Insurify

Senior HR Business Partner

Insurify$130K — $160K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-10+ years in HR Business Partner roles, focusing on customer-facing or operations teams
  • Experience in insurance or technology sectors, especially with technical teams
  • Deep understanding of US employment law and employee relations management
  • Proven track record in advising and supporting distributed teams and global organizations
  • Strong analytical, communication, and coaching skills for performance-driven environments
  • Ability to translate business needs into actionable people solutions
  • Familiarity with HRIS tools and collaborative platforms

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with employees and leaders as a strategic partner
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of business operations to guide people decisions
  • Advise on organizational growth, including team structure, planning, and change management
  • Drive performance improvements with clear expectations and compensation guidance
  • Utilize data trends to inform recommendations and scalable people solutions
  • Manage employee relations with fairness and escalate issues as necessary
  • Lead core P&C processes like engagement surveys and performance management initiatives

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous stock options
  • Comprehensive health and dental coverage
  • 401K plan with employer match
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Generous holiday calendar
  • Learning and development stipends
  • Paid family leave
  • Volunteer time for social impact initiatives
  • Catered lunches in the office
Full Job Description
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How you will make an impact

We're looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to support our Engineering, Product, Marketing, SEO/Content teams. As a senior member of the People & Culture team, you are a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leadership across these functions, in a fast-paced, digital environment.

Success in this role requires a deep understanding of how technical teams operate, and the ability to turn business challenges into clear, practical solutions that can scale. You will be accountable for P&C delivery globally for these functions working with team members in Cambridge, MA and Sofia, Bulgaria. You will be based in our Cambridge office, working onsite at least 3 days each week.

In this role, you will:
  • Build strong, trusted relationships with employees and leaders, becoming a go-to partner and coach across the organization
  • Develop a deep understanding of how the business operates to inform people decisions
  • Advise leaders on organizational growth, including team structure, workforce planning, and change management
  • Partner with leadership to advise on how teams are structured and scaled, while coaching managers to effectively lead distributed teams
  • Drive performance improvements, including guidance on expectations, performance, and compensation structures
  • Use data and trends to inform recommendations and drive practical, scalable people solutions
  • Manage employee relations issues with fairness and sound judgment, escalating when needed
  • Lead key P&C processes such as engagement surveys, performance management, and compensation reviews
  • Lead learning and development initiatives that build skills across the organization
  • Own People & Culture programs and initiatives for the department, partnering with the regional P&C team to ensure consistency across locations while adapting to local needs.
  • Partner with legal and regional P&C team to navigate employment law, compliance, and cultural nuances across all locations where Insurify operates.
  • Closely partner with the Workplace function to ensure it remains a top priority for the team, providing structure and guidance to team members working in this space.
  • Own the immigration program for Insurify, partnering directly with Insurify's immigration counsel to plan for and execute on visa and sponsorship needs
  • Contribute to cross-functional P&C initiatives that drive meaningful change
  • Stay aware of relevant regulatory and licensing requirements, partnering with specialists as needed
  • Mentor and support other members of the P&C team as a senior voice on the function
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment

This is a hybrid position that requires candidates to be able to come into our Cambridge, MA office.

Who you are
  • 6-10+ years of HR Business Partner or related experience, ideally supporting customer-facing or operations teams (e.g., sales, service, or 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 levels of the organization, including at 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 the ability to use data to inform decisions and tell a clear story
  • Comfortable working independently in fast-paced, evolving environments, with a proactive and collaborative approach
  • Strong judgment, resilience, and problem-solving skills, with the ability 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

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous stock options
  • Health, Dental Coverages
  • 401K plan with match
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Generous company holiday calendar
  • Learning & Development Stipends
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Social impact volunteer time
  • Catered lunches in the office

Insurify is committed to offering a fair, competitive, and transparent compensation program that supports our mission to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Our compensation philosophy is guided by several factors including a candidate's relevant experience, education/training, job-related skills, and location.

In addition to the base salary our total compensation package includes health coverage, retirement contributions, and additional wellbeing benefits. Some positions may be eligible for company equity.

Below is the base compensation range candidates working out Cambridge, MA:

$130,000-$160,000

About Insurify

Insurify is an online insurance marketplace that provides consumers with access to a variety of insurance products. The company's platform allows consumers to compare insurance policies from multiple providers and purchase the policies that best meet their needs. Insurify offers a range of insurance products, including auto, home, and life insurance. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Insurify
Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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