People Business Partner (HRBP)

Hippo Insurance•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hippo was built on a promise: make homeownership effortless. Nearly a decade later, that mission still drives us. We use technology and data to help our customers stay ahead of problems and protect what matters most. Today, that same tech-native approach powers our work beyond homeowners. Hippo operates as a diversified carrier platform, partnering with MGAs to deliver tailored program solutions that help them grow and deliver better customer experiences. Behind that work is a team that values ownership, curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're energized by building what's next, we'd love to meet you. You are a credible, independent People Business Partner who thrives in complex, cross-functional environments. You bring hands-on experience supporting product, underwriting, actuarial, business development, or other operational and strategic functions — and you know how to build credibility with subject-matter experts while still driving the fundamentals of great HR business partnering. You manage the full HRBP cycle without day-to-day oversight: diagnosing org health issues, navigating employee relations (ER) with sound judgment, and translating complex business problems into people solutions that land. You're as comfortable partnering with an actuarial or underwriting leader on talent planning as you are coaching a manager through a difficult conversation or briefing senior leadership on engagement trends. You hold a high bar for consistency and confidentiality, and you build trust quickly — with technical experts and business leaders alike. A background in insurance, financial services, or another regulated industry is a strong plus, but what matters most is your ability to partner credibly with technical, fast-moving client groups and translate their priorities into people strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree a plus
5+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience with demonstrated depth in employee relations and performance management
Experience supporting technical, product, or business-development-oriented organizations preferred — comfort building credibility with subject-matter experts and translating technical priorities into people strategy
Strong analytical capability; able to interpret workforce data, identify trends, and translate findings into clear recommendations
Demonstrated ability to manage ER matters independently and in a consistent, risk-aware, and legally sound manner from intake through resolution
Exceptional judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to build trust quickly with managers and leaders at all levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to advise with clarity and hold a position under pressure
Insurance, financial services, banking, or a similarly regulated industry experience strongly preferred; familiarity with underwriting, actuarial, or portfolio/program management functions a plus

Nice To Haves

Property & Casualty insurance experience
Experience supporting actuarial, underwriting, reinsurance, or MGA/program business functions
HR certifications a plus: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or GPHR

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary People Business Partner to assigned stakeholders across Hippo's business lines and/or core functions, which may include product management, underwriting, actuarial, business development, and other enabling groups — advising leaders on org health, talent, performance, and workforce planning
Translate complex business priorities (new product lines, portfolio growth, program partnerships) into people recommendations; anticipate people risks before they become operational problems and bring a clear point of view to leadership
Coach managers across operational and business functions on performance management, difficult conversations, and team development with consistency and practical guidance
Partner with L&D to strengthen manager and leadership effectiveness; connect managers to the right resources and close capability gaps within your client groups
Drive culture and engagement within your client groups by identifying issues early, facilitating solutions, and tracking measurable progress
Execute ER case management across Hippo from intake through resolution, with disciplined documentation and risk-aware judgment
Advise managers on policy interpretation, conduct matters, and performance actions; ensure consistent and legally compliant application across client groups
Partner with People Operations, Talent Acquisition, People Programs, and Total Rewards to deliver integrated people programs; interpret workforce data to surface trends and actionable recommendations for technical and business-facing teams
Contribute to cross-functional People initiatives and support People leadership on enterprise priorities as needed