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Full-Time

Senior People Business Partner

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Affirm

Affirm

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides buy now, pay later financing solutions

Financial Services
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$142k - $210kAnnually

+ Equity Rewards + Monthly Stipends for Health, Wellness and Tech Spending

Senior

Remote in USA

Can be based anywhere in the U.S. or Canada.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 8+ years in People related roles with 5+ years experience as a People Generalist or similar role.
  • Prior experience as a BP a plus
  • Demonstrable experience of coaching leaders through performance management and employee relations issues
  • Intellectual curiosity about people and organizational issues
  • Experience establishing relationships as a trusted advisor to executive team members
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely
  • Strong project management, change management, problem solving and analytical skills
  • A doer mentality with the ability to translate vision into action
  • Previous experience working in fast-paced environments and helping organizations scale
Responsibilities
  • Drive the integration of the company's culture and values across all employee touch points, championing them as fundamental elements of the employee experience.
  • Partner closely with business leaders to align their objectives with company goals, crafting tailored strategies that propel both business success and employee growth.
  • Analyze workforce trends and make recommendations for headcount planning, succession planning, and organizational design.
  • Proactively partner with key functions (Hiring, L&D, Compensation, etc.) to deliver cohesive and integrated solutions across the organization.
  • Empower managers and leaders with coaching and support, enabling them to lead their teams with confidence and effectiveness.
  • Lead change management initiatives, guiding teams through organizational changes with clarity and purpose.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, addressing employee concerns with sound guidance and ensuring consistent application of People policies and procedures.
  • Design and implement programs that elevate employee engagement, boost retention, and enhance overall satisfaction.
  • Lead performance management processes by coaching managers and individual contributors on setting clear objectives, conducting impactful performance reviews, and crafting performance improvement plans.
  • Lead talent review discussions, assessing performance, potential, and readiness for advancement while advising on organizational design and talent development. Act as a thought partner in organizational design and talent development initiatives, ensuring the right talent is in place for key roles.
  • Partner with People and Organization Success and DEI teams to deeply embed DEI programming into Affirm’s talent ecosystem.
  • Collaborate with compensation teams to shape and execute competitive compensation strategies that attract and retain top talent.
  • Develop, implement, and communicate clear and effective HR policies and procedures.
  • Leverage people data and analytics to generate actionable insights and inform strategic, data-driven decisions that impact the organization at all levels.

Affirm provides point-of-sale financing solutions as an alternative to traditional credit cards. Its main service is the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) model, which allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time through installment plans, often without hidden fees. Affirm partners with merchants to integrate its payment solutions into both online and in-store shopping experiences, using user-friendly plugins and APIs. This integration requires minimal technical effort from merchants. Affirm generates revenue through interest and fees on the loans it offers to consumers, as well as fees from merchants who use its services. Additionally, it provides a merchant dashboard for transaction processing and marketing support, helping businesses increase conversion rates and enhance customer purchasing power. The goal of Affirm is to offer flexible payment options that benefit both consumers and merchants in the e-commerce and retail markets.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.9B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Affirm's partnerships with major brands and events, like the Austin Marathon, enhance its visibility and consumer trust.
  • The company's IPO and subsequent market performance indicate strong investor confidence and growth potential.
  • Affirm's integration with Apple's new installment loan offerings could significantly expand its user base and market reach.

What critics are saying

  • New CFPB regulations could impose additional compliance costs and operational burdens on Affirm, affecting profitability.
  • Data breaches, such as the recent Evolve Bank incident, pose significant risks to consumer trust and data security.

What makes Affirm unique

  • Affirm's seamless integration with both online and in-store shopping experiences sets it apart from other BNPL providers who may focus solely on e-commerce.
  • The dual revenue stream from both consumer interest/fees and merchant fees provides a robust financial model, unlike competitors who may rely on a single revenue source.
  • Affirm's user-friendly plugins and APIs make it easier for merchants to adopt their payment solutions, reducing technical barriers to entry.

Benefits

Spending wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses

Supportive communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups

Remote-first workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country

Generous time off: Take the time you need when life happens

Health benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs

Mental healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs

Parental leave: Birth and non-birth parents get 18 weeks paid leave. Plus, a 4-week return-to-work transition program, at full base pay.

Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family.

Away days: We offer 24 company-wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge.

Learning & development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth.