People Partner

: Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain as the world's first and only end-to-end platform to predict, prevent and treat pain. Delivering a 62% reduction in pain and a 60% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using technology to save millions for our 2,500+ enterprise clients across three continents. Today, we hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of competitive evaluations, and have raised more than $300 million from top venture firms like Founders Fund, Sapphire Ventures, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures. Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2025, this award highlights our focus on being a destination for the best and brightest talent. Not only have we experienced unprecedented growth since our market debut in 2020, but we've also created a remarkable mission and value-driven environment that is loved by our growing team. With a recent valuation of $2 billion, we are in a phase of hyper growth and expansion, and we're looking for individuals with passion, commitment, and energy to help us scale our impact. Joining Sword Health means committing to a set of core values, chief amongst them to “do it for the patients” every day, and to always “deliver more than expected” on behalf of our members and clients. This is an opportunity for you to make a significant difference on a massive scale as you work alongside 800+ (and growing!) talented colleagues, spanning two continents. Your charge? To help us build a pain-free world, powered by technology, enhanced by people — accessible to all. This position will play a crucial role in aligning human resources strategies with business goals. This role requires a strong focus on analytical skills and expertise in compensation and total rewards, while partnering with leadership to develop and implement HR initiatives that enhance employee performance, engagement, and retention.

What you'll be doing:

• • Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing HR guidance and support.
  • Collaborate with leadership to understand business objectives and develop HR strategies to meet those goals.
  • Utilize data and analytics to inform HR decisions and strategies.
  • Monitor regular HR metrics and reporting to measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
  • Analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
  • Develop, implement, and manage compensation and total rewards programs.
  • Conduct market analysis to ensure competitive compensation and benefits packages.
  • Provide guidance on salary reviews, promotions, and compensation adjustments.
  • Support talent acquisition efforts by partnering with recruitment teams to attract and retain top talent.
  • Assist in developing and implementing performance management processes.
  • Provide coaching and development opportunities to managers and employees.
  • Address employee concerns and grievances, ensuring fair and consistent resolution.
  • Foster a positive employee relations environment through effective communication and engagement initiatives.
  • Ensure HR practices comply with all relevant labor laws and regulations.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure compliance and competitiveness.

What you need to have:

• • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar HR role.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong knowledge of HR best practices and labor laws.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

What we would love to see:

• • Strong expertise in compensation and total rewards programs.

US - Sword Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance*
• Equity shares*
• Discretionary PTO plan*
• Parental leave*
• 401(k)
• Flexible working hours
• Remote-first company
• Paid company holidays
• Free digital therapist for you and your family
• Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per week

Portugal - Sword Benefits & Perks:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Meal allowance
• Equity shares
• Remote work allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• Unlimited vacation
• Snacks and beverages
• English class
• Unlimited access to Coursera Learning Platform

*US Applicants Only: Applicants must have a legal right to work in the United States, and immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided.* SWORD Health, which includes SWORD Health, Inc. and Sword Health Professionals (consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., SWORD Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., SWORD Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.*) complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.