HR Business Partner

About the role

This role owns the end-to-end people strategy and operational support for designated business units from initial organization design through ongoing employee relations management. You will advise and partner with leaders and managers on all aspects of people strategy, including organization planning, compensation reviews, talent management, career development, and complex employee relations cases. You will act as a trusted resource throughout the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring policies and systems are applied clearly and consistently to foster trust and sound judgment. You will partner closely with the Recruiting team to drive effective and efficient hiring strategies and processes that support dynamic team growth. You will collaborate with the broader People team on talent development, benefits, and other key programming and initiatives to enhance the employee experience. You will serve as a strategic partner in the execution of critical People initiatives and projects, driving timely delivery and ensuring impactful, high-quality outcomes. You will provide consultation to designated business units, translating business priorities into actionable HR strategies that align with and drive organizational goals and performance.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Advise and partner with leaders and managers on organization planning, compensation reviews, talent management, employee relations, career development, and other people strategy items.
• Act as a resource and advisor to employees, fostering trust through the application of clear HR policies and systems, and offering support through all phases of the employee lifecycle.
• Partner closely with the Recruiting team to drive effective and efficient hiring across the teams you support.
• Collaborate with the broader People team on talent development, benefits, and other programming and initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic partner in the execution of critical People initiatives and projects, driving timely delivery and ensuring impactful, high-quality outcomes.
• Provide consultation to designated business units to translate business priorities into actionable HR strategies that align with business objectives.
• Navigate complex needs of dynamic teams while working with multiple stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Utilize a proven bias for action to handle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration through clear, frequent communication, effective work-sharing, and empathetic change management.
• Communicate as a clear, approachable partner who combines empathy with sound judgment to drive effective decision-making.

Requirements

• 5+ years of HR Business Partner experience working with multiple client groups to navigate the complex needs of dynamic teams, working with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient at translating business priorities into actionable HR strategies that drive organizational goals and performance.
• A proven bias towards action - resourceful, execution oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while simultaneously handling multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong bias toward teamwork and collaboration, with a focus on clear, frequent communication, effective work-sharing, and empathetic change management.
• A clear, approachable communicator who fosters collaboration and trust, combining empathy with sound judgment to navigate complex situations and drive effective decision-making.
• Strong experience partnering closely with Senior Leadership of a dynamic organization.
• Must be able to work in New York City at Betterment HQ.
• Must meet the eligibility and hard bars as defined by the role and company policies.

Nice to have

• Preferred items are listed in the source and no additional Nice to have criteria were specified beyond the core requirements and role expectations.

Practical notes

• This role is based in New York City and follows a hybrid schedule of four days per week in-office, with no required office days during the summer and winter holidays.
• Compensation for this role in New York City ranges from $110,000 to $130,000, and this position may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus.
• No additional hours, travel requirements, visa details, or application deadlines are specified in the source beyond the standard expectations outlined in the role description and compensation details.