We empower students with financial support and supercharge their ability to pay down their debt, so they can get on the right financial track, fast.
We build tools that help people feel in control of their financial future, including:
- - low rates, people-first service, and flexible payments.
- - break free from high-interest rates or monthly payments.
- - access to thousands of scholarships to help students pay less.
Earnies are committed to helping students live their best lives, free from the stress of student debt. If you’re as passionate as we are about our mission, read more below, and let’s build something great together!
What makes an “Earnie” culture:
- – Drivers are satisfied by making things happen, not coming along for the ride. They feel a strong sense of ownership for their projects and teams and demand high standards from themselves and others.
- – Humble team players check their egos and consider the team’s needs above their own. They are self-aware of their strengths and opportunities for improvement.
- – People with a growth mindset approach challenges and failures as learning opportunities. They seek feedback to improve, give feedback to others, and genuinely want to perform well.
- Collaborate with business leaders to understand their goals and challenges, providing HR insights and solutions that support strategic objectives.
- Work closely with leaders on business and people initiatives (e.g. coaching, career development, disciplinary actions, performance management, and engagement).
- Facilitate and oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, appraisals, and feedback.
- Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement, providing actionable insights to business leaders.
- Work closely with leaders on business and people initiatives (e.g. coaching, career development, disciplinary actions, performance management, and engagement).
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning HR practices with business objectives to drive performance and growth.
- Manage and deliver HR solutions that support the organizational strategy, enhance employee engagement, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
- Assist with the execution and implementation of processes that grow the capacity of the organization’s key people resources.
- 3+ years of related experience in an HR Business Partner role.
- 4+ years of employee relations experience.
- 2+ years of employment-based immigration experience.
- Knowledge of Federal and State labor legislation and regulations.
- Ability to effectively use other people systems/tools to work efficiently.
- Strong ability to communicate across all levels of the organization and advise/coach managers.
- Willingness to travel to the Oakland office monthly to collaborate with other Earnies.
- HRIS experience with Workday.
- Tech, FinTech and/or Start-up experience
- This role will be based in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.
- While you’ll enjoy the flexibility of remote work, we also love to see our Earnies face-to-face! We ask you to join us at our Oakland office for 3 consecutive days a month for team collaboration and some fun. It's a chance to connect, share ideas, and maybe even grab some coffee together!
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A little about our pay philosophy: We take pride in compensating our employees fairly and equitably. We are showcasing a range of your potential base salary. The successful candidate’s starting pay will also be determined based on job-related qualifications, internal compensation, and budget. This range may be modified in the future.
Pay Range
$114,000—$130,000 USD
- Health, Dental, & Vision benefits plus savings plans
- Mac computers + work-from-home stipend to set up your home office
- Monthly internet and phone reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- 401(k) plan to help you save for retirement plus a company match
- Robust tuition reimbursement program
- $1,000 travel perk on each Earnie-versary to anywhere in the world
- Competitive days of annual PTO
- Annual “my day”
- Pet insurance!
- Competitive parental leave
- Plenty of Earnest swag, in-person team gatherings, picnics, celebrations, and plenty of fun virtual events
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What We Do
Earnest, founded in 2013, is a technology company that insists on providing exceptional student lending products and services to earn happy clients. Every day, Earnest employees, or as we like to call ourselves, Earnies, are working hard to shape thae next generation of finance. Earnest empowers people with the financial capital they need to live better lives. We strive to eliminate unnecessary costs from the system and offer our clients the lowest possible rates.
Our mission is to make higher education accessible and affordable for everyone. Our products empower anyone seeking higher education to reduce the total price tag of their degree, supercharge their ability to pay down student debt, and get on the right financial track fast.
Our values were built into the core of Earnest on day one. These values guide our ship and keep us constantly aligned. We believe in a culture that supports a Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable workforce where everyone can have a sense of belonging to each other and our mission.
Earn Happy Customers
Our success comes from anticipating their needs and providing the solutions they’re looking for
Better is Better
The path to great means getting better every day. We push ourselves, and each other, to remain curious and think differently.
PhD in Moving Fast
Our customers are tired of long wait times and large student loan bills so we constantly seek out ways to deliver faster.
Passion for Challenges
Perseverance and optimism are just the start to take on the inertia of a national trillion-dollar problem.
Impact is a Team Sport
We maximize our impact when we act as one team.
Why Work With Us
Our mission to maintain and strengthen diversity and inclusion through employee-led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) empowers our Earnies to step into leadership roles and drive our culture. Through ERGs, and with the support of our Executives, we provide a safe space for all Earnie's to be their true selves and to promote diverse backgrounds.
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