Nikita Sethi

About Nikita Sethi

Strategic and results-driven HR leader with deep expertise in growing talent, navigating organizational transformations, and shaping business-aligned people strategies. With 16+ years of experience across leading tech and semiconductor companies - including Samsung, Uber, Amazon, Waymo, and SoFi - I\'ve guided C-suite executives through large-scale org design, change management, and workforce planning. Known for my ability to connect the dots across complex systems, I thrive in fast-paced, high-impact enviorments where talent, culture, and business intersects. Whether it\'s scaling HR operations, leading restructuring efforts, or launching leadership development programs, I bring a blend of strategic insights and operational execution to drive meaningful outcomes.

Experience

1. Staff People Business Partner

   SoFi

   Mar 2023 — Present · CA, US

   At SoFi, I serve as a strategic HRBP to the CTO, CISO and the Tech leadership Team, supporting a 900+ person orgnization across Engineering, Product, Design, IT and Cyber Security. I partner closely with senior leaders to drive talent strategy, organizational design, and change leadership initiatives. My focus includes workforce planning, succession strategy, performance management, leveling framework, etc. Since joining, I\'ve also led key initiatives in culture, engagement, and acquisition integration - helping strengthen the org\'s people foundation as we continue to grow and evolve in a highly competitive tech landscape.

Education

• The Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara

  Coaching Certification Program

• Guru Nanak Dev University

  BA, Economics

• San Francisco State University

  Masters of Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology

• Guru Nanak Dev University

  B.A., Psychology - Clinical Development

• San Francisco State University

  BA, Psychology - I/O Psychology

Skills

• Baron Eqi Certified
• Mbti Certified
• Succession Planning
• Talent Development
• Performance Management
• Recruitment/Retention
• Employment Law
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Relations
• Organizational Development
• Executive Coaching
• Talent Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Organizational Design
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Organizational Structure
• Employee Surveys
• Employee Training
• Employee Recognition
• 360 Degree Assessment
• Project Planning
• Project Management
• Recruiting
• Staffing
• HR Business Partner
• Employee Management
• Development of Employees
• Temporary Placement
• Human Resources
• Training
• Leadership Development
• Leadership
• HR Policies
• Change Management
• Coaching
• Onboarding
• Workforce Planning
• Deferred Compensation
• Personnel Management
• Hris