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HeadwayHeadwayNew York, NY

Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner

Strategic HR Business Partner to R+D executives, shaping people strategy, org design, performance management, and leadership development in a high-growth environment.

180k – 250k
On-site12+ YOEPeople Ops

About the role

What You’ll Do

Strategic Business Partnership

  • Act as a trusted advisor to executives
  • Anticipate organizational needs, connect people strategy to business outcomes, and challenge assumptions through evidence and insight

Talent Strategy & Performance

  • Lead performance management and talent review processes with rigor and fairness
  • Coach leaders to recognize and reward top performance, address underperformance, and build high-performing, inclusive teams

Organizational Design & Effectiveness

  • Partner with leaders to design scalable org structures, strengthen alignment, and enable growth
  • Use workforce analytics and org design principles to optimize spans, layers, and team health

Leadership Coaching & Influence

  • Build trusted relationships with executives and managers, providing candid, actionable feedback that sharpens leadership effectiveness
  • Reinforce cultural principles and managerial excellence through coaching and systems

Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Leverage people data to identify trends, diagnose root causes, and drive measurable improvements in organizational health

Project Management & Operational Excellence

  • Lead complex, cross-functional people initiatives end-to-end — from scoping and planning to flawless execution and follow-through
  • Balance strategic impact with hands-on execution to ensure scalability and continuous improvement

Cultural Stewardship & Employee Experience

  • Model and amplify company values and performance standards
  • Ensure fairness, inclusion, and consistency in decision-making
  • Surface patterns in sentiment and proactively strengthen engagement and trust

You’d Be a Great Fit If You...

  • Have 12+ years of progressive experience in HR or HR-adjacent roles (e.g., Chief of Staff, Strategy), with a track record of supporting senior executives in high-growth or scaling environments
  • Are a strategic operator who can anticipate organizational needs, shape people strategies, and influence through credibility and insight
  • Are data-driven, using qualitative and quantitative insights to inform decision-making, program design, and measurement of impact
  • Are a trusted coach and advisor, capable of balancing candor and empathy while influencing at all levels
  • Have deep expertise in org design, performance management, and leadership development
  • Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth settings where agility, sound judgment, and ownership are essential
  • Model cultural principles and uphold performance standards, driving clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement

Compensation and Benefits

  • Equity Compensation
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • HSA / FSA
  • 401K
  • Work-from-Home Stipend
  • Therapy Reimbursement
  • 16-week parental leave for eligible employees
  • Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership
  • 13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
  • Flexible PTO
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Training and professional development

Skills

Hr Business PartneringOrganizational DesignPerformance ManagementTalent PlanningLeadership DevelopmentWorkforce AnalyticsPeople Data AnalysisExecutive CoachingStrategic PlanningCross-Functional Project Management

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