Senior HR Business Partner

Summary

Join Headway as a Senior HR Business Partner and play a critical role in shaping the people strategy for our Engineering, Data, Product, Design, and Product Marketing teams. Partnering closely with the CTO and VP of Product, you will provide strategic counsel on various HR functions. You'll leverage data-driven insights to influence decision-making and drive impactful initiatives. Your work will uphold Headway’s values and ensure our teams are engaged and high-performing. This is a remote position with options to work from offices in NYC, San Francisco, and Seattle. Headway offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Have 10+ years of experience as a strategic HR Business Partner, with deep expertise in supporting Engineering, Product, and Design functions
• Have exceptional judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to advise senior executives and influence at all levels
• Be intellectually curious and solutions-oriented, able to translate challenges into high-impact talent strategies
• Be data-driven, using qualitative and quantitative insights to inform decision-making, root cause analysis, and program design
• Have experience owning and driving talent programs at scale, including performance cycles, compensation planning, leadership coaching, and org design
• Be able to build trust and rapport with both executives and ICs, adapting your approach to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders
• Be 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