Senior HR Business Partner, Israel
Description Coro is a cybersecurity company that’s scaled rapidly over the past several years and is now in a phase of optimizing how we operate. This role is the senior people partner to our R&D organization - a globally distributed team of roughly 100 people building the platform that protects thousands of mid-market customers. We’re looking for a strategic, business-oriented Senior HRBP to be the trusted people partner to our R&D leadership. You’ll execute the global People strategy and roadmap and bring it to life across the R&D organization: coaching senior managers, supporting organizational design and change, driving performance and retention in a competitive technical talent market, and helping us continue to evolve from “scaling fast” to “scaling smart.” You’ll have significant local autonomy in how you execute and partner with R&D leaders day-to-day, while operating as a connected member of the global People team. Requirements This is a strategic HRBP role first. Office management and on-site employee experience are part of the scope, but they are not the center of gravity - we expect you to lead them efficiently while keeping your focus on business partnership. What You’ll Do Strategic HR Business Partnership (primary focus) Serve as the senior people partner to R&D leadership - VPs, directors, and engineering managers Translate business strategy into people strategy for the R&D org globally - workforce planning, org design, succession, performance, and retention Coach managers through complex performance, feedback, and employee relations situations Partner with the CPO and the broader People team on company-wide programs, ensuring they land well across the R&D org Organizational Design & Change Management Lead organizational changes within the R&D org - restructures, team realignments, leveling, role consolidation - with sound judgment on legal, cultural, and morale considerations Identify org risks (key-person dependencies, knowledge gaps, span-of-control issues) and build mitigation plans Drive the people side of efficiency initiatives as Coro continues to optimize post-growth Talent, Performance & Retention Partner with R&D leaders on talent reviews, calibration, and development planning for engineers, researchers, and managers Own compensation conversations within R&D, including offers for senior hires and annual cycles Build and execute retention strategy across the R&D org, with attention to the competitive Israeli tech labor market Talent Acquisition Partnership Partner with recruiting on R&D roles - role scoping, interview design, and closing Workforce planning with R&D leadership: headcount, backfills, and team scaling Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations Own onboarding, lifecycle changes, and offboarding for direct R&D employees end-to-end Ensure compliance with Israeli labor law and partner with external counsel as needed Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Legal on people processes that cross functions Anticipate scale: this footprint may grow, and we want a partner who helps us think through the people, structural, and risk implications Office, Events & Employee Experience Oversee the Israel office - vendor management, building relationships, supplies, and logistics - leveraging external support where possible so it doesn’t consume your strategic time Sponsor on-site employee experience: events, happy hours, all-hands logistics, and culture moments Note: We expect this work to be run efficiently rather than be a primary focus. Resources and support are available. About the Role We’re looking for a strategic, business-oriented Senior HRBP to be the trusted people partner to our R&D leadership. You’ll execute the global People strategy and roadmap and bring it to life across the R&D organization: coaching senior managers, supporting organizational design and change, driving performance and retention in a competitive technical talent market, and helping us continue to evolve from “scaling fast” to “scaling smart.” You’ll have significant local autonomy in how you execute and partner with R&D leaders day-to-day, while operating as a connected member of the global People team. Skills and Experience 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years as a Senior HRBP or equivalent Experience in tech startups or scale-ups, ideally companies that have gone through rapid growth and/or restructuring - you’ve seen what good and bad change management looks like Direct experience supporting R&D / engineering organizations - cybersecurity R&D is a strong plus Track record supporting 100+ employees in Israel in a prior role, with strong working knowledge of Israeli labor law, market practices, and equity/compensation norms Experience leading a population that sits outside the traditional employment relationship (contracted teams, EOR-employed teams, or distributed agency-engaged staff) including