Director, People Business Partner

About the Role

The People Team at Affirm is responsible for attracting, developing, and supporting exceptional talent across the organization. The team builds scalable processes, fosters an inclusive and high-performing culture, and equips leaders and employees with the tools and resources they need to thrive. As a People Business Partner, you will be a strategic thought partner and an operational leader, helping guide complex people initiatives and ensuring the company is building an environment where individuals, teams, and the business can grow together.

Affirm is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and the People Team plays a critical role in driving this effort. The company believes that great businesses are built by great people, and it takes intentional, forward-thinking talent strategy to unlock that potential.

What You Will Do

• Take the lead in driving large-scale organizational change initiatives across the Engineering Org, partnering with senior leadership to manage transitions and maximize employee buy-in.
• Drive leadership development initiatives, including executive coaching and succession planning, to ensure a robust, diverse, and ready leadership pipeline.
• Oversee the facilitation and strategic alignment of all talent development programs, working with internal teams to ensure learning, career development, and mobility programs align with organizational priorities.
• Develop and implement targeted interventions to improve organizational effectiveness, employee satisfaction, and overall workforce experience based on a deep understanding of employee needs and business priorities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive organizational alignment, ensuring business strategies are supported by effective talent, leadership, and people practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, coaching them on complex people challenges, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness to elevate leadership capabilities and improve team performance.
• Partner with senior executives to execute forward-thinking talent strategies that directly support business growth and drive high performance across the business.
• Work in close partnership with the broader People Team to drive organizational culture initiatives that reinforce a high-performance mindset, foster employee engagement, and promote a collaborative, inclusive environment.
• Provide guidance on organizational design, people strategy, and talent architecture to support the company's growth and evolution.

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in HR, talent management, or a related field, with a focus on organizational development and change management.
• Proven track record of driving large-scale organizational change initiatives and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong expertise in leadership development, talent management, and succession planning.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills, with the ability to work with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically and drive business outcomes through people initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to inform people-related decisions.
• Proficiency in Excel and other HR-related tools and systems.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company, preferably in the tech industry.
• Knowledge of organizational design principles and experience with change management methodologies.
• Certification in HR, talent management, or a related field, such as SHRM or HRCI.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching and retirement savings plan.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work arrangements and remote work options.
• Access to professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and workshops.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to work with a company that is reinventing credit and making a positive impact on people's lives.

• When applying, be sure to highlight your experience with organizational change management and leadership development.
• Showcase your ability to think strategically and drive business outcomes through people initiatives.
• Prepare to discuss your approach to talent management and succession planning, and how you have implemented these strategies in previous roles.
• Be ready to provide examples of how you have coached and advised senior leaders on complex people challenges.
• Research Affirm's company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to and support these efforts.
• Consider creating a portfolio or examples of your work in HR or talent management to share with the hiring team.