People Partner

Cover Genius; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment with hybrid schedule

Flexible PTO

Employee stock options

Job summary

Cover Genius in San Francisco is seeking a People Partner to align HR initiatives with business objectives. This role involves strategic guidance on organizational design and talent management, ensuring compliance with labor laws.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to cultivate an inclusive work environment. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of HR experience, with at least 4 years in an HR Business Partner role in the US.
• In-depth knowledge of current U.S. employment laws and HR principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to formulate actionable HR plans.
• Guide management on people-related issues and policies.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.

Skills

5-7 years of HR experience in an HR Business Partner role

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education

Degree in Human Resources or equivalent

Job description

About The Company

Cover Genius is a Series E insurtech that protects the global customers of the world’s largest digital companies, including Booking Holdings (owner of Priceline, Kayak and Booking.com), Intuit, Uber, Hopper, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Descartes ShipRush, Zip and SeatGeek. We are also available at Amazon, Flipkart, eBay, Wayfair and Southeast Asia’s largest company, Shopee. Our partners integrate with XCover, our award‑winning insurance distribution platform, to embed protection for millions of customers worldwide each year.

Our team and products have been recognized with dozens of awards, including being ranked by the Financial Times as the #1 fastest‑growing company in APAC in 2020.

About The Role

As a People Partner on our People Team, this position serves as a strategic partner to assigned regional leaders and employees, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives. The HRBP will provide comprehensive HR support and expertise, fostering a positive work environment, driving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with all relevant labor laws and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand their strategies, objectives, and challenges, and translate them into actionable HR plans.
• Provide strategic guidance and support on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and change management initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management on all people‑related issues.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and calibration.
• Provide guidance and counsel to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
• Promote and foster a positive and inclusive work environment that drives high employee morale and engagement.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints or concerns with fairness and objectivity.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding process to ensure smooth transitions and integrations into teams.
• Lead and support change management efforts within the business units, ensuring smooth transitions and employee adoption of new processes or structures.
• Drive Talent Strategy: Partner with business leaders to champion robust talent mapping, succession planning, and performance calibration cycles that identify high‑potential employees and proactively address future capability gaps.
• Enable Manager Capabilities: Coach and guide people managers on building tailored development plans, defining clear career pathways, and cultivating a culture of continuous feedback and accountability.
• Design, implement, and track the impact of targeted training initiatives and leadership development programs tailored to your specific business units.

What You Will Bring

• 5–7 years of HR experience, with at least 4 years in an HR Business Partner role specifically supporting teams in the United States. Knowledge of Canadian employment law is helpful but not required.
• Previous talent development experience is highly preferred but not required.
• In‑depth knowledge of HR principles, practices, and current U.S. employment laws.
• Degree in Human Resources or equivalent training program.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to build rapport and trust at all levels of the organization.

What You Will Have

• Proven ability to partner seamlessly with diverse, cross‑functional teams.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently while executing on directed goals.
• Open to working alternative or flexible schedules as needed to meet global client needs and project deadlines.
• High attention to detail paired with robust organizational and time‑management skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of discretion, professional integrity, and a proven track record of handling confidential information.

Why Cover Genius?

• Flexible work environment – hybrid schedule with office days on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, and home days on Wednesday and Thursday, with flexible start/finish times.
• Flexible PTO to support work–life balance.
• Employee stock options as part of the compensation package.
• Opportunities to work with like‑minded colleagues who are passionate about both the work and giving back to the community.

Compensation

• The cash compensation range for this role is $130,000–$165,000. Compensation will vary based on experience.

EEO Statement

Cover Genius promotes diversity and inclusivity. We don't tolerate discrimination, demeaning treatment of anyone, or harassment due to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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