The opportunity
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.
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
What they're looking for
- 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