Vice President, People Business Partner & Employee Relations

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. #LI-Remote Remote-first with flexibility built in Affirm 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 you Our 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 yo