Global VP, People Partnerships & Employee Relations

Affirm, Inc.

United States

Hybrid

USD 340,000 - 380,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and dependents

Monthly stipends for health, wellness,

tech spending

Time off - vacation and holidays

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a VP, People Business Partners & Employee Relations to lead global PBP and ER, partnering with the CPO, PLT, and XLT. This remote-first role shapes enterprise-wide people strategies and operating models across affirm's business and technology functions.

You will build and guide high-impact teams, design workforce strategies, and oversee sensitive ER matters with Legal. Affirm offers strong benefits and a transparent pay structure aligned to location and experience.

Qualifications

15+ years of progressive People leadership experience in global tech at scale.
Global PBP leadership experience and building high-performing PBP teams.
Experience leading Employee Relations including sensitive investigations with Legal partnership.
Direct partnership with C-suite executives and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

Define strategy and operating model for global PBP and ER functions and redesign roles as needed.
Build high-performing PBP and ER teams with development and coaching; set standards and accountability.
Cultivate trusted relationships with XLT members; advise on enterprise-wide leadership, talent and org decisions.
Understand affirm's business and operating model to anticipate workforce implications.
Partner with XLT on workforce strategy including size, composition, capabilities, and deployment.
Design organizations and operating models for clearer accountability and faster execution.
Improve leadership quality and talent decisions through planning and evaluations.
Guide leaders through major organizational change to sustain outcomes.
Set strategy and operating model for Employee Relations globally.
Provide executive oversight on complex ER matters in partnership with Legal.
Use ER data to identify risks and drive proactive actions across the organization.
Collaborate with Legal on employment practices, policy, and risk management.

Skills

People leadership

Global PBP

Employee Relations

Executive coaching

Strategic workforce planning

C-suite partnership

Organizational consulting

Talent decisions

Leadership presence

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Vice President, People Business Partner & Employee Relations

Remote US

At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.

About the People team

The People team helps Affirmers cultivate a high-performing, inclusive organization. We focus on three core areas: attracting talent aligned to our mission, enabling growth through people and team development, and retaining employees through thoughtful experiences and rewards. We develop Affirm's people programs and systems to create a workplace where all employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully. By investing in our people, we create a long-term advantage for the business.

About the role

The VP, People Business Partners & Employee Relations leads Affirm's global PBP and ER functions, anticipating what the business needs and evolving our operating model to help Affirm perform at its best. As a member of the People Leadership Team (PLT), this leader is a strategic thought partner to the CPO, PLT, and our Executive Leadership Team (XLT), bringing an enterprise-wide perspective to Affirm's most consequential people and organizational decisions.

What you'll do

Define the strategy, structure, and operating model for the global PBP and ER functions, challenging legacy assumptions and redesigning roles, capabilities, and ways of working where needed
Build high-performing PBP and ER teams through talent decisions, development, coaching, and selective external hiring; set clear standards and accountability for how the teams operate and the impact they deliver
Build independent, trusted relationships with each XLT member, serving as a strategic advisor on enterprise-wise and complex functional leadership, talent, and organizational decisions
Develop a deep understanding of Affirm's business, strategy, and operating model, and use it to anticipate enterprise-wide organizational, workforce, and talent implications ahead of need
Partner with XLT on workforce strategy, including the size, composition, capabilities, and deployment of talent, and identify how technology, AI, and new operating models can increase leverage and effectiveness
Help leaders design organizations and operating models that clarify accountability, increase speed, and align resources to Affirm’s top priorities
Raise the quality of leadership and talent decisions company-wide through talent planning, succession, executive assessment, and performance management
Guide leaders through significant organizational change, building the alignment and execution discipline needed to sustain business outcomes
Set the strategy and operating model for Employee Relations globally, ensuring a consistent, fair, and scalable approach
Provide executive oversight on Affirm's most complex and sensitive ER matters, including executive-level issues, investigations, and conduct matters
Use ER data and case trends to identify emerging organizational risks and translate them into proactive action that strengthen leadership and management effectiveness, organizational health, and business performance
Partner closely with Legal on employment practices, policy, and risk management

What we look for

15+ years of progressive People leadership experience, including in complex, global technology organizations at scale
Significant experience leading a global PBP organization and building high-performing PBP teams
Experience leading Employee Relations, including sensitive investigations, executive-level matters, and complex employment decisions in partnership with Legal
Demonstrated experience partnering directly with C-suite executives, building trust while maintaining independent judgment
Deep expertise in organizational consulting, organizational effectiveness, executive coaching, and strategic workforce planning
Strong business acumen and learning agility, with the ability to quickly understand complex businesses and form an independent point of view on organizational needs
Sharp talent judgment, with the ability to assess executive capability and advise on consequential talent decisions
A demonstrated ability to anticipate organizational and workforce risks and opportunities before they become obvious, connecting patterns across the business
Outstanding executive presence and emotional intelligence, with the ability to challenge constructively and navigate difficult conversations
Sound judgment and integrity in navigating sensitive people decisions, balancing business needs, employee impact, and legal/reputational risk

Base Pay Grade - W

Equity Grade - USA 23

Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)

USA base pay range per year: $340,000 - $380,000

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Remote-first with flexibility built inAffirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Benefits designed for youOur benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:

Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.

For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.

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