Senior People Business Partner

SoFi
United States
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to HR professionals with deep expertise in organizational design and finance, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment within the US-based financial services sector.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 6+ years of HR experience in financial services or tech, especially in org design and employee relations.
    — “6+ years as an HR Business Partner with specific HR knowledge in organizational design and development; compensation; performance management; employee engagement; employment law; employee relations; diversity and inclusion; training & employee development; immigration; systems and tools
  • Individuals who can act as a strategic advisor and advocate for both employees and leadership.
    — “As a Senior People Business Partner at SoFi, you will serve as a strategic advisor and advocate for both the business and our employees.
  • Candidates with experience in leading cross-functional projects and fostering company culture.
    — “Champion the company culture by embodying and promoting 'The SoFi Way.'

Things to consider

  • This role requires a US-based presence, with limited remote work options in Hawaii and Alaska.
    — “Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.
  • Candidates must be prepared to work closely with Engineering and Borrow/Operations teams.
    — “Partner with Financial Services and Borrow/Operations Engineering leadership to drive influence and solve complex organizational challenges with scalable, high-impact solutions.

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in org design and performance management with measurable outcomes.
    — “Leverage deep HR expertise to lead initiatives in org design, compensation, performance management, D&I, and employee development.
  • Demonstrate your ability to coach leaders and manage sensitive employee relations.
    — “Manage complex employee relations with discretion, providing executive coaching and facilitating constructive feedback loops.
  • Showcase your proficiency in using AI tools to enhance HR deliverables.
    — “Proficiency in utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity and HR deliverables.
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • advising and influencing the creation of strategic plans
  • managing complex employee relations
  • leading initiatives in organizational health
Typical background
HR business partneringorganizational development

Skills & requirements

Required

HR Business PartneringOrganizational DesignCompensationPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsDiversity And InclusionTraining And DevelopmentPeople Analytics

Preferred

Technology Or Financial Services ExperienceLeadership CoachingWorkday Or Similar HRIS Platforms

Stack & domain

HR Business PartneringOrganizational DesignCompensationPerformance ManagementDiversity And InclusionTraining And DevelopmentProblem-solvingCommunicationLeadershipFinanceTechnology

About the role

Original posting from SoFi

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Who we are:

Shape a brighter financial future with us.

Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.

We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.

The role:

As a Senior People Business Partner at SoFi, you will serve as a strategic advisor and advocate for both the business and our employees. In this pivotal role, you will partner with Financial Services and Borrow/Operations Engineering leadership to drive influence and solve complex organizational challenges with scalable, high-impact solutions.

What you’ll do:

Partner with leaders to advise and influence the creation of measurable, actionable strategic plans.

Act as an objective resource and champion for the Engineering team and broader employee population.

Manage complex employee relations with discretion, providing executive coaching and facilitating constructive feedback loops.

Leverage deep HR expertise to lead initiatives in org design, compensation, performance management, D&I, and employee development.

Drive data-informed decision-making using people analytics and organizational health metrics.

Execute strong judgment and discretion to ensure positive, professional outcomes.

Champion the company culture by embodying and promoting "The SoFi Way."

Cultivate robust, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.

Collaborate with People Team Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to execute strategic initiatives and support business goals.

What you’ll need:

6+ years as an HR Business Partner with specific HR knowledge in organizational design and development; compensation; performance management; employee engagement;  employment law; employee relations; diversity and inclusion; training & employee development; immigration; systems and tools

BA/BS degree in HR, Business, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.

Demonstrated success influencing and leading at all levels of a corporate hierarchy.

Expertise in building rapport and tailoring communication to diverse audiences while navigating sensitive situations.

Sharp business acumen with the ability to identify risks and opportunities to drive successful results.

Proficiency in utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity and HR deliverables.

Proven experience as a leadership coach, driving accountability and aligning stakeholders with competing interests.

Superior problem-solving skills with a focus on creating scalable organizational processes.

Exceptional agility, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

A high level of accountability and a consistent track record of delivering measurable results.

Nice to have:

Prior experience in the technology or financial services sectors.

Experience supporting Engineering or Product management organizations.

PHR, SPHR, or SHRM certifications.

Hands-on experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location. 

To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page!

SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.

The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

New York applicants: Notice of Employee Rights

SoFi is committed to an inclusive culture. As part of this commitment, SoFi offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email accommodations@sofi.com.

Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.

Internal Employees

If you are a current employee, do not apply here - please navigate to our Internal Job Board in Greenhouse to apply to our open roles.

Source: SoFi careers

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