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SoFi · 1 day ago

Principal People Business Partner

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $220K/yr

SoFi is a next-generation financial services company and national bank that is transforming personal finance. The Principal People Business Partner will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives and leading initiatives to foster a high-performing culture within the Independent Risk Management & Compliance team.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to Risk and Compliance leaders, shaping and executing people strategies that align with business goals to enable high performing and engaged teams

Diagnose root cause organizational and talent challenges, develop scalable and innovative solutions, and lead execution to drive sustainable business outcomes

Provide executive-level coaching to leaders on leadership effectiveness, performance, team dynamics, and change management

Address highly ambiguous organizational challenges and drive large-scale initiatives to shape the future of the organization, ensuring clear communication and leader readiness

Use people analytics and business data to inform decision-making, anticipate future organizational needs, identify trends and risks, and proactively improve organizational health and performance

Balance employee and business needs by providing expert guidance on employment practices, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legal requirements and ensuring a fair, compliant, and supportive workplace

You make it easy for the business to work with the people team, simplifying programs, weaving the people strategy throughout multiple touchpoints to drive intended business outcomes through people programs with tailored business knowledge

Partner with and mentor People Business Partners, supporting their professional growth, capability development, and effectiveness as strategic advisors

Work closely with People Team Centers of Excellence and HR Business Partners to design and deliver integrated people programs that drive measurable impact for the business

Qualification

Strategic HR ExpertiseData-Driven Decision-MakingCoaching Senior LeadersChange ManagementHR KnowledgeInfluenceClarity in AmbiguityWorkday ExperienceBankingTech ExperienceRelationship Building

Required

Proven ability to balance big-picture thinking with hands-on execution, including progressive HR experience in dynamic environments

Trusted sounding board for executives, shaping leadership decisions through strong influence and executive presence, while also developing senior leaders

Strong capability to leverage people analytics and business data to identify trends, assess risk, inform decisions, and drive meaningful organizational change

Strong understanding of key HR domains such as compensation, performance management, employee engagement, employee relations, talent management, and inclusive culture

Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, adapt messaging to diverse audiences, and influence outcomes across the organization

Effectively navigates complexity to drive aligned, focused action. Adaptable and resilient, quickly adjusting priorities and recommendations based on new information