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Honeycomb Insurance · 6 days ago

HR Business Partner

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Honeycomb is a rapidly growing global startup reshaping the future of insurance. They are seeking an HR Business Partner who will support employees and team leads across the organization, focusing on the full employee experience from onboarding to performance management, while helping to build a strong HR foundation for their expanding workforce.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted partner for employees and team leads across the U.S., providing guidance on company policies, development, performance, and engagement

Bring empathy, consistency, and accountability to every interaction, from recognition and encouragement to addressing performance challenges and terminations

Support employees through key lifecycle touchpoints including onboarding, 30/60/90-day check-ins, stay interviews, and offboarding

Partner with the Director of HR to evolve and implement programs that strengthen culture, drive engagement, and promote retention

Help refine and maintain policies, employee handbooks, and processes to ensure they reflect our company values and meet compliance standards

Provide guidance to managers on day-to-day employee relations issues, ensuring fair and timely resolutions that align with both legal and cultural expectations

Partner with hiring managers to support full-cycle recruiting for select roles, including sourcing, interviewing, coordinating offers, and facilitating pre-boarding

Collaborate closely with our Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure hiring practices are efficient, inclusive, and data-informed

Work collaboratively with the HR team in Israel to maintain shared systems and drive consistent practices across the global employee experience

Lead onboarding and pre-boarding workflows that set new hires up for success, ensuring every employee feels welcomed and connected from day one

As business needs shift, recruitment efforts may represent up to 50% of the role, providing opportunities to contribute to our hiring strategy and elevate candidate experience

Co-design and implement people programs that promote connection, recognition, and development

Support company-wide change management initiatives, helping employees and managers adapt to new systems, structures, and processes with clarity and confidence

Use data and insights to identify trends, recommend solutions, and inform decision-making

Approach every improvement with curiosity, humility, and respect for what’s already working

Qualification

HR best practicesEmployee lifecycle supportChange managementData-informed hiringEmotional intelligenceCommunication skillsSHRM-CP certificationG-SuiteHiBobGreenhouse