Director, People Partner

About Riot Platforms

Riot’s (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world’s most trusted platform for powering and building digital infrastructure.

Riot’s mission is to empower the future of digital infrastructure by positively impacting the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows the Company to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.

Riot is a Bitcoin-driven industry leader in the development of large-scale data centers and bitcoin mining applications. The Company’s vertically integrated strategy spans Bitcoin mining, engineering, and the development of large-scale data center projects designed to support the growing demand for high-density computing. Riot currently operates Bitcoin mining facilities in central Texas and Kentucky, with engineering and fabrication capabilities in Denver and Houston. The Company is now expanding into data center development, strengthening its position as a foundational builder in the digital economy.

Key attributes we are looking for

At Riot, we’re building the future of digital infrastructure. Our team members have unparalleled opportunities to work on groundbreaking initiatives. Through technical excellence and strategic execution, Riot has positioned itself as a leader in the industry driving advancements that continue to set new benchmarks in digital infrastructure.

We are trailblazers. Problem solvers. People who thrive in fast-paced environments, communicate clearly, and bring relentless focus to efficiency and execution.

About the role

The Director, People Partner leads a team of People Partners and serves as a strategic advisor to senior leaders across Riot. This role operationalizes Riot’s people strategy, ensuring People Partners deliver proactive, business-aligned support that strengthens performance, culture, and organizational effectiveness. The Director is responsible for elevating the People Partner function, building team capability, and ensuring consistency, quality, and strategic alignment across all client groups.

Essential Functions

Team Leadership & Partner Development

• Lead, coach, and develop People Partners to operate as strategic business partners who drive performance, culture, and organizational health.
• Establish expectations, operating rhythms, and standards that ensure consistent, high-quality partnership.
• Build manager and leader capability through coaching, guidance, and structured development.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a senior advisor to functional leaders, helping translate business needs into people strategies that fuel growth and accountability.
• Guide leaders through complex organizational decisions, such as team design, capability assessments, and workforce planning.
• Partner closely with Total Rewards, Talent Management, L&D, and Talent Acquisition to deliver integrated, enterprise-aligned programs.

Employee Relations Leadership

• Oversee employee relations approaches within assigned business units, ensuring adherence to legal standards and Riot’s expectations for fairness and accountability.
• Provide direction and oversight on sensitive or high-risk cases; equip People Partners with frameworks for consistency and strong judgment.
• Use ER insights to identify organizational risks, propose interventions, and advise leadership.

Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience

• Reinforce Riot’s culture of performance and accountability through coaching, consistent messaging, and leadership support.
• Leverage feedback, engagement data, and trends to recommend actions that improve the employee experience.
• Partner with leaders to address team health, trust, and communication gaps proactively.

Performance Management & Talent Planning

• Ensure People Partners effectively support leaders in Riot’s continuous performance management process.
• Provide guidance on performance calibration, goal setting, and leadership capability.
• Contribute insights to talent reviews, succession discussions, and development planning in partnership with Talent Management.

Data & Insight-Driven Decision Making

• Use people analytics and workforce insights to shape recommendations and influence leader decision making.
• Ensure People Partners understand and use data to drive consistency, accountability, and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field or equivalent.
• A minimum of 8 years’ HR/People Partner experience, with demonstrated success supporting senior leaders in high-growth or complex environments.
• Prior leadership experience managing a team of People Partners or HR Business Partners.
• Strong capability in employee relations, organizational design, and strategic partnership.
• Ability to influence, challenge, and coach leaders at all levels with confidence and clarity.
• Data-driven mindset and ability to connect insights to action.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 401k plan with company matching
• Great medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Additional benefit options (Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, and more)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• A fun company culture with tremendous growth opportunities!

Riot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.