Lyft
Senior Director, People Business Partners
Lyft, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior Director, People Business Partners
Join Lyft as a Senior Director, People Business Partners (PBP) to serve as a strategic leader and trusted advisor to Lyft’s senior leadership. As the Senior Director, PBP, you will shape and drive the entire PBP function – from organizational effectiveness and workforce planning to people development – ensuring our people strategy directly supports business goals. You’ll anticipate challenges, bring forward‑thinking solutions, and keep Lyft’s workforce agile, engaged, and ready for the future. Responsibilities
Partner closely with senior leaders to align people strategies with Lyft’s business objectives, acting as a trusted advisor and bringing best‑in‑class HR practices to enable growth. Lead, empower, and develop a team of high‑performing People Business Partners, fostering a culture of strategic impact and continuous growth. Anticipate workforce challenges and guide leaders through complex organizational changes with empathy and strategic foresight. Drive the evolution of People Business Partnership strategy and practice to modernize the function, enhance effectiveness, scalability, and business impact. Leverage people analytics to influence talent strategy, optimize workforce planning, and drive business outcomes. Shape scalable team structures, develop leadership pipelines, provide thought‑partnership on HR topics & influence how we attract & retain top talent. Work closely with other COEs (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Team Member Experience, Total Rewards, HR Operations, DEIB, Legal) to enable HR programs that create meaningful business impact. Partner with People Systems & Operations to modernize Team Member self‑service capabilities through technology and automation, supporting adoption across the business. Experience
15+ years of senior leadership experience in HR Business Partnership, partnering with senior executives in fast‑paced environments. Experience in the tech industry, public companies, or high‑growth organizations is highly regarded but not required. Skills
Influence & coach senior executives and drive strategic people decisions at scale. Lead and coach a high‑performing team of People Business Partners. Strong business acumen and ability to align people strategies with business priorities. Thriving in ambiguity and leading through change in dynamic environments, modernizing the HR function. Data‑ and insights‑driven mindset to measure success and continuously improve strategies. Deep commitment to inclusion, belonging and culture‑building. Strong communication skills, able to engage stakeholders across the organization and challenge the status quo appropriately. Establish relationships at all levels of the organization. Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled. Mental health benefits. Family building benefits. Childcare and pet benefits. 401(k) plan. Paid time off: 12 observed holidays, discretionary PTO for salaried team members, hourly members receive 15 days paid time off. 18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents. Subsidized commuter benefits. Exclusive opportunity to test new benefits through Lyft Pink. Equal Opportunity Employer
Lyft is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Work Location & Compensation
Hybrid schedule: on‑site in San Francisco office 3 days per week (Mon, Wed, Thu) with flexibility to work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year. Base pay range for the San Francisco Bay Area: $220,000 – $275,000, with eligible equity, bonus, and benefits.
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Join Lyft as a Senior Director, People Business Partners (PBP) to serve as a strategic leader and trusted advisor to Lyft’s senior leadership. As the Senior Director, PBP, you will shape and drive the entire PBP function – from organizational effectiveness and workforce planning to people development – ensuring our people strategy directly supports business goals. You’ll anticipate challenges, bring forward‑thinking solutions, and keep Lyft’s workforce agile, engaged, and ready for the future. Responsibilities
Partner closely with senior leaders to align people strategies with Lyft’s business objectives, acting as a trusted advisor and bringing best‑in‑class HR practices to enable growth. Lead, empower, and develop a team of high‑performing People Business Partners, fostering a culture of strategic impact and continuous growth. Anticipate workforce challenges and guide leaders through complex organizational changes with empathy and strategic foresight. Drive the evolution of People Business Partnership strategy and practice to modernize the function, enhance effectiveness, scalability, and business impact. Leverage people analytics to influence talent strategy, optimize workforce planning, and drive business outcomes. Shape scalable team structures, develop leadership pipelines, provide thought‑partnership on HR topics & influence how we attract & retain top talent. Work closely with other COEs (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Team Member Experience, Total Rewards, HR Operations, DEIB, Legal) to enable HR programs that create meaningful business impact. Partner with People Systems & Operations to modernize Team Member self‑service capabilities through technology and automation, supporting adoption across the business. Experience
15+ years of senior leadership experience in HR Business Partnership, partnering with senior executives in fast‑paced environments. Experience in the tech industry, public companies, or high‑growth organizations is highly regarded but not required. Skills
Influence & coach senior executives and drive strategic people decisions at scale. Lead and coach a high‑performing team of People Business Partners. Strong business acumen and ability to align people strategies with business priorities. Thriving in ambiguity and leading through change in dynamic environments, modernizing the HR function. Data‑ and insights‑driven mindset to measure success and continuously improve strategies. Deep commitment to inclusion, belonging and culture‑building. Strong communication skills, able to engage stakeholders across the organization and challenge the status quo appropriately. Establish relationships at all levels of the organization. Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled. Mental health benefits. Family building benefits. Childcare and pet benefits. 401(k) plan. Paid time off: 12 observed holidays, discretionary PTO for salaried team members, hourly members receive 15 days paid time off. 18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents. Subsidized commuter benefits. Exclusive opportunity to test new benefits through Lyft Pink. Equal Opportunity Employer
Lyft is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Work Location & Compensation
Hybrid schedule: on‑site in San Francisco office 3 days per week (Mon, Wed, Thu) with flexibility to work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year. Base pay range for the San Francisco Bay Area: $220,000 – $275,000, with eligible equity, bonus, and benefits.
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