Regional People Manager - North America

Regional People Manager - North America at

We’re  – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.

is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.

With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.

Checkout is hiring an exceptional Regional People Leader to spearhead our ambitious expansion across North America. Based in Atlanta and reporting to the Regional Americas Director, this highly strategic, results-oriented role blends senior business partnership with hands‑on site leadership. You will serve as the most senior People Partner in the region and act as a trusted advisor to executives, shaping our organizational strategy and leading the execution of People Programs, Processes, and Projects across the US and Canada with an increased focus on supporting the growth and expansion of Checkout’s footprint in Atlanta.

If you are a seasoned HR leader eager to influence leadership, champion culture, and ensure operational excellence while scaling People initiatives in a high-growth fintech environment, we encourage you to apply.

• Executive Coach:
  Act as a trusted thought partner and coach to senior leaders in North America, particularly to the CEO of Checkout Atlanta, fostering leadership effectiveness, self-awareness, and high-performing team principles.
• Business Expert:
  Leverage a strong understanding of business priorities to shape and deploy holistic talent and organizational strategies that align with Checkout’s growth goals.
• Talent Steward:
  Partner with leaders and Talent Acquisition to attract, hire, develop, and retain senior-level talent. Champion succession planning and internal mobility across the region.
• Transformer:
  Drive adoption of global People initiatives across assigned scope and geographies, ensuring appropriate tailoring to local needs and cultural context.
• Data‑Led:
  Utilize People metrics, engagement data, and business insights to inform strategic decisions around engagement, mobility, performance, and retention.

• HR Site Lead – Atlanta:
  Operate as the most senior People Partner in the Atlanta hub, leading the local People strategy and execution, and managing all key People processes for the site.
• Office Management Oversight:
  Oversee the operational and administrative functions of the Atlanta office to ensure a safe, efficient, and professional work environment.
• Workplace
  
  Experience:
  
  Partner with internal teams (e.g., IT, Security, Finance) and external vendors to design and deliver an outstanding employee experience for the Atlanta office.
• Local Engagement & Culture:
  Plan, manage, and support local engagement events, culture forums, and moments of recognition to sustain a strong team environment.
• Real Estate Projects:
  Serve as the local lead for real estate and office build‑out projects, partnering closely with HQ’s dedicated Center of Excellence (COE) and internal stakeholders.

• Regional Partnering:
  Partner with people leaders across North America to ensure HR actions are aligned with business priorities and workforce needs.
• Global People Team Community:
  Partner with Departmental People Partners and Central COEs to help represent the Region and ensure local processes are executed smoothly in accordance with local practices, policies and laws.
• End‑to‑End Program Delivery:
  Deliver expert, end‑to‑end support for cyclical People programs, including performance management, compensation…