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GeneDx · 3 days ago

Director, People Business Partner

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $175K/yr

10+ years exp

GeneDx is a leader in personalized health insights and genomic testing. The Director, People Business Partner will shape the people strategy, mentor a high-performing team, and build strong partnerships with management to drive engagement and support across the organization.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMachine LearningMedicalPredictive Analytics

Responsibilities

Mentor and inspire a high-performing People Business Partner (PBP) team, instilling the confidence, drive, and discipline it takes to lead—and win

Embed people experience tools and training into our DNA, ensuring every PBP is a trusted advisor and a catalyst for excellence

Act as the direct PBP for a key business function, setting the standard for engagement and support

Build strong partnerships with management and the Executive Leadership Team, always pushing boundaries and driving solutions that redefine what’s possible for our people and our business

Listen deeply to employees, leaders, and partners

Use data, feedback, and insights to deliver value at every touchpoint—because the experience depends on you

Ensure that people metrics are aligned with business goals and talent strategies

Champion change management, talent strategies, and people best practices that put our people and patients first

Lead transformation initiatives that create ease, efficiency, and impact

Identify opportunities to improve, scale, and disrupt—moving fast and thinking beyond what’s comfortable

Use people data and analytics to craft compelling stories, influence decisions, and shape what’s next

Drive change with clarity and conviction

Present data-driven insights that inform leadership decisions and drive meaningful, measurable results

Don’t wait for agreement—lead forward, challenge norms, and own the outcome

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance

Ensure the PBP team is aligned, equipped, and empowered to deliver with excellence

Balance autonomy with collaboration, and always follow through—because greatness is measured in results, not intentions

Be direct, respectful, and open

Ask questions, share feedback, and grow together

Serve as a thought partner to leaders, anticipating and adapting to evolving workforce needs in a fast-paced, remote-first environment

Qualification

Strategic People Business PartnerChange ManagementData-Driven InsightsLeadership DevelopmentTeam DevelopmentOrganizational DesignMS Office SuiteCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingContinuous ImprovementAutonomous WorkEmpathyCollaboration

Required

10+ years of progressive HR experience - always setting the pace and raising the bar

Proven ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams

Experience as a strategic PBP, partnering with senior and executive leaders in complex, fast-evolving environments

Relentless focus on data-driven insights, with the analytical skills to interpret trends and drive decisions

Deep expertise in change management, organizational design, and leadership development

Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills—comfortable influencing at the highest levels

Mastery of the HR landscape: performance management, talent management, compensation, employee relations, employment law, and a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Results-focused, deadline-driven, and unafraid to challenge the norm or synthesize complex information into bold, actionable solutions

Ability to thrive in ambiguity, lead through transformation, and drive continuous improvement

Comfort working autonomously and collaboratively, with a high degree of judgment and a bias for action

Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, with experience running and analyzing reports

Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time