveness initiatives in a complex, evolving environment.
• Proven ability to coach managers and leaders on performance, development and accountability while balancing employee needs with organizational priorities.
• Ability to interpret workforce data, identify patterns and turn findings into practical recommendations and measurable improvements.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the discretion and judgment to handle confidential matters and navigate competing perspectives.
• Experience collaborating across HR specialties to deliver integrated solutions, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple sensitive priorities.

Collaboration makes us stronger. That’s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.

Compensation And Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
• Robust mental health resources
• Backup care and caregiver concierge services
• Gender affirming services
• Pet insurance
• Free Post digital subscription
• Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is:

$121,400 - $202,400 Annual

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.