HR Generalist - Remote

Company: Better
Location: Elgin
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

Founded in 2016, Better is a digital-first homeownership company whose services include mortgage, real estate, title, and homeowners insurance. We leverage creative technology and innovation to make the homebuying journey more approachable and understandable.

Our company is made up of driven, passionate people who bring their unique backgrounds and perspectives to everything we do. We are committed to fostering diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. We see the value in each person's perspective and recognize their talents, regardless of what the market says. We believe it's important to nurture a company culture that encourages curiosity and passion-from employee resource groups and learning opportunities to team outings and community outreach.

A Better opportunity:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and resourceful HR Generalist to support our rapidly evolving organization. In conjunction with business clients, stakeholders and speciality HR, this individual will serve as on the ground and strategic HR support. This individual will partner with the People Team on all matters relating to talent, including employee relations, organization and leader effectiveness, organizational design, workforce and succession planning, headcount management, learning needs/opportunities and conflict resolution.

• Partner closely with and support the HR Manager to ensure outstanding customer focus for a specific client group within the organization
• Provide day to day performance management guidance to client group and partner with leaders and the legal team on employee relations issues
• Assist in defining and designing key People (HR) strategies in alignment with client business priorities and goals, including but not limited to growth, organizational design, employee development, and workforce planning
• Leverage partnerships and business acumen to deliver best-in-class (HR) support to internal client group, guided by our People strategy
• Partner with other People Teams to deploy, implement and run all key people processes (learning and leadership development, talent calibrations, performance management, compensation and analytics, etc).
• Assist in monitoring overall effectiveness of People programs and services by tracking key talent metrics to identify and analyze people related issues, root causes, and possible levers for solutions
• Understand and manage key organizational changes by identifying the impact on people, business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organizational structure
  About You:
  
  • Demonstrated experience of HR/Leadership experience
  • Ability to operate in fast-paced, hyper-growth environments
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, takes initiative to with little to no direction and provide consultation to leader as needed
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • High personal integrity and ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality
    The anticipated target base salary range for the HR Generalist role is $95,000 - $105,000 commensurate with experience and performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as cost of living. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and equity package. Better employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
    
    Better is requiring all US employees to be fully vaccinated to go into the office. Our priority is first and foremost the safety of our employees, and we require COVID-19 vaccination to help ensure their safety in the workplace. Please note that Better will offer a reasonable accommodation process for employees who are not vaccinated for medical or religious reasons.
    
    The Better mission is rooted in values that drive us.
    
    • We do what's in the best interest of the consumer, not ourselves
    • We have growth mindsets, not fixed ones
    • We believe that success lies in execution, not credentials
    • We act like owners, not just employees
    • We work to find answers on our own, not wait for them to be given to us
    • We optimize for mission, not ego
      Better Benefits & Compensation
      
      Our total rewards package consists of base salary, equity, benefits, and the opportunity for a yearly cash bonus. Some of our benefits include:
      
      • Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and voluntary benefits. Think medical, dental, vision, savings accounts, 401k, and more
      • Personalized care and tools for realizing your mental health and wellness goals
      • Robust wellbeing offerings that allow you unlimited access to virtual fitness, meditation, yoga, cooking classes, homeschooling preparedness, physical therapy, and more
      • Unlimited time off (with manager approval)
      • 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 90 days of employment, and 20 weeks after 24 months of service
      • Inclusive fertility benefits for you or your eligible dependents, regardless of participation in a Better medical plan
        Better is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. All employment decisions at Better are based on a person's merit, business needs, and role requirements.
        
        California Consumer Privacy Rights Notice for Job Applicants
        
        Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Better is required to inform California residents who are our job applicants or prospective talent (together "job applicants") about the categories of personal information we collect about you and the purposes for which we will use this information. The notice contains disclosures required by the CCPA and applies only to personal information that is subject to the CCPA.

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