SlipstreamJobsFresh Startup & VC-Backed Jobs

Senior HR Business Partner

Insurify - Cambridge, MA, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-09-11

Apply on the company site

SlipstreamJobs tracks this role from the company's public career site. Apply directly on the employer's site.

Salary: USD 130,000 - 160,000 / annual

Insurify, a fast-growing MIT-founded fintech startup recognized on the Forbes Fintech 50 and Inc. 5,000 lists, is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support Engineering, Product, Marketing, and SEO/Content teams. You will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to leadership across these functions in a fast-paced digital environment, working with team members based in Cambridge, MA and Sofia, Bulgaria. This role requires onsite presence at least 3 days per week in the Cambridge office. Key responsibilities include: - Building strong, trusted relationships with employees and leaders across the organization - Developing deep understanding of business operations to inform people decisions - Advising leaders on organizational growth, team structure, workforce planning, and change management - Coaching managers to effectively lead distributed teams - Driving performance improvements through guidance on expectations, performance, and compensation structures - Using data and trends to inform recommendations and develop scalable people solutions - Managing employee relations issues with fairness and sound judgment - Leading key P&C processes including engagement surveys, performance management, and compensation reviews - Driving learning and development initiatives to build organizational skills - Owning P&C programs and initiatives for assigned departments while ensuring consistency across locations - Partnering with legal and regional P&C teams to navigate employment law, compliance, and cultural nuances globally - Owning the immigration program, partnering with immigration counsel on visa and sponsorship execution - Mentoring other P&C team members as a senior voice within the function - Contributing to cross-functional P&C initiatives and fostering a positive, collaborative, inclusive team environment Requirements: - 6-10+ years of HR Business Partner or related experience, ideally supporting customer-facing or operations teams (sales, service, support) in high-volume environments - Experience in insurance or technology sectors, and/or supporting technical teams - Strong understanding of US employment law and experience managing employee relations in complex or high-volume settings - Experience supporting distributed teams, shift-based workforces, or global organizations - Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels, including senior/executive levels - Strong coaching and communication skills with experience supporting managers in performance-driven environments - Ability to translate business needs into practical people solutions and drive initiatives from start to finish - Strong analytical mindset with ability to use data to inform decisions and communicate findings clearly - Comfortable working independently in fast-paced, evolving environments with proactive and collaborative approach - Strong judgment, resilience, and problem-solving skills to navigate complex situations with calmness and clarity - Familiarity with HRIS tools (e.g., Rippling) and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Maestro) - Exposure to short and long-term incentive compensation and/or regulated environments - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Similar roles