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Senior HR Business Partner, R&D

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Let’s face it, a company whose mission is human transformation better have some fresh thinking about the employer/employee relationship. We do. We can’t cram it all in here, but you’ll start noticing it from the first interview. Even our candidate experience is different. And when you get an offer from us (and accept it), you get way more than a paycheck. You get a personal BetterUp Coach, a development plan, a trained and coached manager, the most amazing team you’ve ever met (yes, each with their own personal BetterUp Coach), and most importantly, work that matters. This makes for a remarkably focused and fulfilling work experience. Frankly, it’s not for everyone. But for people with fire in their belly, it’s a game-changing, career-defining, soul-lifting move. Join us and we promise you the most intense and fulfilling years of your career, doing life-changing work in a fun, inventive, soulful culture. If that sounds exciting—and the job description below feels like a fit—we really should start talking. As the

Senior HR Business Partner supporting the R&D organization

you’ll play a critical role in shaping how we scale our technical teams, build high-performing engineering culture, and accelerate innovation through our people. You will serve as a

strategic thought partner

to our R&D leaders, deeply embedded in their business priorities, and will influence decisions related to organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and talent investments. What you’ll do: Partner closely with

Engineering, Product, and Design leaders

to align team structures, capabilities, and workflows to business goals and product priorities.

Translate the needs of a dynamic technical organization into

forward-looking talent strategies

that support innovation, velocity, and long-term scalability.

Anticipate organizational challenges and proactively design

strategic org interventions —from role clarity and team design to leadership coaching and change planning.

Use data to

diagnose organizational health

and influence decisions around team effectiveness, retention, engagement, and performance.

Guide leaders through

complex transitions , including scaling, restructuring, and cross-functional change—ensuring strong change narratives and employee clarity.

Embed with your client group to provide

on-the-ground leadership coaching , ensuring managers are supported, upskilled, and aligned on expectations.

Collaborate across People teams (e.g., Talent, L&D, Total Rewards) to deliver integrated solutions that improve the employee experience and business outcomes.

Champion the responsible adoption of

AI and intelligent tooling

in talent practices, enabling efficiency, insight, and future-readiness for our R&D teams.

If you have some or all of the following, please apply: 10+ years of HRBP, consulting, and/or business partnership experience, with at least 6–7 years directly supporting

R&D, Product, or Engineering teams

in high-growth or technology organizations

Track record of

direct partnership with business leaders

on talent, culture, and organizational change

Demonstrated ability to use

AI tools to enhance your own work , improve efficiency, and accelerate learning.

Strong

analytical skills

and experience using data to inform decision-making (Google Sheets / Excel proficiency preferred)

Comfortable in

ambiguous, fast-paced environments

where needs evolve quickly

Demonstrated

influence without authority

across cross-functional partners

Experience with

global teams or scaling internationally

is a plus

Strong problem-solving skills, ability to analyze data, understand trends, and develop recommendations for action based on the analysis

Benefits: At BetterUp, we are committed to living out our mission every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community. Access to BetterUp coaching; one for you and one for a friend or family member

A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Per year: All federal/statutory holidays observed

4 BetterUp Inner Workdays ( https://www.betterup.co/inner-work )

5 Volunteer Days to give back

Learning and Development stipend

Company wide Summer & Winter breaks

Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp

401(k) self contribution

We are dedicated to building diverse teams that fuel an authentic workplace and sense of belonging for each and every employee. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we encourage everyone interested in joining us to apply. BetterUp Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, BetterUp Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. At BetterUp, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, residence location, as well as market indicators. The range below is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. The base salary range for this role is $126,000 – $198,000. If you live in New York, the base salary range for this role is: $144,000– $198,000: New York City $126,000– $172,700: Albany, Buffalo, Nassau, Newburgh, Rochester, Syracuse Protecting your privacy and treating your personal information with care is very important to us, and central to the entire BetterUp family. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed in accordance with our

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