Senior People Partner, Non-Tech

Lightning AI•New York, NY

12d•$160,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lightning AI is seeking a Senior People Partner to embed with their go-to-market and business leaders. This role will bring clarity, consistency, and strong judgment to organizational design, talent decisions, and complex people challenges. The position is not purely advisory; the individual will own high-stakes situations end-to-end, from compensation calls to sensitive exits, while also building the capability and systems for business leaders to make informed decisions independently. The role is part of a small, high-leverage People team and offers the opportunity to shape the growth of a fast-scaling, ambitious company. It is ideal for someone who enjoys being a thought partner to senior leaders, structuring ambiguity, and handling challenging situations.

Requirements

8+ years in People Partnering or HRBP roles, with real depth partnering directly with senior business leaders.
A track record of influencing senior 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 across business functions.
Experience supporting globally distributed teams and navigating multi-country complexity.
A builder's instinct for ambiguity, comfortable moving fast while creating practical structure and clarity.
Excellent communication and influencing skills across senior audiences.
Exposure to international employment models or global expansion work.

Nice To Haves

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.
A track record of designing or improving compliance-focused programs that measurably reduce organizational risk.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior business leaders to drive clear, consistent calls on org design, team structure, leveling, promotions, and compensation.
Own complex employee relations and performance situations end-to-end: coaching leaders through performance management, role transitions, and exits with care and rigor.
Level up manager capability across the business: sharper feedback, better performance conversations, stronger talent decisions.
Partner with Talent to raise the bar on hiring quality: role design, leveling frameworks, and evaluation practices.
Spot friction and risk in people processes before they become problems, and build pragmatic, scalable fixes alongside Legal, Total Rewards, and Finance.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus
Meaningful equity component
Comprehensive 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.
Professional Development: Annual learning and development allowance to support your professional growth.
Wellness Benefits: Wellness and work-from-home stipends to support your physical and mental well-being.
Sabbatical Program: Four weeks of paid sabbatical leave after four years of service.
Flexible Work: Flexible schedules and a hybrid work model for our office-based teams.
In-Office Meals: Complimentary meals at our office hubs.