People Planning Manager

About Addi

We are a leading financial platform building the future of payments shopping and bankinga world where consumers and merchants can transact effortlessly grow together and where we create abundance and generate pride in them. Today we serve over 2 million customers and partner with more than 20000 merchants making Addi Colombias fastest-growing marketplace.

We provide banking solutions (deposits payments unsecured credit) and commerce services (e-commerce marketing) using state-of-the-art technology bridging the financial gap for millions and redefining how people experience financial freedom. As the countrys leading Buy Now Pay Later provider we have secured regulatory approval to operate as a bank unlocking even greater opportunities for our the past year we have also achieved profitability reinforcing the strength of our business model and our ability to scale sustainably.

Our mission has earned the trust of world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz Architect Capital GIC Goldman Sachs Greycroft Monashees Notable Capital Quona Capital Union Square Ventures Victory Park Capital and more who back our vision for the future. With their support we are not just growingwe are transforming Latin Americas financial ecosystem and shaping the next generation to shop pay and bank in Colombia.

But what truly sets us apart is how we build. We are a conscious company driven by deep experience in scaling technology services and products and we live by our values every day.

About the Role

This is where you come in. Below youll find what this role is all aboutthe impact youll drive the challenges youll tackle and what it takes to thrive at Addi. If youre ready to be part of something big keep reading.

Whats the mission youll drive

Orchestrate the sustainable development of the People function by translating Addis business strategy into surgical workforce plans and actionable insights ensuring the company scales at the right pace through the rigorous execution of People processes precise project tracking and the design of competitive compensation structures that maintain an optimal cost balance.

What you will do

• Strategic Workforce Integration: Deliver a dynamic scenario-based headcount plan that aligns 100% of new hires with Addis growth milestones ensuring the organization scales with financial discipline and operational agility.

• Project Execution & Tracking: Establish a robust project management framework to track all People-related initiatives ensuring that 95% of key projects (from automations migrations to process audits) are delivered on time and within scope.

• Compensation & Cost Optimization: Lead the execution of compensation benchmarking and structure projects ensuring Addi remains competitive in the fintech market while maintaining a people-cost-to-revenue ratio aligned with the annual budget.

• Data-Driven Decision Engine: Launch an Executive People Dashboard that provides real-time visibility into headcount ROI turnover trends and hiring velocity turning raw data into a strategic narrative for the C-suite.

• Operational Process Excellence: Standardize the end-to-end headcount approval and requisition workflow reducing bottlenecks and ensuring every hire is pre-validated against both budget and long-term capacity models.

What were looking for

• Proven expertise in Strategic Workforce & Financial Planning

  • Ability to translate high-level business growth scenarios into granular headcount forecasts that align with monthly burn rate targets.

  • Skill in identifying the financial trade-offs between hiring outsourcing and automation to optimize the companys cost structure.

  • Capacity to maintain a rolling workforce plan that adapts instantly to changes in the fintech regulatory or funding landscape.

• Demonstrates ability to drive Complex Project Tracking & Execution

  • Experienced in using project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Kanban or Gantt) to ensure People initiatives move from ideation to completion without scope creep.

  • Strong focus on accountability providing regular status updates and red-flag alerts to stakeholders when project milestones are at risk.

  • Skill in managing cross-functional dependencies ensuring Finance Legal and Tech teams are synchronized during HR process rollouts.

• Possesses strong Analytical Storytelling & Executive Influence

  • Expertise in transforming raw people data into compelling visual narratives that empower the C-suite to make evidence-based talent decisions.

  • Ability to challenge senior leaderships hiring requests with data-backed logic acting as a strategic consultant rather than a reactive administrator.

  • Comfortable presenting complex financial-human capital correlations to diverse audiences from HR Generalists to the CFO.

• Has solid expertise in Compensation Modeling & Reward Strategy

  • Track record of designing and implementing salary scales and incentive structures that balance market competitiveness with internal equity.

  • Ability to manage annual or semi-annual compensation cycles ensuring all adjustments are data-driven and stay within the approved budget.

  • Proficiency in utilizing market benchmarking tools (e.g. Radford Mercer or Pave) to ensure Addi remains an employer of choice in the tech sector.

• Track record of Radical Attention to Detail & Data Integrity

  • A zero-error mindset regarding the maintenance of the organizational chart headcount budgets and employee master data.

  • Proven ability to audit and reconcile data across multiple platforms (HRIS ATS and Finance models) to ensure a single reliable source of truth.

  • High level of discipline in documenting processes and change-logs ensuring all workforce planning decisions are auditable and transparent.

• Experienced in Systems Optimization & Technical Modeling

  • Advanced mastery of Excel and Google Sheets including the ability to build automated multi-variable models that forecast long-term people costs.

  • Functional knowledge of integrating HRIS (e.g. Workday Hibob) and ATS (Greenhouse) data into Business Intelligence tools like Looker or Tableau.

  • Ability to troubleshoot and improve digital workflows reducing manual data entry and increasing the speed of the headcount approval process.

Why join us

• Work on a problem that truly matters We are redefining how people shop pay and bank in Colombia breaking down financial barriers and empowering millions. Your work will directly impact customers lives by creating more accessible seamless and fair financial services.

• Be part of something big from the ground up This is your chance to help shape a company influencing everything from our technology and strategy to our culture and values. You wont just be an employeeyoull be an owner

• Unparalleled growth opportunity The market were tackling is massive and were growing faster than almost any fintech lender at our stage. If youre looking for a high-impact role in a company thats scaling fast this is it.

• Join a world-class team Work alongside top-tier talent from around the world in an environment where excellence ownership and collaboration are at the core of everything we do. We care deeply about what we build and how we build itand we want you to be a part of it.

• Competitive compensation & meaningful ownership We believe in rewarding our talent. Youll receive a generous salary equity in the company and benefits that go beyond the basics to support your growth.

How the hiring process looks like

We believe in a fast transparent and engaging hiring experience that allows both you and us to determine if theres a great fit. Heres what our process looks like:

• Step 1: People Interview (30 min)

  A conversation with a recruiter to get to know you your experience and what youre looking for. Well also share more about Addi our culture and the role.

• Step 2: Initial Interview (45 min)

  A more in-depth conversation with the hiring manager where we explore your skills experience and problem-solving approach. We want to understand how you think and work.

• Step 3: 2 Deep Dive interviews (45 min)

  Youll meet future colleagues and cross-functional team members to get a feel for how we work together. Were looking for strong contributors and cultural fits so bring your questions too!

• Step 4: Business Case (3-5 Days)

  You may receive a real-world challenge or case study to complete. This is a chance to showcase your expertise and how you approach key problems relevant to the role.

• Step 6: Co-Founder Interview (30 min)

  If theres a strong match youll have a final conversation with our Founder to align on expectations cultural fit and ensure mutual excitement. From there well move quickly to an offer and discuss next steps.

We value efficiency and respect for your time so we aim to complete the process as quickly as possible. Our goal is to make this experience insightful and exciting for you just as much as it is for us. Regardless of the outcome we are committed to always providing feedback ensuring that you walk away with valuable insights from your experience with us.

Required Experience:

Manager