HRBP & Talent Acquisition Partner

Honeycomb Insurance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeycomb Insurance is seeking an HRBP & Talent Acquisition Partner based in Chicago to drive recruitment and HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in human resources, showcasing strong communication skills and a strategic mindset. This role is pivotal in shaping the company's culture and supporting its growth in the U.S. market.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Employee options grant

401K

Flexible paid time off

Paid national holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as Human Resources Partner and recruiter.
• Solid understanding of HR practices including performance, employee relations, and engagement.
• Proven success recruiting for fast-paced, high-growth companies.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for both technical and non-technical roles.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for U.S.-based managers.
• Lead employee engagement efforts and culture initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

Tools

HR Tools

ATS Tools

Job description

Honeycomb Insurance is a deep-tech property and casualty digital insurer specializing in providing tailored coverage for landlords and condominium associations. Using advanced computer vision and AI developed by insurance industry experts, Honeycomb has developed a best-in-class underwriting engine that delivers competitive pricing and customized policies for a diverse range of properties often overlooked by traditional carriers – all while maintaining an industry-leading loss ratio. Its intuitive, streamlined platform eliminates the need for lengthy approval processes and physical property inspections, making the insurance process faster and more efficient.

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in the United States and Israel, Honeycomb operates across 18 major states, covering 60% of the U.S. population, and manages insured assets exceeding $45 billion.

What You’ll Do

We’re looking for a seasoned HRBP & Talent Acquisition Partner to join our People team in Chicago — someone who’s passionate about both finding top talent and helping it thrive.

In this dual-role, you’ll be responsible for end-to-end recruitment while also partnering with business leaders on core HR initiatives.

As we enter our next phase of growth, we’re looking for an HRBP & Talent Acquisition Partner who is eager to play a strategic and operational role in shaping our people and culture. This is a high-impact position for someone who is both business-savvy and people-centric, capable of supporting leaders, attracting outstanding talent, and embedding strong, scalable HR practices across the company. This is a high-impact position where you'll directly shape our growth and culture in the U.S.

HR Business Partner

• Serve as a trusted advisor to U.S.-based managers and teams
• Support onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, welfare and development initiatives
• Lead employee engagement efforts, pulse surveys, retention programs, and culture initiatives
• Help implement and localize global HR policies and programs in the U.S.
• Identify and address people challenges and opportunities across the employee lifecycle
• Ensure alignment with local and global employment regulations to support compliant and efficient operations
• Partner with the HR Director on strategic projects to support our culture and growth

Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for both technical and non-technical roles, from sourcing to offer
• Partner with hiring managers to define roles, craft job descriptions, and build hiring strategies
• Build and manage a strong candidate pipeline using sourcing strategies and AI tools
• Provide a top-notch candidate experience from first contact to on boarding
• Track, analyze, and report on recruiting metrics and market insights
• Collaborate with the existing recruiter and broader HR team to scale global hiring efforts

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience as Human Resources Partner and recruiter
• Solid understanding of HR practices including performance, employee relations, and engagement
• Proven success recruiting for fast-paced, high-growth companies (startups or tech preferred)
• Strong communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and a hands-on approach, get-things-done mindset
• Experience working with HR and ATS tools (e.g., Greenhouse, HiBob, etc.)
• Comfortable working hybrid in our Chicago office 4 days a week

Beyond the Resume: A Culture Champion

• You're a people person with a strong business oriented mindset
• You're a passionate talent partner who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• You're a continuous learner with a desire to stay abreast of the latest industry trends and best practices.
• You are creative and think outside the box
• You are a problem solver who sees opportunity where others see a problem
• Hands-on, curious, and proactive - you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves

Benefit & Compensation

• Salary Range: $90K - $125K (Pending Experience)
• Health Benefits
• Employee options grant
• 401K
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid national holidays