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Warning: Fraudulent Job Adverts Beware of fraudulent activities claiming to represent Insurify. We are not associated with any entities soliciting personal information or payment. The safety of our job seekers is a top priority, and we actively work to prevent such incidents. Insurify will never request sensitive information or payment during the hiring process. Be cautious of text-only interviews, interviews conducted through Microsoft Teams, or suspicious offer letters. Why us? Insurify is one of America’s fastest-growing MIT FinTech startups and has been recognized as one of Inc. 5,000’s fastest-growing private companies in America in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021, Forbes Fintech 50 List for 2023, 2022, and 2021, Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startups of 2022 global and Top 100 InsurTech company. We’re changing the way millions of people compare, buy and manage insurance with artificial intelligence, technology, and superior product design. Our company vision is to be recognized as the preeminent and most trusted digital agent for insurance comparison, purchase, and management. Our team is critical to achieving our vision and fostering the right culture is essential to our team’s success. Join us if you like $1.3 Trillion market opportunity MIT alumni founders Female-led startup $130M total funding Strong leadership team with experience from many successful startups around the world How you will make an impact We're looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to support our Engineering, Product, Marketing, SEO/Content teams. As a senior member of the People & Culture team, you are a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leadership across these functions, in a fast-paced, digital environment. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of how technical teams operate, and the ability to turn business challenges into clear, practical solutions that can scale. You will be accountable for P&C delivery globally for these functions working with team members in Cambridge, MA and Sofia, Bulgaria. You will be based in our Cambridge office, working onsite at least 3 days each week. In this role, you will: Build strong, trusted relationships with employees and leaders, becoming a go-to partner and coach across the organization Develop a deep understanding of how the business operates to inform people decisions Advise leaders on organizational growth, including team structure, workforce planning, and change management Partner with leadership to advise on how teams are structured and scaled, while coaching managers to effectively lead distributed teams Drive performance improvements, including guidance on expectations, performance, and compensation structures Use data and trends to inform recommendations and drive practical, scalable people solutions Manage employee relations issues with fairness and sound judgment, escalating when needed Lead key P&C processes such as engagement surveys, performance management, and compensation reviews Lead learning and development initiatives that build skills across the organization Own People & Culture programs and initiatives for the department, partnering with the regional P&C team to ensure consistency across locations while adapting to local needs. Partner with legal and regional P&C team to navigate employment law, compliance, and cultural nuances across all locations where Insurify operates. Closely partner with the Workplace function to ensure it remains a top priority for the team, providing structure and guidance to team members working in this space. Own the immigration program for Insurify, partnering directly with Insurify's immigration counsel to plan for and execute on visa and sponsorship needs Contribute to cross-functional P&C initiatives that drive meaningful change Stay aware of relevant regulatory and licensing requirements, partnering with specialists as needed Mentor and support other members of the P&C team as a senior voice on the function Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment This is a hybrid position that requires candidates to be able to come into our Cambridge, MA office. Who you are 6-10+ years of HR Business Partner or related experience, ideally supporting customer-facing or operations teams (e.g., sales, service, or support) in high-volume environments Experience in insurance or technology sectors, and/or supporting technical teams Strong understanding of US employment law and experience managing employee relations in complex or high-volume settings Experience supporting distributed teams, shift-based workforces, or global organizations Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including at senior / executive levels. Strong coaching and communication skills, with experience supporting managers in performance-driven environments Ability to translate business needs into practical people solutions and drive initiatives from start to finish Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and tell a clear story Comfortable working independently in fast-paced, evolving environments, with a proactive and collaborative approach Strong judgment, resilience, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations with calmness and clarity Familiarity with HRIS tools (e.g., Rippling) and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Maestro) Exposure to short and long-term incentive compensation and/or regulated environments Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Benefits Competitive compensation Generous stock options Health, Dental Coverages 401K plan with match Unlimited PTO Generous company holiday calendar Learning & Development Stipends Paid Family Leave Social impact volunteer time Catered lunches in the office Insurify is committed to offering a fair, competitive, and transparent compensation program that supports our mission to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Our compensation philosophy is guided by several factors including a candidate’s relevant experience, education/training, job-related skills, and location. In addition to the base salary our total compensation package includes health coverage, retirement contributions, and additional wellbeing benefits. Some positions may be eligible for company equity. Below is the base compensation range candidates working out Cambridge, MA: $130,000-$160,000 We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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$1.3 Trillion market opportunity
MIT alumni founders
Female-led startup
$130M total funding
Strong leadership team with experience from many successful startups around the world
How you will make an impact
Build strong, trusted relationships with employees and leaders, becoming a go-to partner and coach across the organization
Develop a deep understanding of how the business operates to inform people decisions
Advise leaders on organizational growth, including team structure, workforce planning, and change management
Partner with leadership to advise on how teams are structured and scaled, while coaching managers to effectively lead distributed teams
Drive performance improvements, including guidance on expectations, performance, and compensation structures
Use data and trends to inform recommendations and drive practical, scalable people solutions
Manage employee relations issues with fairness and sound judgment, escalating when needed
Lead key P&C processes such as engagement surveys, performance management, and compensation reviews
Lead learning and development initiatives that build skills across the organization
Own People & Culture programs and initiatives for the department, partnering with the regional P&C team to ensure consistency across locations while adapting to local needs.
Partner with legal and regional P&C team to navigate employment law, compliance, and cultural nuances across all locations where Insurify operates.
Closely partner with the Workplace function to ensure it remains a top priority for the team, providing structure and guidance to team members working in this space.
Own the immigration program for Insurify, partnering directly with Insurify's immigration counsel to plan for and execute on visa and sponsorship needs
Contribute to cross-functional P&C initiatives that drive meaningful change
Stay aware of relevant regulatory and licensing requirements, partnering with specialists as needed
Mentor and support other members of the P&C team as a senior voice on the function
Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment

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