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Senior People Partner, Tech

Lightning AI
Location
New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
People & Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years in People Partnering or HRBP roles, with real depth partnering directly with engineering or technical orgs
  • A track record of influencing senior technical leaders on org design, performance, and talent decisions
  • Sharp employee relations judgment and a demonstrated ability to own and resolve high-stakes, complex situations
  • Experience driving comp, promotion, and leveling decisions in technical environments
  • Experience supporting globally distributed technical teams and navigating multi-country complexity
  • A builder's instinct for ambiguity, comfortable moving fast while creating practical structure and clarity
Nice to have
  • Deep familiarity with career frameworks and compensation models for engineering orgs
  • Experience building or evolving people systems inside a scaling, AI-native or deep-tech company
  • Experience supporting globally distributed engineering organizations specifically
  • SPHR or comparable certification
  • A track record of designing or improving compliance-focused programs that measurably reduce organizational risk
What the job really is

The Senior People Partner at Lightning AI will work closely with engineering and technical leadership to manage organizational design, talent decisions, and complex employee relations. This role involves owning high-stakes situations, coaching leaders, and enhancing manager capabilities while ensuring effective hiring practices. The position requires a strategic thinker who can create clarity in a fast-paced environment and support a globally distributed technical team.

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 to support work-life balance
  • Company-Wide Winter Break: Two weeks of company closure each winter to disconnect and recharge
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave: Paid leave to support you and your family through life's important moments
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary details beyond the range provided
  • The role requires navigating complex people processes in a fast-paced environment
  • The position involves significant responsibility in high-stakes situations
  • The company operates in a rapidly evolving tech landscape, which may present unique challenges
Job score3.4/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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