Global VP of Human Resources

Honeycomb Insurance•Chicago, IL

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Honeycomb Insurance is a rapidly growing global startup, generously backed by top-tier investors and powered by an exceptional team of thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers. Dual-headquartered in Chicago and Tel Aviv (R&D center), and with 6 offices across the U.S., we are reinventing the commercial real estate insurance industry. We ensure every employee feels deeply connected to our mission and one another. If you’re looking for a place where innovation is celebrated, culture actually means something, and smart people challenge you to be better every day - Honeycomb might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. We are looking for an exceptional HR leader and Operator As Global VP of Human Resources at Honeycomb, 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 help set HR strategy, shape policy, raise the bar on talent, and protect 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.
Operator – You love getting things done. Build and run programs, and own the outcome.
AI-native – You use AI personally to multiply a lean team's impact and drive your team to find use cases for automation regularly.
Direct and low-ego – You say the hard thing early, in a respectful manner, and to the right person. You play the work, not the politics.
Strategic thinker – You align HR with business goals for long-term growth.
People-centric – You build a positive, engaging, high-performing culture with a “can-do” mentality.
Data-driven – You use analytics for informed people decisions.
Structured – You are strong in process design and implementation.
Culturally aware – You know how to lead diverse, international teams, understand cultural gaps, and help bridge them.

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.