Director, People Business Partner

GeneDx•New York City, NY

7d•$160,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com . As the Director, People Business Partner (Individual Contributor), you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our people strategy, leading with boldness, urgency, and a relentless focus on impact. You’ll report to the Sr. Director of People Experience, work closely with the Head of People and our Management Team, and set the pace for what’s possible in genomics leadership.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive HR experience - always setting the pace and raising the bar.
Proven ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
Experience as a strategic PBP, partnering with senior and executive leaders in complex, fast-evolving environments.
Relentless focus on data-driven insights, with the analytical skills to interpret trends and drive decisions.
Deep expertise in change management, organizational design, and leadership development.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills—comfortable influencing at the highest levels.
Mastery of the HR landscape: performance management, talent management, compensation, employee relations, employment law, and a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Results-focused, deadline-driven, and unafraid to challenge the norm or synthesize complex information into bold, actionable solutions.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, lead through transformation, and drive continuous improvement.
Comfort working autonomously and collaboratively, with a high degree of judgment and a bias for action.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, with experience running and analyzing reports.
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

Mentor and inspire a high-performing People Business Partner (PBP) team, instilling the confidence, drive, and discipline it takes to lead—and win.
Embed people experience tools and training into our DNA, ensuring every PBP is a trusted advisor and a catalyst for excellence.
Act as the direct PBP for a key business function, setting the standard for engagement and support.
Build strong partnerships with management and the Executive Leadership Team, always pushing boundaries and driving solutions that redefine what’s possible for our people and our business.
Listen deeply to employees, leaders, and partners. Use data, feedback, and insights to deliver value at every touchpoint—because the experience depends on you.
Ensure that people metrics are aligned with business goals and talent strategies.
Champion change management, talent strategies, and people best practices that put our people and patients first.
Lead transformation initiatives that create ease, efficiency, and impact.
Identify opportunities to improve, scale, and disrupt—moving fast and thinking beyond what’s comfortable.
Use people data and analytics to craft compelling stories, influence decisions, and shape what’s next.
Drive change with clarity and conviction. Present data-driven insights that inform leadership decisions and drive meaningful, measurable results.
Don’t wait for agreement—lead forward, challenge norms, and own the outcome.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance. Ensure the PBP team is aligned, equipped, and empowered to deliver with excellence.
Balance autonomy with collaboration, and always follow through—because greatness is measured in results, not intentions.
Be direct, respectful, and open. Ask questions, share feedback, and grow together.
Serve as a thought partner to leaders, anticipating and adapting to evolving workforce needs in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.