Senior HR Business Partner

Lantern•Dallas, TX

About The Position

At Lantern, our company culture stands as the bedrock of our success and a source of pride for our teams. We firmly believe that a culture founded on trust forms the basis for enduring relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners. Within this culture, we nurture an environment of respect, inclusion, and belonging, fostering collaboration among inspired teams. We prioritize the well-being of our colleagues, the success of our clients, and our positive impact on society. Embracing a growth mindset where curiosity thrives, we celebrate excellence and value individuals who inspire and mentor others, elevating the collective. Our driving force lies in personal and business growth. We go above and beyond to surprise and delight our clients, delivering tangible business value. In facing challenges, we make tough choices and solve complex problems to positively influence our clients, their customers, and the world at large. As a Microsoft services partner, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of technical excellence. This commitment to quality is evident not only in our work but also in how we support and empower our employees. At Lantern, our culture mirrors our core values and unwavering dedication to realizing our purpose and vision, making it a dynamic and fulfilling workplace. Together, we transcend the ordinary and achieve extraordinary results. Key Responsibilities At Lantern, we believe that people are the heart of everything we do. As our Senior HR Business Partner for the USA, you’ll play a key role in shaping an inclusive, high-performing, and purpose-driven culture. This is a hands-on role where you’ll partner closely with Country leaders and team members to bring our people strategy to life—supporting growth, engagement, and a thriving workplace. You’ll be a trusted advisor, a culture champion, and a proactive problem solver who helps our teams do their best work while feeling valued, supported, and inspired.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive HR experience, including business partnership.
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and scale people programs that support engagement, development, and culture.
Deep understanding of US employment law and HR best practices.
Organized, action-oriented, and eager to learn.
A track record of building trust and influencing senior leaders.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a creative or professional services environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own execution of HR operations including onboarding, changes, leaves, payroll coordination, and offboarding.
Ensure compliance with US employment laws and internal policies.
Maintain accurate employee data and perform regular audits.
Lead specific policy development and continuous process improvement.
Prepare employment documentation and compliance forms.
Maintains accurate records and documentation related to employee relations activities, investigations and outcomes.
Support benefits enrollment, employee inquiries, and leave management (FMLA, ADA, etc.), working closely with third-party providers and internal stakeholders.
Serve as the point of contact for US employees and leaders.
Be a go-to resource for employee relations, ensuring fairness, empathy, and consistency.
Foster a culture of trust, inclusion, and belonging across all US offices.
Lead proactive initiatives to strengthen engagement and mitigate workplace challenges.
Collaborate with the Lantern US leadership team to align people strategies with business goals.
Provide real-time support and coaching to People Leaders to help them grow as inclusive, effective people managers. Lead and support training initiatives for manager development.
Guide and facilitate calibration sessions, helping leaders assess team health and drive talent decisions with equity and impact in mind.
Support workforce planning and partner with Talent Acquisition.
Lead a welcoming and engaging onboarding experience for new team members.
Champion early career programs and diversity hiring initiatives that reflect our values.
Advise People Leaders on performance reviews, development planning, promotions, underperformance cases, and terminations—ensuring consistency and alignment with Lantern’s values.
Coach managers to lead with empathy, clarity, and accountability.
Support succession planning and leadership development to build a strong future pipeline.
Support engagement initiatives, recognition efforts, and employee survey follow-ups.
Partner with the CPO and Finance to ensure equitable and competitive compensation practices.
Partner with leaders and compensation teams to manage compensation processes, providing advisory on pay decisions and helping uphold internal equity.
Promote meaningful recognition programs that celebrate contributions and reinforce our values.
Work closely with cross-functional HR and Shared Services teams to deliver employee seamless support.
Represent Lantern US in global HR initiatives and program design.
Support change efforts with clear communication plans, leader messaging, and coordination to drive alignment and clarity across teams.