Senior Director, People Business Partners

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.

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As Senior Director, People Business Partners (PBP), you will be a strategic leader and trusted advisor to Lyft’s senior leadership, enabling the team members who power our mission. This is a high-impact role for an experienced people leader who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this leader will be responsible for the entire PBP function , driving organizational effectiveness, team member development, and workforce planning —all while ensuring our people strategy directly supports business goals. You’ll anticipate challenges, help leaders look around corners, and bring forward-thinking solutions to keep Lyft’s workforce agile, engaged, and ready for the future.

Join us and help shape the future of work at one of the most mission-driven, people-focused companies redefining mobility.

Responsibilities :

• Strategic partnership : 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.
• Team leadership & People development : Lead, empower, and develop a team of high-performing People Business Partners, fostering a culture of strategic impact and continuous growth.
• Change leadership : Anticipate workforce challenges and guide leaders through complex organizational changes with empathy and strategic foresight.
• PBP team strategy : Drive the evolution of People Business Partnership strategy and practice to modernize the function, enhance effectiveness, scalability, and business impact.
• Data-driven decision making : Leverage people analytics to influence talent strategy, optimize workforce planning, and drive business outcomes.
• Organization & talent planning : Shape scalable team structures, develop leadership pipelines, provide thought-partnership on HR topics & influence how we attract & retain top talent.
• Cross-functional collaboration : 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.
• Tech enablement : Partner with People Systems & Operations to identify opportunities to modernize Team Member self-service capabilities through tech and automation, and support the adoption of these capabilities across the business.

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Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards 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.

This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the San Francisco office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco Bay area is $220,000 - $275,000. In addition to the base pay, this role is eligible for competitive equity awards, bonuses, and benefits. You can read more about Lyft’s employee benefits here.

Total compensation is dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

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