People Business Partner (R&D)

TL;DR

People Business Partner (R&D): Serving as a strategic People Partner for the R&D organization, managing the full employee lifecycle with an accent on anticipating organizational needs and recommending people strategies. Focus on ensuring compliance, leading employee relations, and collaborating with technical leadership on workforce dynamics and talent planning.

Location: Must be in-office 4 days per week in New York City; this role is based in our New York City office as part of a hybrid operation.

Salary: $90,000–$105,000 base

Company

hirify.global is a financial technology company based in New York City, powering savings for retirement, education, and healthcare across the United States.

What you will do

• Serve as a strategic People Partner and trusted advisor to leaders and employees within the R&D organization.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Partner with technical and people leaders to anticipate organizational needs and recommend people strategies supporting business objectives.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with employment laws and regulations, applying policy interpretation to employee scenarios.
• Lead employee relations, including conducting investigations and advising leaders on appropriate courses of action.
• Collaborate with technical leadership and Recruiting to understand workforce dynamics, team health, and talent planning.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of Human Resources / People Operations experience, preferably at a high-growth tech company / startup.
• Experience building, maintaining, and presenting HR data analytics.
• High emotional and social intelligence with experience fostering positive relationships with diverse groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrating professionalism.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to handle multiple projects and dynamic priorities.
• Required to be in-office 4 days per week in NYC office.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a high-paced startup or SaaS environment.
• Prior experience using Rippling.
• Experience supporting a hybrid team.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive health coverage and generous vacation offering.
• Hybrid office policy with flexible workspace options in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Phoenix offices.
• Dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee.
• Great 401(k) plan.
• Eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and receive new hire equity.

Hiring process

• Initial 1-2 conversations to get to know team members, your experience, and interests.
• Skill or experience screen (e.g., deeper experience call for this role).
• Virtual or in-person interview panel.
• References check with a current or former supervisor and peer.