Director of People Strategy & Programs, Chime
$193.9-274.7k
+ Eligible for a bonus & Equity
More information about location
4 days a week in office
Mobile banking for the everyday person
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Mobile banking for the everyday person
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$193.9-274.7k
+ Eligible for a 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
- The role requires deep HR expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to operate as both a strategic architect and hands-on execution leader in highly ambiguous, high-visibility environments
- 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
What the job involves
- The Director, People Strategy & Programs will be a senior leader within the People organization, responsible for translating Chime’s People Strategy into a clear, executable roadmap and ensuring its successful delivery across the company. This role will lead People Strategy & Programs and serve as a strategic integrator across People functions, driving alignment, prioritization, and measurable impact
- This leader will act as a catalyst for transforming the People function into a sustained competitive advantage by shaping strategy, managing a portfolio of enterprise-wide People initiatives, and ensuring disciplined execution through strong program management, change leadership, and performance measurement
- 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
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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