Director, People Business Partner at Modern Health

Modern Health is a leading mental health benefits platform designed for employers. We are the first global solution to provide employees with access to one-on-one, group, and self-serve digital resources for their emotional, professional, social, financial, and physical well-being. By meeting individuals wherever they are in their mental health journey, we help companies empower their entire workforce to reach their full potential. As a hyper-growth company, we have been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and have achieved unicorn status with support from top-tier investors like Kleiner Perkins and Founders Fund. We operate with a culture of high empathy and high accountability, where we value transparent communication, a bias toward action, and a collective obsession to win.

Key outcomes

• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, translating business objectives into comprehensive people strategies that support organizational health and scalability.
• Design and implement talent programs, including performance enablement, succession planning, and leadership development, to elevate team performance.
• Coach and develop leaders to foster inclusive, high-performing teams while upholding our core values.
• Lead organizational design and change management initiatives to support the company through periods of growth and transformation.
• Utilize qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, diagnose root causes, and drive measurable improvements in employee experience and productivity.
• Manage complex, cross-functional people initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring alignment across the organization.
• Champion a culture of belonging, equity, and inclusion while proactively addressing employee relations and engagement.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience in HR or People operations, with a minimum of 4 years specifically in an HRBP role partnering with executive leadership.
• At least 2 years of experience in a People leadership role, ideally within a tech, healthcare, or high-growth startup environment.
• Proven ability to manage organizational and cultural transformation.
• Strong program management skills with the ability to balance strategic planning and tactical execution.
• Expertise in using data-driven insights to solve problems and influence decision-making.
• Excellent judgment, problem-solving capabilities, and a deep sense of empathy for diverse groups of people.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with a preference for candidates based in the Rocky Mountain or Pacific time zones.
• Experience partnering with Sales, Go-to-Market, or Engineering teams is highly preferred.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary based on your location and experience. Please note that compensation may fall outside these ranges based on individual qualifications and skills.

• Zone 1 (San Francisco Bay Area, NYC Metro): $182,800 to $215,000 USD
• Zone 2 (Other CA locations, Seattle, WA): $164,520 to $193,500 USD
• Zone 3 (Other NY/WA locations, DC, Austin, TX, CT, IL, MA, NH, NJ, OR, RI, VT): $164,520 to $193,500 USD
• Zone 4 (All other locations): $146,240 to $172,000 USD

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401k retirement planning.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Professional development stipend.
• Remote work flexibility with a home office setup budget.
• Access to our internal mental health platform, family forming support, and financial wellness benefits.

How to apply

If you are passionate about our mission to destigmatize mental health care and want to help us build a world-class culture, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and welcome your application even if you do not meet every single requirement listed. We look forward to hearing from you.