People Business Partner

Hinge Health • San Francisco, CA

35d

About The Position

Hinge Health’s People Business Partner (PBP) team is seeking a strategic and empathetic People Business Partner to drive employee engagement, talent development, and a thriving organizational culture. You will serve as a critical partner to our Operations leadership team, implementing people programs that align with both employee needs and business goals. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a fast-paced, high-performing team, ensuring that our clinical and operational teams are supported to do their best work.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in a People Business Partner or HR Generalist role.
• Employee Relations Mastery: Proven experience guiding managers on performance improvement, coaching, disciplinary actions, and conducting investigations.
• Operational Excellence: Experience participating in or leading the execution of core people cycles (Performance Reviews, Engagement Surveys, Compensation Planning).
• HR Knowledge: Strong understanding of federal/state employment laws, HR policies, and compliance requirements.
• A Trusted Advisor: You build high-trust relationships with managers and employees alike, acting as a sounding board and a fair mediator. You are known for your discretion, empathy, and ability to navigate difficult conversations with care.
• A Data-Driven Problem Solver: You don’t just report numbers; you analyze trends in attrition, engagement, and performance to uncover insights that drive action. You use data to tell a compelling story that influences decision-making.
• A Resilient Operator: You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. You can "Make Results Happen" by balancing urgent employee needs with long-term strategic projects, always keeping compliance and fairness at the forefront.
• A "Learn-it-all": You proactively stay up-to-date on HR best practices and employment laws. You are constantly looking for ways to improve internal policies and processes to create a better workplace for everyone.

Nice To Haves

• HR Certification: PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification.
• Data Proficiency: Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, Lattice) and a strong ability to analyze data to drive insights.
• High-Growth Experience: Previous experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth technology or healthcare environment.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to manage projects independently with limited supervision, ensuring stakeholders are aligned and deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Build trust with your client group (first-level Operations leaders) and understand their unique business challenges.
• Audit current team health metrics and effectively manage day-to-day employee relations cases with guidance.
• Drive the execution of key people programs, including performance reviews and engagement surveys, ensuring high completion rates and quality conversations.
• Independently resolve complex employee relations issues and partner with the Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to deliver data-backed HR solutions.
• Become a strategic advisor for your client group, using data to influence long-term talent planning and organizational design.
• Lead cross-functional project management efforts to enhance consistency and efficiency in our people policies, directly contributing to higher retention and engagement scores.

Benefits

• Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.
• Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.
• Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development
• Grow with us through discounted company stock through our ESPP with easy payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed