People Business Partner, WHOOP
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4+ days a week in office
Wearable health and fitness devices
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Wearable health and fitness devices
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
4+ days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance by helping people find their inner potential.
Role
Who you are
- 4+ years as a People Partner, HR Generalist, or equivalent role with exposure across multiple HR functions
- Experience supporting customer-facing or high-growth teams; customer service, supporting hourly employees, and/or international workforce support is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, build strong relationships, and balance tactical execution with strategic thinking
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law; international HR experience or exposure (especially Ireland or EMEA) preferred. Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certification is a plus!
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; culturally aware and able to foster inclusive, trust-based environments
- Comfortable traveling internationally at least quarterly and working occasional off-hours to accommodate global teams and time zones
- Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule, coming into our Boston HQ four days a week when not traveling
What the job involves
- As a People Business Partner (PBP), you will focus on unlocking the performance of our Membership Services team and playing a key role in supporting the globalization of our workforce, particularly in Ireland.
- You will function as the connective tissue across teams and serve as a utility player who is ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into both strategic initiatives and hands-on people operations work
- Partner closely with Membership Services leaders to ensure a thoughtful, consistent, and people-centered employee experience across regions
- Support the administration of the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding
- Guide and support managers on performance management, employee relations, development, conflict resolution, and other day-to-day people matters
- Serve as a trusted resource and point of contact to employees for people-related questions and concerns
- Provide boots-on-the-ground support for our international teams, especially in Ireland. This requires quarterly travel to build relationships, ensure alignment, and support onsite needs
- Support the globalization of people programs and practices, ensuring they are locally relevant while maintaining consistency with our overall culture and standards
- Execute project-based and administrative work across key people programs (e.g., review cycles, eNPS, open enrollment, onboarding/offboarding, leave management)
- Manages benefits administration, ADA requests, leaves of absence, etc
- Collaborate cross-functionally to scale HR processes, policies, and compliance globally
Our take
WHOOP develops wearable health-tracking devices designed to help athletes optimise their performance. Its technology continuously monitors recovery, sleep, and training hours to fine-tune both individual and team performance. Unlike competitors that primarily track exercise data, WHOOP's holistic approach includes metrics like heart rate variability, which can influence more effective and healthier exercise routines.
By focusing on a subscription model that includes the cost of the physical device, WHOOP differentiates itself from competitors that charge a higher one-time fee for their products. This model provides ongoing value and encourages users to stay engaged with their health data.
WHOOP's comprehensive monitoring of strain and recovery has given it a competitive edge, even as other brands like Fitbit have incorporated similar features. Beyond sports performance, WHOOP has conducted extensive research on predicting premature births, aiming to integrate these findings into their app. This commitment to broader health applications demonstrates WHOOP's dedication to advancing wearable health technology.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Aug 2021
$200m
SERIES F
Oct 2020
$100m
SERIES E
Total funding: $404.8m
Company benefits
- TAKE TIME OFF: Our PTO plan encourages members to take time off in order to come back refreshed.
- LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: Our benefits package includes premium medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. Life and disability insurance are also available.
- FEEL INVESTED: 401k and stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
- EAT WELL: Keep hunger at bay with endless snacks in our fully stocked kitchen. Enjoy catered team lunches on Friday, and even a cold brew keg.
- KNOW THE PRODUCT: We offer you a WHOOP strap and membership at no cost.
- BE ACTIVE: Take advantage of our office gym and on-site showers, as well as a $500yearly wellness perk for fitness classes and memberships.
- BE PRESENT: Take care of your loved ones with 12 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
- LOVE WHERE YOU WORK: Sitting in the heart of Fenway, our beautiful office overlooks Fenway Park. A prime location for great food, not to mention catching a Sox game, too!
- WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER: If we don't already have a club here that fits your lifestyle and interests, you're encouraged to start one. Share your passions with others at work, or discover new ones!
Company HQ
West Fens, Boston, MA
Leadership
Will Ahmed
(CEO)Studied at Harvard. Worked as a Summer Analyst at Allen & Company and at Lindsay Goldberg. Founded Whoop in their final year.
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