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Senior People Partner, Non-Tech

Lightning AI
Location
New York, New York, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
People & Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years in People Partnering or HRBP roles
  • Experience partnering directly with senior business leaders
  • Track record of influencing senior leaders on org design, performance, and talent decisions
  • Sharp employee relations judgment
  • Experience driving compensation, promotion, and leveling decisions
  • Experience supporting globally distributed teams
Nice to have
  • Deep familiarity with career frameworks and compensation models
  • Experience building or evolving people systems inside a scaling, AI-native company
  • Experience supporting globally distributed go-to-market, data center or business organizations
  • SPHR or comparable certification
  • Track record of designing or improving compliance-focused programs
What the job really is

As a Senior People Partner at Lightning AI, you will work closely with senior business leaders to influence organizational design, team structure, and talent decisions. Your role involves managing complex employee relations situations, enhancing manager capabilities, and collaborating with Talent to improve hiring practices. You will also proactively identify and resolve potential issues in people processes while building scalable solutions.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
  • Meaningful Equity: RSUs that give employees a stake in the company's long-term success
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) matching (U.S.) and pension contributions (U.K.)
  • Flexible Time Off: Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and floating holidays
  • Company-Wide Winter Break: Two weeks of company closure each winter
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave: Paid leave for important family moments
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the company culture beyond the values outlined
  • The role requires navigating complex employee relations which may involve high-stakes situations
  • The position entails a significant level of responsibility and ownership
  • The salary range provided may not reflect the final offer based on various factors
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