Pagaya
Senior Director, HRBP & Talent Development
New York, NY
About Pagaya Pagaya is building a leading artificial intelligence network to help partners grow their businesses and better serve customers. We are a global technology company making life‑changing financial products and services available to more people nationwide, reshaping the financial services ecosystem. By using machine learning, a vast data network and a sophisticated AI‑driven approach, we provide comprehensive consumer credit and residential real‑estate solutions for partners, customers, and investors. Pagaya has offices in New York and Tel Aviv.
Let’s create better outcomes together!
About the Role Pagaya is seeking a
Senior Director
to serve as a trusted advisor and partner to our U.S. leadership team. This high‑impact, hands‑on role reports directly to the Global Head of People and drives the next phase of Pagaya’s people strategy across talent development, compensation, analytics, and business partnership.
The ideal candidate blends strategic thinking with deep executional excellence, understanding how people strategy supports business growth in complex, regulated environments. This leader will shape our U.S. people agenda and serve as a critical connector to Pagaya’s global People team.
Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnership
Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders across the U.S., influencing decisions on organizational design, leadership development, workforce planning, and culture.
Partner with executive stakeholders to design and implement strategies that attract, retain, and grow top talent.
Serve as a sounding board and coach to leaders navigating scaling challenges and change management.
Talent Development & Performance Effectiveness
Lead enterprise‑level talent and leadership development initiatives, including performance, succession, and capability‑building programs.
Partner with the Global Head of People to establish a cohesive, scalable talent framework that aligns with Pagaya’s long‑term strategy.
Champion a culture of accountability, continuous feedback, and growth across all levels of the organization.
Compensation & People Analytics
Oversee U.S. compensation strategy and execution, including benchmarking, pay equity, and year‑end cycles.
Drive insights through data: build and interpret people analytics dashboards that inform executive decision‑making.
Partner cross‑functionally with Finance and global People teams to ensure alignment of compensation philosophy and talent metrics.
Leadership & Influence
Serve as a key member of the People leadership team, contributing to global people strategy and operating model evolution.
Provide mentorship and guidance to HR Business Partners and cross‑functional peers, fostering an integrated, strategic HR approach.
Represent the People function in executive‑level discussions, influencing decisions through data, insight, and business acumen.
Requirements
12+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including 5+ years leading strategic business partnership or center‑of‑excellence functions.
Proven success supporting senior executives in financial services, capital markets, hedge funds, top fintechs, management consulting or other high‑growth environments.
Deep experience across org design, talent development, analytics, compensation, succession, and talent strategy with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Exceptional communication and executive presence; able to distill complexity into clarity for senior audiences.
Highly analytical and commercially minded, with a bias toward execution and impact.
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving organization with global stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
The pay ranges for New York‑based hires are commensurate with candidate experience.
Pay ranges for candidates working in locations other than New York may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.
Compensation Range for New York Based Hires
$240,000 - $260,000 USD
Our Team Pagaya was founded in 2016 by seasoned research, finance, and technology entrepreneurs. Our headquarters are located in NYC and Tel Aviv. We move fast and smart, identifying new opportunities and building end‑to‑end solutions from AI models and unique data sources. Every Pagaya team member solves new and exciting challenges every day in a culture based on partnership, collaboration, and community.
Our Values
Continuously Learn
– We challenge ourselves to get better as individuals, teams, and an organization to deliver for our partners.
Debate and Commit
– We respectfully and openly debate to strengthen our ideas and build shared conviction – once we decide, we go all in, together.
Dream Big and Act
– We boldly tackle complex problems, pressur‑test solutions in real time, and adapt with speed and energy.
Advance Inclusion
– We create a world where everyone can win, designing systems that better represent people and generate sustainable value for our employees, partners, and investors.
Be Accountable Together
– We proudly own our actions and our results, taking initiative to ensure our work gets over the finish line as a team.
