Principal Human Resources Business Partner

HealthSherpa; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare startup is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to manage performance and engagement programs. You will ensure compliance with labor laws while collaborating with managers to improve retention and growth opportunities. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of HRBP experience and possess a current PHR or SPHR certification. The role offers a competitive compensation package along with remote-first work flexibility and excellent benefits.

Benefits

401K with a match

Monthly grocery stipend

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HRBP experience.
• Deep knowledge of California employment laws required.
• Experience in a tech company is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Build performance management processes.
• Improve engagement programs.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws.

Skills

HRBP experience

Knowledge of U.S. employment laws

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets

Coaching skills

Education

Current PHR or SPHR certification

Job description

About Us

We are a very profitable and fast‑growing healthcare startup—a small and mighty team of 200 helping people find and enroll in ACA health coverage. As the largest health insurance exchange for the ACA, enrolling more individuals than healthcare.gov and all our competitors, we have helped over 10 million people enroll in health coverage to date in 2024. We're a mission‑driven team that advocates for and cares deeply about the people we serve.

We're a double bottom‑line company: revenues and enrollments in ACA coverage. The ACA brings high‑quality, comprehensive, affordable health coverage within reach for low‑income Americans, and we exist to make that promise a reality. Your contribution will help hundreds of thousands of people navigate the complex and confusing health insurance industry and enable them to access health care when needed.

We are committed to building a team balanced in representation to serve best the people who use our products. We believe in creating inclusive and equitable spaces that build trust and respect and foster a sense of belonging. These values are at the core of our culture and will continue to lead our organization to successful outcomes.

About the Role

This is a hands‑on, individual contributor role where you'll be a strategic partner and trusted advisor while also running the day‑to‑day. You'll own performance management and engagement programs, partner with managers across the organization, and ensure compliance for both hourly and salaried employees.

You will report to the VP of People Operations, whom you'll work with to build scalable, people‑first programs that attract, retain, and engage top talent.

The base salary range is $155,000–$200,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

You Will

• Build performance management processes, and manager training
• Improve engagement programs and manage company‑wide engagement tools
• Partner with managers to support retention, promote growth opportunities, and handle employee relations
• Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws; maintain policies
• Collaborate with Total Rewards on compensation and benefits strategy
• Balance strategy with hands‑on HR administration and systems management

You Have

• 8+ years of HRBP experience and current PHR or SPHR certification
• Knowledgeable about U.S. employment laws and regulations across several states, with a deep knowledge of California laws required
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
• Experience with both hourly and salaried workforces.
• Experience building performance management programs.
• Experience with coaching, employee relations, and change management.
• Comfort working in a lean, startup environment.
• Bonus: Experience in a tech company.

What We Offer (Full‑time, Not Temporary/Not Seasonal)

• Remote‑first company (US‑based remote only)
• Great compensation package at a high‑growth, profitable company
• Excellent benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental coverage for you, your spouse, and dependents
• HSA/FSA options with corresponding contribution limits
• Monthly grocery stipend and home internet reimbursement
• 401K w/ a match after a grace period
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Disability insurance (Short and Long Term)
• Parental leave
• Four (4) weeks of paid vacation in addition to paid holidays
• Home office budget for remote team members
• Mental health and other wellbeing support programs through a partner network

Location

United States (Remote)

We welcome and encourage people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, identities, abilities, and perspectives to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and a fun place to work. Come join the team at HealthSherpa!