Honeycomb Insurance is hiring: HR Director in Chicago

Honeycomb is a rapidly expanding, well-funded startup committed to setting the benchmark for excellence in the InsureTech industry. Our foundation is built on cutting-edge technology, but our greatest asset is our exceptional team of professionals. By seamlessly integrating AI, state-of-the-art technology, and profound human expertise, each engineer at Honeycomb plays a pivotal role in shaping our trajectory.

Honeycomb is expected to cross $100M in annual sales in Q1 2024 while maintaining its strong and highly sustainable growth.
What You'll Do

As we expand in the US, we are seeking a visionary and strategic HR Director to lead our HR initiatives and support our growing team. The US HR Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing HR strategies aligned with our global objectives. Reporting directly to the VP of HR, this role will be responsible for overseeing all HR functions across the United States.

Shaping Our Culture and Workforce:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Oversee all aspects of recruitment in the US, from developing sourcing strategies to onboarding new hires and ensuring a positive employee experience.
• Nurture a positive working environment and drive initiatives to foster employee engagement, professional development, and a positive work environment.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
• Oversee compensation and benefits administration, ensuring competitive and equitable compensation practices.
• Assess training needs and develop training programs to ensure continuous learning and development for employees.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Your Expertise Makes the Difference:

• Proven experience as an HR Director or similar executive role, in the tech industry - a must.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to translate company goals into actionable HR initiatives.
• Proven success in developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies to attract and hire top talent.
• Deep understanding of employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, and training and development.
• A demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with all levels of the organization, from senior leadership to frontline employees.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in HR information systems (HRIS) and relevant HR software.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop HR teams.
• BSc/BA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or relevant field; MSc/MA/MBA is a plus.
• The role is based in Chicago, IL, with a hybrid work model (3 days in the office).

Beyond the Resume: A Culture Champion

• You're a passionate leader who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• You possess a strong sense of integrity and a commitment to fairness and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives.
• You're a data-driven decision-maker who leverages HR analytics to inform strategic decisions.
• You're a continuous learner with a desire to stay abreast of the latest HR trends and best practices.

Benefits:

• Health Benefits
• Employee options grant
• 401K
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid national holidays