Who We Are At Cross River, we're building the financial infrastructure that powers global innovation. With our cutting-edge suite of embedded payments, cards, and lending solutions, we enable millions of businesses and consumers to transact seamlessly and securely. With 900+ employees worldwide and an R&D center of over 160 employees in Jerusalem – we’re reshaping how financial technology is developed and delivered.
The Role:
We’re looking for a Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing people strategy at Cross River. This isn’t just a senior HR role - it’s a high-impact opportunity for a proven HR leader with hands-on expertise across the full HR spectrum. You’ll operate with a high degree of autonomy, offering strategic and operational support to managers, employees, and leadership. Acting as a trusted right-hand to the Director of HR, you’ll influence core decisions, lead change, and elevate both the employee experience and HR function.
Who You Are:
* A strategic HR leader who can seamlessly shift between high-level planning and hands-on execution
* A strong communicator - fluent in both English and Hebrew - who builds trust at all levels
* Collaborative, agile, and always one step ahead when it comes to working through challenges
* Passionate about organizational development, change management, and talent strategy
* Analytical, tech-savvy, and data-driven with a mindset for continuous improvement
What You’ll Actually Be Doing:
* Serve as a strategic advisor to managers on employee relations, performance, and engagement
* Provide expert guidance across compensation, benefits, talent management, L&D, and workforce planning
* Lead and execute HR initiatives that boost employee engagement and organizational effectiveness
* Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to guide decision-making and talent strategy
* Partner with leadership on change management efforts and organizational development
* Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies, conducting audits and implementing improvements
* Collaborate with global HR teams to localize and implement global initiatives
* Lead or support ad hoc HR projects as needed
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
You’ll be joining a strategic HR team that plays a central role in driving organizational success. You’ll have real influence on shaping culture, guiding leadership, and optimizing the full employee lifecycle. We foster a collaborative environment where your expertise in people strategy, change management, and business partnership will be valued and amplified. We offer comprehensive benefits including full Keren Hishtalmut, private health and dental insurance, wellness reimbursement, volunteering opportunities, and more - all designed to support your growth, well-being, and impact.
Next Step:
Hit apply. You bring your people-first mindset - we’ll bring the challenge (and the snacks).
Requirements: What You Bring to the Table
* 8+ years of experience in HR business partnering roles - Must
* Experience in global, Israeli hi-tech environments - Must
* Native-level fluency in both English and Hebrew (written and verbal) - Must
* Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Psychology, or a related field - A bonus
* Availability working 4 times a week from our Jerusalem office
* Strong interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills with a proactive mindset
* Proven problem-solver with analytical skills and attention to detail
* Experience using an HRIS (preferably Workday), as well as Excel and project management tools
This position is open to all candidates.