Senior People Partner

Empathy is transforming the way families navigate life’s most difficult times - from the loss of a loved one to other major life transitions. By combining technology with compassionate human care, we bring clarity, comfort, and peace of mind when it matters most.

We partner with leading employers, insurers, and financial institutions to deliver meaningful, human-centric support at scale. Today, Empathy supports over 50 million people across the US, Canada, and the UK.

Backed by top-tier investors including General Catalyst, Index Ventures, Adams Street, Aleph and Entreé Capital. We've raised over $160 million to date, including a $72 million Series C, to expand our impact and scale our mission worldwide.

About the team:

As a Senior People Partner in our People team in Tel Aviv, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the strategic HR roadmap for our IL site.

As part of the role, you will develop a deep understanding of the business context, culture, and organizational challenges, and play a key role in driving high performance and employee development by designing and executing global, scalable, and agile people processes for a fast-growing, dynamic organization.

• Execute the HR roadmap for the IL site, ensuring alignment with global and regional business priorities.
• Act as a strategic partner to managers, providing end-to-end guidance on people and organizational topics, including employee development, performance and feedback practices, and strategic hiring decisions.
• Partner closely with business leaders on organizational design and effectiveness initiatives that drive growth and operational excellence.
• Analyze people data and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations that support data-driven decision-making and business outcomes.
• Champion a strong, values-driven culture rooted in empathy, fostering high engagement, motivation, and a sense of belonging across teams.

• At least 6 years of experience as an HR Business Partner / People Partner, with a strong generalist HR background (startup experience preferred).
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, driving impactful outcomes in fast-paced environments.
• Strong track record of coaching and partnering with senior leaders and frontline managers to elevate leadership effectiveness and organizational performance.
• Highly analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to turn insights into clear, actionable HR strategies aligned with business needs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with high emotional intelligence and the ability to influence across all levels while balancing empathy and accountability.
• Strong commitment to building engaged teams and fostering a values-driven organizational culture.
• Fluent English is a must.
• Demonstrated record of excellence and consistently high performance in previous roles is a strong advantage.
• Comfort and curiosity with AI tools and technologies, embracing innovation and change.