People Business Partner (HRBP)

The role

You will serve as the primary People Business Partner to assigned stakeholders across Hippo's business lines. You will advise leaders on org health, talent, performance, and workforce planning while managing employee relations and translating business priorities into people recommendations.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary People Business Partner to assigned stakeholders
• Translate complex business priorities into people recommendations
• Coach managers on performance management, difficult conversations, and team development
• Partner with L&D to strengthen manager and leadership effectiveness
• Drive culture and engagement within client groups
• Execute ER case management from intake through resolution
• Advise managers on policy interpretation, conduct matters, and performance actions
• Partner with People Operations, Talent Acquisition, People Programs, and Total Rewards
• Contribute to cross-functional People initiatives

Required qualifications

• 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
• Strong analytical capability
• Demonstrated ability to manage ER matters independently
• Exceptional judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to build trust quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Advanced degree
• Experience supporting technical, product, or business-development-oriented organizations
• Insurance, financial services, banking, or a similarly regulated industry experience
• Familiarity with underwriting, actuarial, or portfolio/program management functions
• Property & Casualty insurance experience
• Experience supporting actuarial, underwriting, reinsurance, or MGA/program business functions
• HR certifications: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or GPHR

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

About the company

Hippo uses technology and data to help customers stay ahead of problems and protect what matters most. It operates as a diversified carrier platform, partnering with MGAs to deliver tailored program solutions.