HR Business Partner

About the Company

Antidote Health is a tech-driven health insurance company on a mission to make healthcare easier, accessible, and more affordable. We’re rethinking how healthcare works—using technology to remove the friction, complexity, and delays that define the traditional system. Instead of navigating paperwork, long waits, and disconnected experiences, we’re building a simpler, more connected way for people to get care.

Our platform combines health coverage, virtual care, and a modern member experience into one seamless system designed to help people actually use their benefits.

We offer Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans in Arizona, Ohio, Georgia, and Texas, and we’re growing quickly. We’re building a company focused on solving real problems—with real impact on people’s lives.

Position Overview

The HR Business Partner provides hands-on HR support and business partnership to managers and employees, contributing to organizational effectiveness and the employee experience.

Reporting to the VP of HR, this position advises leaders on people decisions, builds manager capability, independently manages employee relations matters, and oversees day-to-day employee support and the US PEO relationship.

The role partners with the VP of HR to develop and implement HR programs and practices, support workforce planning and organizational change, and use people data to inform recommendations. Responsibilities also include onboarding, engagement, global coordination, and improvements to HR systems and workflows.

The position requires sound judgment, resourcefulness, responsiveness, and independent ownership through resolution, with the ability to balance immediate needs and longer-term priorities in a growing organization.

Location and Scope: This role is based in New York with a hybrid work arrangement and will initially support managers and employees across the US and Israel. Geographic responsibilities may evolve as the business and HR team develop. Hybrid is 2 days a week onsite in our NYC office, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Key Responsibilities

• Manager Coaching and Development: Build manager capability through ongoing coaching on performance management, feedback, difficult conversations, employee development, and team effectiveness. Support early identification and resolution of team challenges.

• Leadership Partnership and Workforce Planning: Partner with the VP of HR and functional leaders on organizational structure, hiring plans, workforce planning, and organizational change. Develop recommendations aligned with team objectives and business priorities.

• Employee Relations: Independently manage workplace concerns, investigations, performance issues, corrective actions, and separations from intake through resolution. Apply sound judgment, maintain appropriate documentation, and engage the VP of HR and legal counsel when warranted.

• Employee Support and HR Operations: Provide responsive guidance on policies, employment matters, and day-to-day HR needs. Coordinate with internal and external partners to resolve benefits, leave, and payroll questions in line with applicable local requirements.

• PEO Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for the US PEO and own service outcomes across payroll, benefits, and compliance support. Manage escalations through resolution, monitor service quality, and address recurring issues.

• HR Programs and Practices: Partner with the VP of HR to develop, implement, and improve HR programs and practices that meet evolving business needs. Establish appropriate consistency and structure while maintaining practical, accessible approaches.

• Employee Experience and Global Collaboration: Support onboarding, engagement, and culture initiatives across locations. Coordinate with relevant partners on company-wide initiatives and local requirements.

• People Data and Insights: Analyze patterns in attrition, hiring, and engagement. Translate findings and employee feedback into actionable recommendations for leaders.

• HR Systems and Continuous Improvement: Improve HR systems and workflows, identify opportunities to reduce repetitive work, and apply automation and AI thoughtfully to increase efficiency.

Qualifications

Required:

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including substantial HR Business Partner or HR generalist experience.

• Experience supporting a startup or other growing organization and implementing HR practices, processes, and programs that adapt as the business evolves.

• Demonstrated ability to coach managers, influence leaders, and align people recommendations with business needs.

• Experience independently managing employee relations matters, including investigations, performance concerns, and sensitive employee situations.

• Experience managing PEO and/or HR vendor relationships across benefits, payroll, systems, and employee service escalations.

• Strong working knowledge of US employment law and multi-state requirements.

• Sound judgment, timely decision-making, and the ability to work independently and recognize when to involve others.

• Clear, approachable communication, attention to detail, and strong follow-through.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and balance development of new practices with delivery of day-to-day HR support.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Israeli employment practices or experience partnering with Israel-based teams.

• Experience supporting engineering, product, or R&D teams.

Compensation and Benefits

• The annual base salary range for this role is $140,000–$160,000, depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

• 401(k)  

• Paid vacation and sick time and company holidays

Company Standards and Expectations

• Employment is at-will, meaning either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, in accordance with applicable law

• Employees are expected to adhere to all company policies, including confidentiality, data protection, and code of conduct

• Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs, and flexibility is expected as the company scales

• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations is required

Equal Opportunity Statement

Antidote Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.i have