Vice President, People | Hybrid

Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. With more than 20 years in FinTech, we’ve grown from start-up to industry leader by innovating, simplifying, and valuing people. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a FinTech holding company with three business segments: Progressive Leasing, Purchasing Power (a leading employee purchase program for consumer products and services using payroll deduction), and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform.
About PROG Holdings
PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG) is a financial technology holding company committed to expanding access to ownership for everyday people. Through our family of brands — including Progressive Leasing, Four, MoneyApp, and Purchasing Power — we deliver innovative, responsible financial solutions to millions of Americans.
We are a high‑growth company where the People function is a strategic partner to the business, operating with visibility, influence, and accountability at the executive level.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an executive‑caliber People leader to serve as Vice President of People for Purchasing Power (PPC) and enterprise People Partner Operations across PROG Holdings.
This is a senior, highly visible role for a People executive who thrives at the intersection of business strategy, people leadership, and organizational performance.
This is a hybrid role, working three days per week from Purchasing Power's Atlantic Station Office in Atlanta, GA.
As VP of People, you carry a dual mandate:
You are the most senior People leader for Purchasing Power — a member of the PPC executive team and the architect of its people strategy through and beyond integration into PROG.At the same time, you lead PROG’s enterprise People Partner function: forward‑facing HR leaders embedded across every business unit and function, including operations in India.
People Partners are PROG’s primary bridge between the People function and the business. They sit close to leaders and teams and are accountable for driving performance through organizational design, talent management, workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations. This is consultative, high‑judgment HR work at its best.
This role reports directly to PROG’s Chief People Officer and partners closely with enterprise COEs spanning Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, HR Technology, Learning & Development, Communications, Engagement, and Community Outreach.
The person who succeeds in this role will be well‑positioned for expanded enterprise People leadership as PROG continues to scale.
What You’ll Do
Purchasing Power Leadership
Serve as the executive People leader for Purchasing Power, holding a seat on the PPC leadership team and acting as a trusted advisor to its President and senior leadersOwn PPC’s people integration into PROG’s operating model, culture, systems, and valuesArchitect and execute people strategies across the full talent lifecycle — organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, total rewards, employee relations, culture, engagement, and leadership developmentOversee PPC’s India HR operations, ensuring strong people practices, compliance, and employee experience across geographies
Enterprise People Partner Leadership
Lead, develop, and elevate PROG’s People Partner team embedded across the enterpriseSet the operating model, standards, and capability agenda for People Partnering at PROGHold the function accountable for outcomes that matter: organizational health, performance culture, talent depth, engagement, and manager effectivenessEnsure People Partners operate as fluent business partners — diagnosing organizational issues, influencing leaders, and facilitating high‑impact talent and performance processes
Enterprise Contribution
Champion AI fluency and accelerate adoption of AI and automation across People Partner operations and business‑facing HR servicesServe as a thought partner to business leaders on AI‑driven workforce transformationLeverage workforce data and analytics to surface insights, shape decisions, and demonstrate ROI of people investmentsRepresent PPC and the People Partner function in enterprise forums and contribute to PROG‑level People strategyProvide executive oversight and strategic direction for PROG’s Internal Communications function, including enterprise‑wide messaging, employee communications, and change communications across the organization
What You Bring
Progressive HR leadership experience with genuine breadth across the full People functionExperience leading HR generalist / Business Partner teams with accountability for business outcomesSenior HR leadership experience within a complex, multi‑brand or matrixed organizationDemonstrated success driving high‑performance culture through disciplined talent and performance managementExecutive presence and credibility across leadership levelsA track record of building and leading high‑performing HR teams with intentional development focusStrong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategy to commercial outcomesDemonstrated fluency with AI, HR technology, and automation; experience contributing to AI or digital transformation efforts strongly preferredExceptional influencing and relationship‑building skills across functions and geographiesExperience with international HR operations preferred (India experience a plus)Public company experience or strong understanding of public‑company governance and compliance environments preferredExperience partnering closely with Internal Communications teams to drive clear, effective enterprise employee messaging and change communications at scale
Why PROG Holdings
A company that moves fast and invests in its peopleA People function with a true seat at the executive tableAn environment where AI transformation is happening now, not somedayCompetitive executive compensation including base salary, incentive, and equityComprehensive benefits, flexibility, and a leadership culture grounded in trust and transparencyA real opportunity to grow into broader enterprise People leadership
We Offer:
Competitive CompensationFull Health Benefits; Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid Parental LeaveCompany‑Matched 401(k)Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays + Paid Volunteer HoursEmployee Resource Groups (Black Inclusion Group, Women in Leadership, PRIDE, Adelante)Employee Stock Purchase ProgramTuition ReimbursementCharitable Gift MatchingJob‑required equipment and services
Progressive Leasing welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Progressive Leasing does business.