Principal People Partner, Chime
$167-230k
+ Bonus & Equity
More information about location
4+ days a week in office
Mobile banking for the everyday person
Be an early applicant
Mobile banking for the everyday person
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$167-230k
+ Bonus & Equity
More information about location
4+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financial peace of mind a reality for millions of everyday people.
Role
Who you are
- At least 10+ years of HR business partner experience
- Expertise in building trusting relationships with leaders at all levels
- A data driven outlook and use people metrics to inform decision making
- Sense of empathy and understanding for the needs of diverse groups of people
- The ability to strike a balance between strategic partnership-building and getting things done
- Comfort with interpreting and using people data to tell a story and translating it into actionable strategy
- A passion for advocating for others, speaking up even when it's difficult, and seeing others accomplish their goals
- A passion for seeing others grow through coaching, mentoring, and career development
What the job involves
- Chime is looking for a Principal People Partner to lead multiple functions including our rapidly growing enterprise business
- This role will work closely with our VP of People Partners and be located in our NYC office
- As a People Partner at Chime, you will help align business objectives with People solutions for different business organizations that you will support
- We are looking for someone who can be a strategic thought partner, workforce planner, talent steward, program deployer, and a leadership coach
- Working alongside business leaders and other people partners, you'll bring together your people expertise with knowledge of our business to deliver people strategies that help grow and develop our talent
- Coach managers. Leveraging your experience to understand the needs of your business groups and navigating difficult conversations to coach managers and leaders through the full range of the employee lifecycle
- Collaborating with other People team members to effectively communicate and plan organizational changes by advocating for the needs of your client groups and facilitating communications and training
- By partnering with People Operations and Senior People Partners, you'll help drive decisions that align our culture with our reward strategies while ensuring internal parity
- Collaborate with stakeholders to advocate for and nurture the culture within our business teams
- Ensure that the unique voices, perspectives, and challenges of each team are recognized and addressed working in partnership with people COEs and enablement functions
- Actively participate in the design, execution, and rollout of company-wide initiatives
- Partner with the People Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure successful implementation
Our take
Chime is part of the growing realm of fintech banks and providers, emphasising straightforward, cost-effective banking solutions. It cuts the expenses tied to basic bank accounts and provides users with greater autonomy in managing their finances.
In contrast to many traditional banks that levy steep fees and hefty penalties for overdrafts while offering meagre interest rates on savings, Chime addresses a crucial gap in the banking sector. Its primary focus is on catering to individuals with modest savings who seek the convenience of automated digital banking.
With a remarkable ascent in its trajectory, Chime's current valuation stands at $11.6B since its 2025 IPO. However, competition remains fierce, with other neobanks like Ally offering similar features and vying for the same customer base. That being said, Chime's IPO, rare in a financially uncertain period, proves that it has shifted from challenger to major player.
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Insights
0% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Aug 2021
$750m
SERIES G
Sep 2020
$485m
SERIES F
Total funding: $2.0bn
Company benefits
- Physical: We believe in taking care of your physical health, so as a Chimer you’ll get medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as benefits to support your physical activity, family planning, and all of your little Chimers
- Emotional: We know that staying healthy involves a lot more than doctor’s checkups. We partner with Modern Health to help you navigate your mental health, give monthly Take Care of Yourself Days, and want you to take time off when you need it
- Financial: We want Chimers to save and feel financially supported, so we offer savings plans with competitive matching, as well as access to financial planning and legal assistance so that you can find your financial peace of mind
- Social: We’ll celebrate your milestones together with travel stipends, swag, and high-fives and make sure you’re connected to fellow Chimers through our Chime Resource Groups (CRGs) and company events
Company HQ
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Chris Britt
(Co-Founder & CEO)Chris worked as an Accenture Management Consultant for 4 years before roles at CMGI, Comscore Networks, and Visa. They left their position as an SVP of Corporate Development at Green Dot Corporation to co-found Chime in November 2012.
Ryan King
(Co-Founder)Ryan worked at Plaxo for 8 years, first as Lead Engineer and then working their way up to VP of Engineering & COO. They went on to be CTO & Vice President at Comcast Silicon Valley Innovation Centre before co-founding Chime.
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