Full-Time
Sr. HR Business Partner
Posted on 4/30/2024
Betterment
201-500 employees
Automated investing and savings platform
Senior
New York, NY, USA
- Extensive HR Business Partner experience
- Proficient in translating business priorities into HR strategies
- Bias towards action and teamwork
- Strong experience partnering with Senior Leadership
- Advise and partner with leaders and managers on people-related matters
- Act as a resource and advisor to employees
- Collaborate with Recruiting team
- Contribute to talent development initiatives and DEIB programming
- Play a key role in ongoing People processes and projects
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 encouragement to use it!)
- Meaningful opportunity for community building through our 7 Employee Resource Groups
- Empowerment to own and lead change and affect the business
- Dedicated professional development opportunities
- Lunch from our in-house chef three days a week at our NYC headquarters
What happens next
We’ll take a few weeks to review all applications. If we’d like to spend more time with you, we’ll reach out to arrange next steps, which will include 3-4 sets of meetings with your future colleagues.
In the interview process, we’ll look to learn more about your skills, experiences, capabilities, and motivators. Many of our questions will be aimed at understanding how you might operate here at Betterment. Depending on the role, we may ask you to complete a case study exercise or technical assessments, as we want to collect a robust set of data points to better inform our decisions.
On average, it takes us around 3-5 weeks to make a hiring decision, depending on your availability and sense of urgency. As a best practice, we aim to interview at least 2-3 final round candidates before making a hiring decision. Please note that, as we usually receive an overwhelming number of applications for open positions, we’re unable to offer individual feedback during the interview process.
We recognize that interviewing for a new role is a big deal. We appreciate you considering Betterment as the next step in your career, and our Recruiting Team is here to support and advocate for you through the interview process!
Please note that Betterment is dedicated to providing accommodations to candidates upon request. If you need accommodations at any point throughout the interview process, please reach out to your recruiter.
Come join us!
We’re an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, predisposing genetic characteristic, domestic violence victim status, arrest records, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
E-Verify Statement
Betterment participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
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Betterment offers automated investing with expert-built portfolios and a high-interest cash account, utilizing low-cost ETFs and adjustable risk profiles for long-term financial needs, as well as a transparent fee structure for investing and savings. The app also provides goal-setting and planning tools, automatic deposit and trading features, and rewards on everyday spending to help users grow their money and maximize their savings.
Company Stage
Series F
Total Funding
$448M
Headquarters
New York, New York
Founded
2010