Chime · 2 weeks ago
Director, People Strategy & Programs
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$206K/yr - $285K/yr
12+ years expChime is a financial technology company focused on helping individuals achieve financial progress. The Director, People Strategy & Programs will lead the People Strategy & Programs, ensuring the successful delivery of enterprise-wide initiatives and driving alignment across People functions.
BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechMobile Apps
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end People Strategy roadmap, translating Chime’s People strategy into integrated, executable priorities across People teams
Lead the People Strategy & Programs, including intake, prioritization, portfolio management, and delivery of enterprise-wide People initiatives
Ensure disciplined execution of People programs through strong program management, governance, and cross-functional alignment
Establish and manage People performance metrics, including KPIs and OKRs, to measure impact, organizational health, and progress against strategy
Drive change management and adoption for major People initiatives in partnership with People Product and functional leaders
Lead large-scale HR transformation efforts, including operating model evolution, process optimization, and service delivery improvements
Own HR M&A efforts, including People due diligence, integration planning, and execution
Build and lead a high-performing People Strategy & Programs team, fostering accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing decisions and solving complex, ambiguous business challenges
Qualification
Required
12–15+ years of experience in People Strategy, People Operations, People Analytics, Strategic Workforce Planning, management consulting, or large-scale business and organizational transformation
Demonstrated experience designing and leading enterprise-level HR or business transformation initiatives with measurable impact
Deep expertise in program and portfolio management, including operating rhythms, governance, and executive-level reporting
Experience leading HR M&A activities, including due diligence and post-merger integration
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect People strategy to commercial and operational outcomes
Proven ability to translate abstract strategy into clear operational plans with minimal oversight
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align leaders across a complex organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level storytelling and synthesis
Highly detail-oriented, disciplined, and capable of managing multiple high-stakes initiatives simultaneously
Benefits
In-office perks including backup child, elder, and/or pet care, plus a subsidized commuter benefit to support your regular commute
401k match plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Generous vacation policy and company-wide Chime Days, bonus company-wide paid days off
1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses
Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with $15k lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.
In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers—think cooking classes, guided meditations, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!
A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress
Perks also available to Chime Interns.
Company
Chime
Chime is a financial technology company that offers mobile banking services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.77BKey Investors
Sequoia Capital Global EquitiesDST GlobalMenlo Ventures
2025-06-12IPO
2025-03-01Debt Financing· $475M
2023-07-28Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Christopher Britt
Founder and CEO
Ryan King
Co-Founder
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