People Consultant

Stripe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stripe is seeking a People Consultant in Chicago to partner with managers across the US and Canada, coaching and enabling teams on performance, development, employee relations, leveling, and change management. This role blends policy guidance with practical coaching to drive a high-performance culture in a fast-growing tech company.

You will analyze people data, support talent programs, and help with organizational health initiatives, ensuring compliant, fair, and engaging experiences from

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of HR experience, including at least 3 years in a client-facing HR role or equivalent.
• Direct Manager Support: advising and coaching managers on performance and culture.
• Legal Knowledge: working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and practices.
• Analytical Skills: ability to diagnose problems using data and develop solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: identify ways to improve processes and drive impact.
• Clear English communication with managers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to coach and enable teams on performance management and career development.
• Provide and apply HR policy expertise to support managers and employees.
• Collaborate with legal and external partners to ensure compliance with labor regulations.
• Support talent programs, cyclical reviews, and workforce planning to improve organizational health.
• Guide change management and communications during reorganizations.
• Analyze people data to identify gaps in processes and employee experience.
• Ensure strong employee experiences through onboarding and lifecycle support.
• Lead with empathy to foster an inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

HR experience (4–8 yrs)

Client-facing HR

Legal knowledge (US)

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Communication skills

Job description

Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

One of the key drivers to our success is a committed and rigorous emphasis on our people. We believe that our competitive advantage lies in our talent and that we can build a sustainable advantage by attracting, enabling, and cultivating the world's most exceptional people to do the very best work of their careers.

Stripe is looking for a People Consultant to join our global team. This Chicago-based role will support Stripe managers and their teams, primarily in the United States and Canada. People Consultants at Stripe enable and support managers to build and lead successful teams. They have deep HR expertise and they leverage policies, experience, insights, and cross-functional partnerships—primarily with other People teams—to guide and coach managers, contribute to a culture of high performance, incrementally improve organizational health, and enable compliant, fair, and positive experiences for Stripes.

What you\'ll do

As a People Consultant, you\'ll help make Stripe a great place to work and grow. You\'ll partner with, coach, enable, and advise Stripe\'s people managers on all things people-related, including performance management and coaching, career development, employee relations, leveling, manager effectiveness, navigating change, and more. This is a dynamic role that collaborates with Stripes across all levels, functions, and geographies and is a great opportunity to have an outsized impact on the culture of a fast-moving, scaling, global tech company.

Responsibilities

• Manager Coaching:Provide targeted coaching and consulting to managers at various levels to support their growth and effectiveness across a wide range of people-related topics, including performance management, career development, conflict resolution, and navigating organizational change
• HR Policy Expertise:Act as a subject matter expert on a range of HR policies and processes to support managers and employees
• Legal and Compliance:Work with legal counsel and external consultants to address complex issues and ensure compliance with labor regulations
• People Programs:Support key talent management initiatives such as annual cyclical programs, performance management, workforce reviews, and employee listening to ensure smooth and timely execution
• Reorganization Support:Guide and advise on change management and communications for team restructuring efforts
• Data and Insights:Analyze people and process data and trends to identify gaps in processes, policies, employee experience, or team dynamics
• User Focus:Ensure excellent employee experiences through key life-cycle stages, including onboarding and departure processes
• Lead with Empathy:Foster a culture of humility, optimism, belonging, and inclusivity

Who you are

We\'re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum requirements

• 4–8 years of HR experience, including at least 3 years in a client-facing HR role (e.g., HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, and Employee Relations partner), or equivalent experience in a business-facing role
• Direct Manager Support:Demonstrated experience independently advising and coaching managers at varying levels on performance management, employee relations, and team culture
• Legal Knowledge:Working knowledge of employment legislation and practices in the United States, including experience working with legal counsel on complex employee matters
• Analytical Skills:Strong ability to diagnose problems using data and develop viable solutions
• Continuous Improvement:Actively seek ways to improve processes and demonstrate initiative to gain support for and implement changes that deliver positive impact
• Communication:Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate clearly and credibly with managers at all levels

Preferred qualifications

• Fast-Paced Environment:Experience working in a rapidly growing technology company or large organization
• AI Fluency:Knowledge and application of AI tools
• Canadian Employment Practices:Knowledge of employment legislation and practices in Canada
• Project Management:Proven project management skills with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively and deliver outcomes on schedule
• Facilitation Skills:Experience facilitating team effectiveness workshops with management teams