Director, HR Business Partner at Headway (New York)

Headway helps people find therapists who take their insurance and get affordable mental health care. This role is based out of either our New York City office or San Francisco office, and is in person 2 days a week.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to executives across the business organization (CRO, CCO, CPO, COO, and their leadership teams)
• Manage and develop a team of HR Business Partners
• Lead performance management and talent review processes with rigor and fairness across the business organization
• Partner with leaders to design scalable org structures, strengthen alignment, and enable growth
• Build trusted relationships with executives and managers, providing candid, actionable feedback that sharpens leadership effectiveness
• Leverage people data to identify trends, diagnose root causes, and drive measurable improvements in organizational health

Requirements

• Have 12+ years of progressive experience in HR or HR-adjacent roles (e.g., Chief of Staff, Strategy, Consulting)
• Are a strategic operator who can anticipate organizational needs, shape people strategies, and influence through credibility and insight
• Are data-driven, using qualitative and quantitative insights to inform decision-making, program design, and measurement of impact
• Are a trusted coach and advisor, capable of balancing candor and empathy while influencing at all levels
• Have deep expertise in org design, performance management, and leadership development
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth settings where agility, sound judgment, and ownership are essential

Location and schedule

• Hybrid in New York, New York
• This role is based out of either our New York City office or San Francisco office, and is in person 2 days a week

Salary and benefits

US base salary $212,000 to $265,000 a year. Headway also offers equity and benefits; the full list is on the posting.

How to apply

Apply on the company's own site.