Global VP of Human Resources

Honeycomb Insurance•Chicago, IL

1d•$250,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Honeycomb Insurance is a rapidly growing global startup that is reinventing the commercial real estate insurance industry. We are seeking an exceptional HR leader and Operator to join our team as the Global VP of Human Resources. In this role, you will own the people function end to end across the U.S. and Israel, reporting to the COO and partnering closely with global leadership. You will be instrumental in setting HR strategy, shaping policy, raising the bar on talent, and protecting a strong, high-performing culture as we scale. We are an AI-driven insurance company, and our people are the foundation of our success. We have built an authentic hive culture grounded in ownership, innovation, flexibility, teamwork, a sense of urgency, and a work-hard, play-hard mindset.

Requirements

Proven experience as a senior HR leader in a high-growth tech company or startup environment.
Hands-on AI fluency: You already use AI daily in your own work and have used it to redesign or accelerate HR workflows. You are eager to push this further, not cautious about it.
Deep understanding of HR best practices, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and organizational development.
An operator's mindset: You align HR initiatives with business objectives, drive measurable impact, and are comfortable building from scratch.
Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing HR teams.
Exceptional communication with the ability to influence and collaborate directly across all levels of the organization.
Experience in a US-Israeli company: Managing cross-border HR challenges and working with both U.S. and Israeli leadership and teams.
Knowledge of U.S. labor laws and employment regulations
Proficiency in HRIS and HR technologies: Rippling experience is a major advantage. Lead the efforts to support data-driven decision-making.
A BA in Human Resources or a related field is required.

Nice To Haves

An MA or MBA is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Own and execute HR strategy across the U.S. and Israel in direct support of the company's growth and business goals.
Embed AI across the HR function, using AI tools personally and building AI-augmented workflows for recruiting, onboarding, performance, and people analytics so a lean team operates with outsized leverage.
Lead recruitment end to end, from talent acquisition through onboarding, delivering a top-tier candidate and employee experience.
Drive a high-performing global work environment through employee engagement, professional development, and retention.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the COO and senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning.
Lead compensation, benefits, and performance management to keep our practices competitive, equitable, and clear.
Manage and resolve employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with local and global labor laws and a fair, inclusive workplace.
Design training and development programs that support career growth and continuous learning.
Own the HR tech stack, implementing and optimizing the HRIS and supporting systems to drive efficiency and data-driven decisions.
Ensure compliance with all Israeli and U.S. employment laws and regulations.