BetterUp
Overview
Senior HR Business Partner, R&D at BetterUp. This role partners with R&D leaders to shape how we scale technical teams, build an engineering culture, and accelerate innovation through people. You will serve as a strategic thought partner embedded in business priorities, influencing organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and talent investments. Responsibilities
Partner 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 design strategic 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 with 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 to enable efficiency, insight, and future-readiness for R&D teams. Qualifications
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 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, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations. Benefits
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 All federal/statutory holidays observed 4 BetterUp Inner Workdays 5 Volunteer Days Learning and Development stipend Company-wide Summer & Winter breaks Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp 401(k) self contribution Equal Opportunity
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. Base salary for this role ranges from $126,000 – $198,000, with location-based variations. New York City and other New York state locations have specific ranges as applicable. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Senior HR Business Partner, R&D at BetterUp. This role partners with R&D leaders to shape how we scale technical teams, build an engineering culture, and accelerate innovation through people. You will serve as a strategic thought partner embedded in business priorities, influencing organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and talent investments. Responsibilities
Partner 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 design strategic 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 with 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 to enable efficiency, insight, and future-readiness for R&D teams. Qualifications
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 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, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations. Benefits
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 All federal/statutory holidays observed 4 BetterUp Inner Workdays 5 Volunteer Days Learning and Development stipend Company-wide Summer & Winter breaks Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp 401(k) self contribution Equal Opportunity
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. Base salary for this role ranges from $126,000 – $198,000, with location-based variations. New York City and other New York state locations have specific ranges as applicable. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice.
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