People Partner

Opportunity: Temporary People Partner

About Ro: Revolutionizing Patient Care

At Ro, we’re driven by a single mission: to empower patients to achieve their health goals through the easiest, most effective care possible. We’ve built a unique, vertically integrated platform that combines nationwide telehealth, at-home labs, and pharmacy services to provide a seamless, end-to-end healthcare experience, from initial diagnosis through ongoing support.

Since our founding in 2017, Ro has made a significant impact, helping millions of patients across every county in the US, including those in 98% of primary care deserts. Our commitment to our team and culture has also earned us recognition as a Fortune Best Workplace in New York and Healthcare for four consecutive years (2021-2024), a Best Workplace for Parents (2021-2023), and a CNBC Disruptor 50 (2022).

The Opportunity: Make an Impact as a Temporary People Partner

Are you an experienced People Partner looking for a high-impact, temporary role within a dynamic and mission-driven healthcare company? This 6-month contract position offers a unique chance to join Ro and play a critical role in supporting key teams, including Communications, Brand, Growth, Finance, and Legal.

In this role, you will quickly embed yourself, build trust with leaders and team members, navigate a fast-paced environment, and drive essential HR support and people program execution. You’ll be instrumental in fostering a high-performance and inclusive culture, ensuring our people strategies align with business objectives and contribute directly to Ro’s success.

What You’ll Be Doing: Key Responsibilities

As a Temporary People Partner at Ro, you will:

• Serve as a primary and strategic HR partner to leaders within your assigned client groups (Communications, Brand, Growth, Finance, Legal), ensuring people strategies are tightly integrated with business goals.
• Lead and implement core people programs focused on enhancing employee engagement, optimizing performance enablement, fostering talent development, and supporting thoughtful organizational design.
• Provide expert coaching and guidance to managers on best practices in performance management, navigating employee relations, and building high-performing teams, ensuring alignment with Ro’s principles.
• Champion a positive workplace by proactively addressing concerns and applying policies fairly, contributing to strong employee relations.
• Collaborate seamlessly with internal partners (e.g., Performance & Growth, Compensation, Recruiting, Legal) to ensure smooth execution of processes like onboarding, offboarding, and role transitions.
• Actively support and guide leaders through periods of organizational change, growth, and restructuring.
• Utilize people data and trends to identify opportunities and develop proactive, data-driven solutions.
• Embody and champion Ro’s core values and culture, promoting an environment that is inclusive, compliant, and connected.

What You’ll Bring to the Team: Qualifications

We’re looking for a skilled and agile People Partner who possesses:

• At least 5-7 years of progressive People / HR experience, with a minimum of 4 years operating specifically as an HR Business Partner in a fast-growing organization.
• A proven track record of quickly establishing trust-based partnerships with business leaders and effectively influencing outcomes across various levels.
• Deep expertise in employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and performance enablement. You are known for exercising sound judgment and discretion.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing organizational change, including developing timelines, communications, and scenario planning.
• The ability to thrive in ambiguity, take full ownership of your work, and execute effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• A blend of strategic thinking and a pragmatic, “roll-up-your-sleeves” approach – no task is too small.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills, both written and verbal, equally effective in one-on-one interactions and broader communications.
• Working knowledge of relevant employment law.
• *Bonus:* Experience supporting diverse workforce segments, such as both hourly and salaried employees.

Why Join Ro? Perks & Benefits

Joining Ro means being part of a company that invests in its people. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being:

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance (effective on your 90th day) paired with a OneMedical membership.
• 401(k) plan with a company match to support your future.
• Pet Insurance because your furry (or not-so-furry) friends are family too!
• Access to Virtual Resources for mindfulness and fitness to help you stay balanced.

Compensation

The target base salary range for this Temporary People Partner position is $115,000 to $135,000 (annualized). Please note that the final compensation offered may vary within this range based on several factors, including your location, specific job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Location & Work Model

Ro values the power of in-person connection and collaboration while also fully supporting the flexibility of working remotely anywhere within the United States. For team members located in the New York tri-state area, we gather at our HQ on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For those outside the tri-state area, you will have opportunities to join in-person collaborations, such as team on-sites, throughout the year.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Ro, we firmly believe that our diverse perspectives are not just a strength, but the driving force behind creating real change in healthcare. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This includes recruiting, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, termination, and all other terms and conditions, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, age, disability, and/or any other legally protected classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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