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About the Role
Hippo is seeking a credible and independent People Business Partner (HRBP) to support stakeholders across business lines and core functions. This role involves diagnosing organizational health, managing employee relations, and translating business challenges into people solutions within a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary People Business Partner to assigned stakeholders, advising leaders on organizational health, talent, performance, and workforce planning.
- Translate complex business priorities into people recommendations and anticipate people risks.
- Coach managers on performance management, difficult conversations, and team development.
- Partner with L&D to enhance manager and leadership effectiveness.
- Drive culture and engagement within client groups by identifying issues, facilitating solutions, and tracking progress.
- Execute employee relations case management from intake through resolution with disciplined documentation and risk-aware judgment.
- Advise managers on policy interpretation, conduct matters, and performance actions, ensuring consistent and legally compliant application.
- 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.
- Contribute to cross-functional People initiatives and support People leadership on enterprise priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 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.
Skills
- Organizational health
- Talent management
- Performance management
- Workforce planning
- Employee relations
- Coaching
- Manager development
- Culture and engagement
- Policy interpretation
- Data analysis
- Risk management
- Communication
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options
- 100% covered dental and vision for you and your family
- Wellness program that rewards healthy habits
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- Short & long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Equity compensation
- Training and internal career growth opportunities
- Flexible Time Off
- 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- Snacks and drinks available
- Catered lunches for onsite employees
About the Company
- Hippo was built on a promise: make homeownership effortless.
- We use technology and data to help our customers stay ahead of problems and protect what matters most.
- Hippo operates as a diversified carrier platform, partnering with MGAs to deliver tailored program solutions.
- Our team values ownership, curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Equal Opportunity
- Hippo is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
- Hippo’s applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s disability or need for accommodation.
- Any Hippo applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Hippo’s People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.