Human Resource Business Partner at The Washington Post

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Media, News, PublishingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
7+ years of progressive HR experience in generalist or HR Business Partner roles
Strong employee relations skills and the ability to coach managers through challenging scenarios with professionalism and care
Demonstrated success partnering with leaders and teams across multiple locations or functions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence
Comfort operating in dynamic, high-growth, or change-oriented environments; ability to adapt quickly and take initiative
Experience working in or alongside union environments preferred

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and day-to-day HR partnership to managers across departments, supporting them in areas such as employee relations, performance, team development, and culture
Build credibility and trust with employees across teams, offering guidance and resources on career development, feedback, and interpersonal challenges
Collaborate with HR colleagues in Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, HR Operations, and DEI to deliver integrated support tailored to local team needs
Serve as a culture carrier, modeling The Post’s values of speed, ideas, ownership, leadership, and integrity, and supporting a work environment where all employees feel respected and empowered
Support the performance management cycle, helping managers conduct fair, balanced, and developmental reviews
Conduct exit interviews, identify themes, and use data to help inform retention and engagement strategies
Contribute to broader HR initiatives and ensure enterprise-wide programs are implemented effectively within supported departments

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementTeam DevelopmentCulture BuildingManager CoachingCareer DevelopmentTalent AcquisitionLearning & DevelopmentHR OperationsDEI

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the HR Business Partner role?

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Is this HR Business Partner position remote or office-based?

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What qualifications and skills are required for the HR Business Partner role?

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 7+ years of progressive HR experience in generalist or HR Business Partner roles are required, along with strong employee relations skills, ability to coach managers, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What is the company culture like at The Washington Post for this HR role?

The culture emphasizes core values of integrity, inclusion, excellence, speed, ideas, ownership, leadership, and integrity, fostering a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where employees feel respected, empowered, and supported in belonging, accountability, and growth.

What makes a strong candidate for the HR Business Partner position?

Ideal candidates are collaborative, resilient, people-centered HR generalists or business partners with strong employee relations expertise, demonstrated success partnering across multiple locations or functions, and a passion for building trusted partnerships in a fast-paced environment.