HR Business Partner

Summary

Join Headway as an HR Business Partner and play a critical role in shaping the people strategy for Engineering, Data, Product, Design, and Product Marketing teams. Partner closely with the CTO and VP of Product, providing strategic counsel on performance management, leadership coaching, talent development, employee relations, and organizational design. Leverage data-driven insights to identify trends, influence decision-making, and drive scalable, high-impact people initiatives. Uphold Headway’s values and performance culture, ensuring teams are engaged, empowered, and performing at their best. This role requires a strategic HR Business Partner with 8+ years of experience supporting Engineering, Product, and Design functions. You will advise senior executives and influence at all levels, translating challenges into high-impact talent strategies. Data-driven decision-making and experience driving talent programs at scale are essential.

Requirements

• You have 8+ years of experience as a strategic HR Business Partner, with deep expertise in supporting Engineering, Product, and Design functions
• You have exceptional judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to advise senior executives and influence at all levels
• You are intellectually curious and solutions-oriented, able to translate challenges into high-impact talent strategies
• You are data-driven, using qualitative and quantitative insights to inform decision-making, root cause analysis, and program design
• You have experience owning and driving talent programs at scale, including performance cycles, compensation planning, leadership coaching, and org design
• You can build trust and rapport with both executives and ICs, adapting your approach to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders
• You are agile, fearless, and thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Engineering, Data, Product, and Design leaders, providing strategic guidance on talent planning, leadership effectiveness, and org design
• Lead key people processes, including performance calibrations, promotion reviews, compensation planning, and workforce planning, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Drive talent programs that enhance employee experience, manager capability, and leadership development
• Leverage qualitative and quantitative data (e.g., engagement surveys, attrition trends, performance data) to identify trends, shape programs, and influence decision-making
• Act as a culture amplifier, reinforcing Headway’s principles and fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment

Benefits

• Equity Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• HSA / FSA
• 401K
• Work-from-Home Stipend
• Therapy Reimbursement
• 16-week parental leave for eligible employees
• Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership
• 13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
• Flexible PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and professional development