Senior HR Business Partner (Interim, Possible Perm)

EvolutionIQ, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the AI SaaS field is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support strategic growth. This interim role, with potential to become permanent, focuses on building a high-performance culture, coaching leaders, and implementing effective HR programs. Located in NYC, the position operates in a collaborative and inclusive environment, emphasizing employee development and organizational success.

Benefits

Full access to medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits

Catered lunch in the office

Hybrid work opportunity from NYC HQ

Qualifications

• 8+ years in People/HR roles, with 3+ years as senior HRBP in tech or startup environments.
• Deep expertise in learning & development, performance management.
• Fluency in employee relations, U.S. employment law, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in scaling values-driven culture during rapid growth.
• Drive business outcomes through strategic HR partnership and talent initiatives.
• Advise leaders on organizational design and change management.

Skills

Strategic HR Leadership

Learning & Development Expertise

Performance & Talent Management

Data-Driven Decision-Maker

Clear, Credible Communicator

High Ownership & Agility

Education

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or other relevant HR certification

Tools

HRIS

Lattice

Pave

Greenhouse

Job description

Senior HR Business Partner + L&D (Interim, Possible Perm)

New York, NY

About Us: EvolutionIQ’s mission is to improve the lives of injured and disabled workers and enable them to return to the workforce, saving billions of dollars in avoidable costs and lost productivity to the US and global economies and make insurance more affordable for everyone. We are currently experiencing massive growth and to accomplish our goals, we are hiring world-class talent who want to help build and scale internally, and transform the insurance space. Our team is our #1 priority, and we have been named one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces 3 years in a row!

Our Team: The EvolutionIQ People Team fosters an inclusive and growth-oriented culture. Our core mission is to help everyone find their purpose at work and achieve business results by focusing on our most valuable asset — our People. We are dedicated to attracting and nurturing highly talented people and promoting a culture where innovation thrives. We champion a positive work environment where every team member feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to reach their utmost potential.

Your Impact: We’re hiring a Senior HR Business Partner on an interim basis with the potential to convert to a permanent role. As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will play a critical role in scaling a high-performance, values-driven culture during a period of rapid growth. Reporting directly to the VP of People, you’ll step in as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees across the organization. You’ll drive business outcomes through strategic HR partnership, expert execution of performance and talent initiatives, and hands-on support in coaching, learning, and employee development.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned HR leader who thrives in dynamic environments, loves solving problems at both the systems and individual level, and is passionate about building org-wide programs that enable people to grow, lead, and deliver at their best. You’ll bring sharp judgment, deep HR acumen, and the ability to flex seamlessly between strategy and execution. We are looking for this person to work out of our NYC office in Manhattan (near Hudson Square) at least 3 days a week.

About You (Key Competencies):

• Strategic HR LeadershipYou’ve led as a true business partner in high-growth environments—advising senior leaders, shaping org design, leading through change, and translating business needs into impactful people strategies.
• Learning & Development ExpertiseYou’ve designed and rolled out L&D initiatives that actually stick—from building foundational manager training to coaching leaders and enabling self-directed career growth at scale.
• Performance & Talent ManagementYou bring experience managing performance cycles, calibrations, and coaching conversations. You know how to build high-accountability cultures where people are motivated to grow, and managers know how to lead.
• HR Business Partner ToolkitYou bring sound judgment, situational fluency, and a bias toward action when navigating sensitive employee relations matters, resolving conflict, or supporting teams through org change.
• Builder's MindsetYou don’t just operate in systems—you build them. Whether launching scalable onboarding, optimizing feedback loops, or rolling out engagement initiatives, you bring structure without red tape.
• Data-Driven Decision-MakerYou’re fluent in HR metrics and use data to spot trends, guide decisions, and influence stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Trusted Cross-Functional PartnerYou collaborate fluidly across Legal, Finance, IT, and business units—balancing risk, compliance, and business priorities with empathy and executional rigor.
• Clear, Credible CommunicatorYou’re a skilled communicator—clear, direct, and empathetic. You know how to coach leaders, navigate complexity, and build trust across all levels of the organization.
• High Ownership & AgilityYou’re proactive, scrappy, and outcome-oriented. You know how to triage competing priorities, adapt quickly, and execute without waiting for perfect conditions.

Experience & Skills Needed:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in People/HR roles, with at least 3+ years in a senior HRBP or equivalent strategic role, ideally in fast-paced, scaling tech or startup environments.
• Deep expertise in learning & development, including designing and rolling out manager training, career development frameworks, and scalable org-wide learning programs.
• Strong background in performance management, including managing review cycles, performance coaching, and developing high-performance, high-accountability cultures.
• Proven ability to advise senior leaders and influence organizational decisions related to org design, change management, and talent planning.
• Fluent in employee relations, with strong judgment in handling sensitive issues, conflict resolution, and legal compliance across multi-state environments.
• Solid working knowledge of U.S. employment law and compliance frameworks (COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ADA, EEO, ERISA, FMLA); familiarity with global employment practices and immigration law is a plus.
• Experienced withHR systems and tools (e.g., HRIS, Lattice, Pave, Greenhouse, or equivalents), with the ability to build dashboards and draw insights from people data.
• Proven success in building or optimizing core HR programs, including onboarding, engagement, recognition, and manager enablement.
• Clear, concise communicator with strong writing, coaching, and facilitation skills across all levels of the business.
• Highly adaptable, execution-oriented, and capable of juggling multiple workstreams in a high-growth, high-change environment.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or other relevant HR certification preferred.

Compensations & Perks:

• Compensation: competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Benefits: full access to medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits
• Opportunity to to work at a growing AI SaaS company
• Catered lunch (in the office) and opportunity to work hybrid out of our NYC HQ

EvolutionIQ appreciates your interest in our company as a place of employment. EvolutionIQ is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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