VP Human Resources - Israel
Honeycomb Insurance is a deep-tech property and casualty digital insurer specializing in providing tailored coverage for landlords and condominium associations. Using advanced computer vision and AI developed by insurance industry experts, Honeycomb has developed a best-in-class underwriting engine that delivers competitive pricing and customized policies for a diverse range of properties often overlooked by traditional carriers – all while maintaining an industry-leading loss ratio. Its intuitive, streamlined platform eliminates the need for lengthy approval processes and physical property inspections, making the insurance process faster and more efficient.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in the United States and Israel, Honeycomb operates across 18 major states, covering 60% of the U.S. population, and manages insured assets exceeding $45 billion.
We are looking for an exceptional HR leader!
As VP of HR at Honeycomb, you will drive HR strategies that align with business goals, overseeing all HR functions in Israel and the U.S. while working closely with global leadership. Reporting to the COO, you will shape policies, enhance talent management, and foster a strong company culture.
As a high-growth, AI-driven insurance company, our people are the foundation of our success. We built an authentic hive culture based on ownership, innovation, flexibility, teamwork, a sense of urgency, and play-hard & work-hard values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement HR strategies that support the company’s growth and business goals.
- Oversee all aspects of recruitment, from talent acquisition to onboarding, ensuring a top-tier candidate and employee experience.
- Foster a positive and high-performing work environment by leading employee engagement, professional development, and retention initiatives.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on all people-related matters, including organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning.
- Lead compensation, benefits, and performance management strategies to ensure competitive and equitable practices.
- Manage and resolve employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace.
- Design and implement training and development programs that support career growth and continuous learning.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, embedding them into the company culture.
- Oversee the implementation and optimization of HR technologies and systems to enhance efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with all Israeli employment laws and regulations.
What You Bring
- Proven experience as a senior HR leader (VP or CHRO) in a high-growth tech company and a startup environment.
- Deep understanding of HR best practices, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and organizational development - both in Israel and the US.
- Strategic mindset that can align HR initiatives with business objectives and drive measurable impact.
- Strong leadership skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing HR teams.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Experience working in an Israeli-US company, managing cross-border HR challenges, and working with both Israeli and US Senior Leadership Team members and teams.
- Knowledge of Israeli and US labor laws and employment regulations.
- Proficiency in HRIS and other HR technologies to support data-driven decision-making.
- BSc/BA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; MSc/MA/MBA is a must.
Personal Traits
- Strategic Thinker – Align HR with business goals for long-term growth
- People-centric – Develop a positive and engaging work culture
- Data-driven – Use analytics for informed HR decisions
- Structured - Be Proficient in process design and implementation
- Culturally Aware – Manage diverse, international teams
- Excellent Communicator – Clear, persuasive, and effective
What We Do
Honeycomb was built to disrupt the real estate insurance industry. Using Artificial Intelligence and computer vision, we offer apartment buildings, condominium associations and single-family rental dwellings perfectly customized policies at unbeatable rates. Our digitally-native platform makes purchasing insurance an easy and transparent process for property owners, property managers associations directors, and retail agents.