More than just a job We believe health, happiness, and productivity go hand‑in‑hand. That’s why we continually look to enhance the ways we support you with benefits programs and perks that allow every Pagayan to do the best work of their life.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As set forth in Pagaya’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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About Pagaya Pagaya is building a leading artificial intelligence network to help partners grow their businesses and better serve customers. We are a global technology company making life‑changing financial products and services available to more people nationwide, reshaping the financial services ecosystem. By using machine learning, a vast data network and a sophisticated AI‑driven approach, we provide comprehensive consumer credit and residential real‑estate solutions for partners, customers, and investors. Pagaya has offices in New York and Tel Aviv.
Let’s create better outcomes together!
About the Role Pagaya is seeking a
Senior Director
to serve as a trusted advisor and partner to our U.S. leadership team. This high‑impact, hands‑on role reports directly to the Global Head of People and drives the next phase of Pagaya’s people strategy across talent development, compensation, analytics, and business partnership.
The ideal candidate blends strategic thinking with deep executional excellence, understanding how people strategy supports business growth in complex, regulated environments. This leader will shape our U.S. people agenda and serve as a critical connector to Pagaya’s global People team.
Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnership
Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders across the U.S., influencing decisions on organizational design, leadership development, workforce planning, and culture.
Partner with executive stakeholders to design and implement strategies that attract, retain, and grow top talent.
Serve as a sounding board and coach to leaders navigating scaling challenges and change management.
Talent Development & Performance Effectiveness
Lead enterprise‑level talent and leadership development initiatives, including performance, succession, and capability‑building programs.
Partner with the Global Head of People to establish a cohesive, scalable talent framework that aligns with Pagaya’s long‑term strategy.
Champion a culture of accountability, continuous feedback, and growth across all levels of the organization.
Compensation & People Analytics
Oversee U.S. compensation strategy and execution, including benchmarking, pay equity, and year‑end cycles.
Drive insights through data: build and interpret people analytics dashboards that inform executive decision‑making.
Partner cross‑functionally with Finance and global People teams to ensure alignment of compensation philosophy and talent metrics.
Leadership & Influence
Serve as a key member of the People leadership team, contributing to global people strategy and operating model evolution.
Provide mentorship and guidance to HR Business Partners and cross‑functional peers, fostering an integrated, strategic HR approach.
Represent the People function in executive‑level discussions, influencing decisions through data, insight, and business acumen.
Requirements
12+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including 5+ years leading strategic business partnership or center‑of‑excellence functions.
Proven success supporting senior executives in financial services, capital markets, hedge funds, top fintechs, management consulting or other high‑growth environments.
Deep experience across org design, talent development, analytics, compensation, succession, and talent strategy with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Exceptional communication and executive presence; able to distill complexity into clarity for senior audiences.
Highly analytical and commercially minded, with a bias toward execution and impact.
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving organization with global stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
The pay ranges for New York‑based hires are commensurate with candidate experience.
Pay ranges for candidates working in locations other than New York may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.
Compensation Range for New York Based Hires
$240,000 - $260,000 USD
Our Team Pagaya was founded in 2016 by seasoned research, finance, and technology entrepreneurs. Our headquarters are located in NYC and Tel Aviv. We move fast and smart, identifying new opportunities and building end‑to‑end solutions from AI models and unique data sources. Every Pagaya team member solves new and exciting challenges every day in a culture based on partnership, collaboration, and community.
Our Values
Continuously Learn
– We challenge ourselves to get better as individuals, teams, and an organization to deliver for our partners.
Debate and Commit
– We respectfully and openly debate to strengthen our ideas and build shared conviction – once we decide, we go all in, together.
Dream Big and Act
– We boldly tackle complex problems, pressur‑test solutions in real time, and adapt with speed and energy.
Advance Inclusion
– We create a world where everyone can win, designing systems that better represent people and generate sustainable value for our employees, partners, and investors.
Be Accountable Together
– We proudly own our actions and our results, taking initiative to ensure our work gets over the finish line as a team.
More than just a job We believe health, happiness, and productivity go hand‑in‑hand. That’s why we continually look to enhance the ways we support you with benefits programs and perks that allow every Pagayan to do the best work of their life.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As set forth in Pagaya’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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