Sr. HR Business Partner

About Betterment

Betterment is a leading, technology-driven financial services company that offers investing and retirement solutions for retail investors and investment advisors as well as financial wellness solutions, including a 401(k) for small and medium-sized businesses. Our team is passionate about our mission: making people’s lives better. We’re headquartered in NYC, and offer hybrid NY-based (three days/ week in-office) and select, non-NY-based remote positions.

About the role

Our HRBP team plays an integral role in aligning our people and business priorities. We strive to be approachable and accessible to all, and we partner with leaders on the shared goal of building teams and processes that support employees at scale. 

We’re a team with a broad range of HR knowledge, 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 jump right in and partner with leaders, managers, and employees across your teams, influencing all aspects of the employee lifecycle.

This role is based out of our NYC office. Below we've reflected the base salary range we would offer 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: $130,000 - $140,000

We offer a competitive equity package, health, dental and vision benefits, life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, EAP, commuter and parking benefits FSA/HSA, and 401(k) with employer match as well as a flexible PTO policy. This job may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus.  For jobs based out of our NYC HQ, we require in office attendance Tuesday through Thursday, weekly.

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 on understanding capabilities required and to drive hiring efficiencies across the groups you support 
• Collaborate with HR peers & broader People team on talent development initiatives, and DEIB programming 
• Play a key role in ongoing People processes and projects, ensuring on-time and effective delivery

What we’re looking for

• Extensive HR Business Partner experience working with multiple client groups to navigate the complex needs of dynamic teams, working with multiple stakeholders
• Proficient in translating business priorities into practical human resources strategies that can be implemented to help the business achieve its priorities
• A proven bias towards action - resourceful, execution oriented, with ability  to work in a fast-paced environment, all while handling multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• A bias towards teamwork and collaboration - communicating effectively and often with peers, socializing work, and managing change with empathy
• An open and friendly communication style, collaboration-centric, with an ability to approach all situations with an empathetic mindset, yet strong decision making
• Strong experience partnering closely with Senior Leadership of a dynamic organization

What being at Betterment means for you

We change lives

Join a community of innovators working to transform financial outcomes for real people. Your work will make an impact, always laddering up to our mission: making people's lives better.

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 invest in you with:

• A competitive suite of benefits, including: medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and AD&D insurance; STD and LTD benefits, including infertility support and World Professional Association for Transgender Health approved benefits; and generous parental leave. 
• Flexible paid time off (and encoura