People Success Director (HRBP) - Operations

Happen Bank; Lehi (UT); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Happen Bank is seeking a People Success Director to partner with the Operations organization in Lehi, driving initiatives that boost performance and engagement at scale. Shape and execute our people strategy in a fast-moving, high-touch environment, translating business needs into talent and org health programs.

You will lead complex cross-functional work, coach leaders, and apply AI in responsible ways to improve outcomes while aligning with policies and values.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR generalist or HR business partner experience.
• Experience supporting Operations organizations as an HR partner.
• Ability to drive strategy and design systems across a complex org.
• Own outcomes end-to-end and manage risks and opportunities.
• Strong judgment in sensitive people matters and ambiguity.
• Clear, confident communication with senior leaders.
• Know-how to apply AI to HR work with governance and data integrity.
• Deep knowledge of HR practices and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations leaders to assess health, performance, attrition and engagement.
• Own cross-functional people initiatives from design to delivery.
• Advise and coach managers on performance, career development, succession, and org effectiveness.
• Lead Employee Relations investigations as needed.
• Design and facilitate development programs for managers and individual contributors.
• Identify opportunities to improve work through AI and tools to boost efficiency and customer experience.
• Leverage data to measure program impact and guide executive decisions.
• Ensure seamless HR experience aligned with policies and values.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert across HR areas and evolve practices.
• Act as people site-leader for the Lehi office.

Skills

HR strategy

HRBP

Organizational design

Talent development

Employee relations

Performance management

Communication with leaders

AI in HR

Employment law knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Happen Bank (formerly LendingClub) is built around a simple purpose: to clear the way to help people turn intention into action, and action into financial progress. That means offering focused products, a frictionless mobile-first experience, and clear terms with no gotchas. Respect and fairness is part of our DNA, and that ideal shapes how we work, how we treat each other, and how we invest in our employees and our community. Join us in using data, bold thinking, and a commitment to innovation to help clear the way for millions of Americans to achieve more.

About The Role

Happen Bank is seeking a People Success Director to serve as a strategic HR partner to our Operations organization and Lehi hub, working closely with senior operations leaders to drive people initiatives that improve performance, engagement, and team effectiveness at scale.

In this role, you will shape and execute our people strategy within a fast-moving, high-touch operations environment - translating business and customer servicing priorities into talent, development, and organizational health programs that create lasting impact. You will bring both the strategic perspective to influence senior leaders and the hands-on capability to drive complex work from concept through execution.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with senior operations leaders to assess organizational health, analyze trends in performance, attrition, and engagement, and translate insights into actionable people strategies
• Own and drive complex, cross-functional people initiatives - including talent assessment, succession planning, retention, compensation planning, and leadership development - from design through delivery across the Operations organization
• Advise and coach operations managers and employees on performance management, career development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness, applying sound judgment on sensitive and ambiguous situations
• Lead and oversee Employee Relations investigations as needed
• Design and facilitate development programs for people managers and individual contributors in operational roles that build capability and strengthen team performance
• Identify opportunities to improve how people work - including where AI and emerging tools can increase efficiency, reduce friction, or improve decision-making and customer experience - and bring those ideas to life
• Leverage data and analytics to understand workforce trends, measure program effectiveness, and inform senior operations leader decisions
• Ensure a seamless employee experience across HR programs and processes, maintaining consistency with Happen Bank policies, systems, and values
• Serve as a subject matter expert across HR functional areas, contributing to the evolution of our people practices and building new approaches where existing ones fall short
• Act as a people site-leader for the Lehi office

About You

• 10+ years of HR generalist or HR business partner experience; bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience supporting Operations organizations as an HR business partner
• You drive strategy and design systems - you’re not just executing defined work, but shaping what the work is and how it gets done across a complex organization
• You take ownership of outcomes end-to-end, proactively identifying risks and opportunities and holding yourself accountable for results even when the path isn’t fully defined
• You exercise strong judgment in ambiguous, high-stakes situations and bring a principled, consistent approach to sensitive people matters
• You communicate with clarity and confidence at the senior leader level, adapting your style to influence, advise, and build trust across diverse stakeholders
• You understand how to apply AI to complex, high-stakes work - not just for efficiency, but to unlock better outcomes for the business and customers. You set a high bar for responsible use, including attention to data integrity, model limitations, and compliance considerations. You’re building new workflows, not just using existing ones
• You have deep knowledge of HR practices and employment law, with particular strength in one or more of: organizational design, talent development, employee relations or performance management
• You collaborate across functions and adapt your approach based on feedback and context, while maintaining a clear point of view

Work Location

Lehi

The above locations are eligible offices for this role. The locations have been determined to foster in-person collaboration with this role’s team or the related business lines. We utilize a hybrid work model, and our teams are in-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. In-person attendance is essential for this role’s success, and remote placement will not be considered. Happen Bank offers relocation, based on actual job level.

Time Zone Requirements

Local hours (MT)

While the position will primarily work local hours, Happen Bank is headquartered in Pacific Time and our ideal candidate will be flexible working across time zones when necessary.

Travel Requirements

As needed travel to Happen Bank offices and/or other locations, as needed.

Compensation

The target base salary range for this position is 117,000-137,000. The base salary of the role will be determined by job-related knowledge, experience, education, skills, and location. Base salary is just one part of Happen Bank’s Total Rewards package. You may also be eligible for long-term awards (equity) and an annual bonus (which is based on company performance, employee performance and eligible earnings).

We’re creating new financial services solutions for our members based on fairness, simplicity, and heart, and we treat our employees the same way. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families, 401(k) match, health and wellness programs, flexible time off policies for salaried employees, up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Happen Bank is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We believe that a variety of perspectives will make our teams and business stronger as we work together to transform the traditional banking system.

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