Director, People Partners

Job Description:

At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we’ve tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it’s supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we’re not just here to move money— we’re here to move our global customers forward.

We’re looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that’s you and you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.

We are hiring a Director, People Partners to report to our Chief People Officer. 

This is a unique opportunity for a builder. As Remitly enters its next phase of growth, you will help design the next version of our organization - a more AI-enabled, global, and multi-product company. You'll partner closely with business leaders to create the conditions for teams to move faster, scale effectively, and win in increasingly competitive markets.

Success in this role requires strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a bias for action. You'll bring a forward-looking perspective, challenge the status quo, and help translate business strategy into organizational outcomes that enable long-term growth.

Lead & Develop the People Partners Team

• Lead, coach, and develop a globally distributed team of People Partners, setting a high bar for strategic impact and execution

• Establish trusted relationships with senior leaders across the organization as a thought partner who understands their business, goals, and challenges

• Partner across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development to deliver integrated solutions that drive business outcomes - keeping the business needs at the forefront

Organizational Design & Workforce Strategy

• Partner with business leaders to design organizations built for the next phase of growth, not just today's headcount

• Guide leaders through workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and team effectiveness decisions

• Challenge assumptions and bring data, judgment, and business context to organizational and talent decisions

• Model AI-forward working and help leaders understand what AI means for their teams, roles, and ways of working

Talent, Performance & Leadership

• Partner with leaders to build high-performing teams and strengthen leadership effectiveness across the organization

• Drive talent management, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement programs

• Analyze and improve employee engagement, performance and the end-to-end employee experience 

Employee Relations & Organizational Health

• Identify systemic themes across employee relations cases and proactively address root causes before they become organizational risks

• Advise and coach leaders on complex situations including performance management, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and organizational change

• Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure adherence to employment laws across all geographies where Remitly operates

Experience

• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4–5 years leading HRBP or People teams in a high-growth tech or fintech environment

• Proven track record leading global or multi-regional People Partner teams — setting vision, developing talent, and holding a high bar

• Deep expertise in Employee Relations, including complex investigations, performance management, and multi-jurisdiction employment law compliance

• Experience leading the people workstream through M&A activity — from due diligence through integration

• Strong background in organizational design and change management in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

• Experience owning full talent management cycles: performance, succession, leadership development, and engagement

Skills & Mindset

• AI-curious and tech-forward — comfort with AI tools, people analytics platforms, and a track record of using data to drive smarter decisions, not just reporting on them

• Systematic thinker with a data-driven approach to identifying trends, diagnosing root causes, and measuring impact

• Strong business acumen — you understand how the business makes money and you connect people strategy directly to business outcomes

• Courageous and direct — you give honest feedback at all levels, including up, and you do it with care

• High tolerance for ambiguity and a bias for action; you can drive clarity in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment

• Mission-aligned — you genuinely connect with what Remitly is doing for its customers and the communities it serves

Compensation Details

The starting base salary range for this position is typically $208,000 - $260,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role. #LI-Hybrid

Our Benefits

• Flexible paid time off

• Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching

• Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave

• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Continuing education benefits

Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together

At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team's specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.