HR Business Partner

Join Parafin, a fast-growing fintech company, as an HR Business Partner. In this individual-contributor role, you will have broad, independent ownership of HR operations and strategic work. You will work closely with the Head of People and business leaders to translate company priorities into people programs and processes. You will also own core HR operations, drive performance review cycles, administer compensation programs, shape policy development, and contribute to workforce planning. This is an opportunity to help shape Parafin's people practices as the company grows.

• Partner with the Head of People and business leaders to translate company priorities into people programs and processes.
• Own core HR operations end-to-end: onboarding/offboarding, leave administration, HRIS data integrity, and compliance recordkeeping.
• Drive execution of performance review cycles, including calibration prep and manager enablement.

• Solid working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance (California experience a plus)
• Demonstrated track record operating independently as a senior individual contributor - no direct reports required to drive impact
• 6+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally including time at a high-growth startup
• Demonstrated ability to move fluidly between administrative execution and strategic HR work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to earn trust and influence outcomes at all levels
• Sound judgment and discretion handling sensitive employee relations matters
• Comfort building processes from scratch and operating with ambiguity
• Experience in fintech, financial services, or another regulated industry
• Hands-on experience with HRIS or performance platforms (e.g., CultureAmp, 15Five, Rippling)
• PHR/SHRM-CP certification or equivalent
• Experience with compensation analysis and planning
• Experience helping scale a People function from a very small team