Director, People Business Partner at Dow Jones

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Media, Energy, PublishingIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of progressively responsible human resources experience; including 3+ years in senior HR business partner or other senior client facing HR roles
Experience working with high performing commercial groups, such as sales and incentive-driven employees
Proven track record of building strong relationships with senior leaders
Ability to align around clear goals and objectives to connect to business goals and act as a strategic partner to stakeholders
Intimate understanding of supported businesses and ability to provide strategic partnership in organizational transformation, change management, employee engagement, talent and succession planning, career development, and workforce insights
Resourcefulness in assembling teams to build/launch tools, optimize processes, and drive change
Experience in global organizations, supporting leaders across countries and timezones, bridging cultural differences, and advocating in a global matrixed environment
Ability to thrive in ambiguity and manage issues without established processes or systems
Comfortable communicating openly and transparently, assuming good intent, speaking up with courage and honesty
Ability to stay connected with global PBPs for client groups, keeping them aware of activities/developments
Initiative to tackle challenges, know when to escalate, learn from mistakes, and strive for excellence
Reliability in delivering on promises to clients/colleagues, with strong relationship-building skills
Commitment to championing a culture of trust through collaboration, sharing successes, and encouraging colleagues
Commercial acumen combined with high emotional intelligence to influence, challenge convention, and embed positive change
Critical thinking to solve problems and embody values of collaboration, trust, impact, and excellence
Based in New York City, working in midtown Manhattan office 3-4 days each week

Responsibilities

Shape the people strategy for the global Energy business
Work alongside EVP & General Manager of Dow Jones Energy and her leadership team to drive organizational impact
Influence senior leadership and deliver measurable impact on people and business outcomes
Provide strategic partnership to senior leaders globally in organizational transformation, change management, employee engagement, talent/succession planning, career development, and workforce insights
Develop intimate understanding of supported businesses
Assemble teams to build/launch tools, optimize work processes, and drive change
Support leaders across countries/timezones, bridge cultural differences, and advocate for employees in a global matrixed environment
Stay connected with global PBPs for client groups, ensuring awareness of all client group activities/developments
Align people strategies to Dow Jones’ commercial goals and drive organizational performance

Skills

People Business Partnering

Strategic HR

Leadership Coaching

Employee Relations

Organizational Development

Change Management

Commercial Acumen

Emotional Intelligence

Dow Jones

Provides business news and financial data

About Dow Jones

Dow Jones provides business news, financial information, and data intelligence to financial firms, professionals, and investors globally. Its main products include the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, and Factiva, which offer timely news, exclusive insights, and comprehensive data sets. Additionally, Dow Jones offers risk and compliance solutions to help businesses navigate issues like anti-money laundering and economic sanctions. Unlike many competitors, Dow Jones focuses on a subscription-based model, data licensing, and advertising revenue, utilizing its extensive media and data resources to equip clients with the necessary information for informed decision-making.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1881Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Family Care Benefits

Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Education Benefits

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

Risks

Competition from digital-native platforms like Bloomberg and Reuters is increasing.

AI-generated content threatens traditional journalism models.

Subscription fatigue may impact Dow Jones' revenue model.

Differentiation

Dow Jones offers a unique blend of news, data, and risk compliance solutions.

The Wall Street Journal is America's largest newspaper by total average circulation.

Dow Jones provides content in 28 languages, enhancing global reach.

Upsides

Increased demand for real-time financial news boosts subscription-based services.

AI-driven journalism tools enhance content creation and personalization.

Growing importance of ESG data creates opportunities for expanded offerings.

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