Senior Director, Compensation and Global Mobility

Company: The New York Times
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. The Senior Director, Compensation & Global Mobility will report to the VP, Compensation and serve as a strategic partner to the Newsroom and the Masthead of The Times, supporting all global editorial and journalistic functions. This role is responsible for driving the strategic design, operational excellence, and holistic governance of all compensation programs for the Newsroom, Opinion, and Wirecutter at The New York Times. In addition to a newsroom-specific compensation strategy, you will lead the Global Mobility function, managing a team of four to support all international transfers and expatriates. Responsibilities: Strategic Newsroom Partnership: Serve as the primary compensation strategic partner for the Newsroom and Masthead, engaging deeply with senior editorial leaders, International leaders, and HR Business Partners to understand their unique talent needs and roles. Compensation Strategy & Design: Proactively design and implement compensation solutions and strategies that align with the newsroom's long-term workforce goals, ensuring the retention of top journalistic talent globally. Global Mobility Leadership: Lead the Global Mobility function and a team of four, overseeing the end-to-end management of international transfers, expatriate packages, and global relocation policies. Union Relations: Manage compensation programs for a significant population of unionized employees, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and collaborating with Labor Relations as needed. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with HRBPs supporting the Newsroom to provide data-driven insights, pay recommendations, and strategic advice on organizational design and leveling. In addition, support client groups through mid-year and year-end compensation cycles, ensuring smooth execution and managing within internal controls. Global Editorial Support: Support all editorial and journalistic functions on a global basis, ensuring compensation practices are competitive and equitable across international bureaus. Problem Solving & Innovation: Act as a consultative expert who brings creative solutions and options to the newsroom to solve complex compensation and mobility challenges. Bring a creative approach to implementing innovative solutions through AI and other tools. Global Industry Trends: Monitor global regulatory and legislative changes to ensure compliance and inform strategic compensation decisions. Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Basic Qualifications: 10 years of progressive compensation experience, with 1-2 years specifically in Global Mobility. Experience supporting a global workforce, including transfers and expatriate management. Experience managing and developing a team of HR or Global Mobility professionals. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders (Masthead) and international stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with unionized workforces and navigating labor relations within a compensation framework. Experience with Workday. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or GMS (Global Mobility Specialist) certification. REQ-019890 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $230,000 - $250,000 USD For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process. The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. 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