Act as a trusted advisor to executives.
Anticipate organizational needs, connect people strategy to business outcomes, and challenge assumptions through evidence and insight.
Lead performance management and talent review processes with rigor and fairness.
Coach leaders to recognize and reward top performance, address underperformance, and build high-performing, inclusive teams.
Partner with leaders to design scalable org structures, strengthen alignment, and enable growth.
Use workforce analytics and org design principles to optimize spans, layers, and team health.
Build trusted relationships with executives and managers, providing candid, actionable feedback that sharpens leadership effectiveness.
Reinforce Headway’s cultural principles and managerial excellence through coaching and systems.
Leverage people data to identify trends, diagnose root causes, and drive measurable improvements in organizational health.
Lead complex, cross-functional people initiatives end-to-end - from scoping and planning to flawless execution and follow-through.
Balance strategic impact with hands-on execution to ensure scalability and continuous improvement.
Model and amplify Headway’s values and performance standards.
Ensure fairness, inclusion, and consistency in decision-making.
Surface patterns in sentiment and proactively strengthen engagement and trust.

12+ years of progressive experience in HR or HR-adjacent roles (e.g., Chief of Staff, Strategy), with a track record of supporting senior executives in high-growth or scaling environments.
Strategic operator who can anticipate organizational needs, shape people strategies, and influence through credibility and insight.
Data-driven, using qualitative and quantitative insights to inform decision-making, program design, and measurement of impact.
Trusted coach and advisor, capable of balancing candor and empathy while influencing at all levels.
Deep expertise in org design, performance management, and leadership development.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth settings where agility, sound judgment, and ownership are essential.
Model Headway’s cultural principles and uphold our Olympic-level performance standard, driving clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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Headway is hiring a Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner (R+D)