Senior Director, People Partners

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 Senior Director, People Partners leads Riot’s People Partner team, driving business impact through strategic HR partnership. This role oversees a team of People Partners, each assigned to an internal client group, and ensures the function delivers proactive, data-driven, and scalable solutions that fuel Riot’s growth and culture. In addition, this role and its team are responsible for employee relations, employee engagement, and performance management. In partnership with the SVP, People Operations and Senior Director, Talent Management, this will synthesis information for Riot’s annual talent review process.

Essential Functions
Strategic Leadership and Team Development

·  Lead the evolution of the People Partner function from tactical support to strategic, business-aligned partnership.

·  Develop, coach, and scale a team of high-impact People Partners, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

·  Establish operating rhythms, standards, and expectations that support consistent, high-quality delivery.

 Business Partnership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

·  Partner proactively with senior leaders to translate business goals into people strategies that drive performance, growth, and innovation.

·  Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Talent Management) to deliver integrated people programs.

 Employee Relations Strategy

·  Oversee employee relations strategy, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant approach across the organization.

·  Establish guidelines for documentation, escalation, and resolution while empowering People Partners to manage cases effectively.

·  Use ER insights to inform leadership and shape proactive organizational interventions.

·  Serve as an escalation point for sensitive cases and guide the team in building a positive, inclusive workplace.

 Employee Experience, Culture, and Engagement

·  Champion Riot’s culture of accountability and performance, ensuring People Partners reinforce these expectations across the business.

·  Lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, leadership capability, and organizational health.

·  Use people data, feedback insights, and trends to identify opportunities to elevate the employee experience and drive retention.

 Organizational Development & Change Leadership

· Partner with executives to assess organizational needs and recommended org design solutions that support agility, capability, and growth.