HR Business Partner, Betterment
$110-130k
+ Equity
More information about location
3+ days a week in office
Banking and investment app
Open for applications
Banking and investment app
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$110-130k
+ Equity
More information about location
3+ days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make people’s lives better.
Role
Who you are
- At least 3 years of HR Business Partner experience partnering closely with Senior Leadership, supporting dynamic teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders
- Proficient at translating business priorities into actionable HR strategies that drive organizational goals and performance
- A proven bias towards action - resourceful, execution oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while simultaneously handling multiple projects and priorities
- Strong bias toward teamwork and collaboration, with a focus on clear, frequent communication, effective work-sharing, and empathetic change management
- A clear, approachable communicator who fosters collaboration and trust, combining empathy with sound judgment to navigate complex situations and drive effective decision-making
What the job involves
- Our HR Business Partner team plays a key role in aligning people strategies with business priorities. We are committed to being approachable and accessible, working closely with leaders to build scalable teams and processes that support and empower employees across the organization
- We’re a team with a broad range of HR knowledge and skills, 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 participate in a broad range of HR initiatives, provide consultation to designated business units, provide HR support and guidance to employees, and partner with leaders to define and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives
- 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 to drive effective and efficient hiring across the teams you support
- Collaborate with the broader People team on talent development, benefits and other programming & initiatives
- Serve as a strategic partner in the execution of critical People initiatives and projects, driving timely delivery and ensuring impactful, high-quality outcomes
Application process
- 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!
Our take
Betterment is an app-based investment platform that provides personal finance data and guidance to retail users through a range of real-world data and AI analytics to deliver investment advice to customers.
The company has become the largest independent digital investment advisor in the U.S. Having expanded its 401k business, Betterment has entered the world of Crypto, partnering with Gemini to offer customized crypto portfolios and its "Crypto Investing by Betterment" platform.
Betterment has a wealth of competition in this increasingly crowded space. Other robo advisors offering similar services include Moneyfarm, Wealth Simple, M1 Finance and Personal Capital. Going forward, Betterment hopes to further distance itself from rivals as it further innovates its platform.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Sep 2021
$60m
SERIES F
Jul 2017
$70m
SERIES E
Total funding: $335m
Company benefits
- Health and wellness: Get comprehensive medical, dental, and vision, plus a free subscription to One Medical.©
- Generous time off: We encourage you to take time off (seriously) and get the rest you need to do your best work.
- Paid parental leave: We welcome new additions to your family with 12-18 weeks of parental leave.
- Matching benefits: We offer a 401(k) match and a match on qualified student loan payments
- Equity: Gain stake in Betterment’s success with company equity grants.
- Free food: Snacks, beverages, and catered lunches at our NYC HQ
- Long-term health resources: We provide LGBTQIA+ transition and fertility support.
- Find your community: Make connections through seven employee affinity groups and a social calendar of hybrid events.
Company HQ
Flatiron District, New York, NY
Leadership
Jonathan Stein
(Board Member)After studying Economics at Harvard, Jonathan worked as a Consultant at First Manhattan Consulting Group for over 4 years. He founded Betterment in 2007, serving as CEO until 2020 when he stepped down to Chairman of the Board.
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