About the Role

Our HR Business Partner team plays a key role in aligning people strategies with business priorities. We are committed to being approachable and accessible, working closely with leaders to build scalable teams and processes that support and empower employees across the organization.

We're a team with a broad range of HR knowledge and skills, always growing and learning, looking to each other and the HR community for inspiration and guidance. As a member of the team you'll have the opportunity to participate in a broad range of HR initiatives, provide consultation to designated business units, provide HR support and guidance to employees, and partner with leaders to define and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives.

This role is based out of our NYC office. Below we've reflected the base salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Betterment's total compensation package for employees.

New York City: $110,000-130,000

This job may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus.
A Day in the Life

• Advise and partner with leaders and managers on all things people-related, such as 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 & initiatives
• Serve as a strategic partner in the execution of critical People initiatives and projects, driving timely delivery and ensuring impactful, high-quality outcomes

What We're Looking For

• 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

Join a team built on these core values

We change lives

Be a part of a community of innovators working to transform financial outcomes for real people. Your work will make an impact, always laddering up to our mission; to empower people to build wealth with confidence and ease

We set audacious goals

We set them for the company, our customers, and ourselves, and we won't stop until we reach them. We don't just show up; we give our all, then celebrate our wins.

We value all perspectives

When we collaborate, we're at our best. We believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and strive to uphold our supportive and inclusive community.

We simplify financial services

We're financial services pioneers, always finding new ways to improve, optimize, and enhance. Constant improvement is in our DNA.

Our Commitment to Your Total Well-being:

• We offer a competitive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; infertility support and WPATH-aligned transgender health benefits; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); transit benefits and FSA and HSA options
• Ownership: Equity for all employees, including new hire and refresher grants.
• Time: Flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, and a fully paid four-week sabbatical in your sixth year.
• Growth: Company-paid professional coaching for all employees.
• Wealth: Day-one 401(k) match plus matching on qualified student loan payments.

What happens next

We'll take a few weeks to review all applications. If we'd like to spend more time with you, we'll reach out to arrange next steps, which will include 3-4 sets of meetings with your future colleagues.

In the interview process, we'll look to learn more about your skills, experiences, capabilities, and motivators. Many of our questions will be aimed at understanding how you might operate here at Betterment. Depending on the role, we may ask you to complete a case study exercise or technical assessments, as we want to collect a robust set of data points to better inform our decisions.

On average, it takes us around 3-5 weeks to make a hiring decision, depending on your availability and sense of urgency. As a best practice, we aim to interview at least 2-3 final round candidates before making a hiring decision. Please note that, as we usually receive an overwhelming number of applications for open positions, we're unable to offer individual feedback during the interview process.

We recognize that interviewing for a new role is a big deal. We appreciate you considering Betterment as the next step in your career, and our Recruiting Team is here to support and advocate for you through the interview process!

Betterment is dedicated to providing accommodations to candidates upon request. If you need accommodations at any point throughout the interview process, please reach out to your recruiter.

Please note that in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Come join us!