Lantern · 13 hours ago
Senior HR Business Partner
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expLantern is a company that prides itself on a culture of trust, respect, and inclusion. The Senior HR Business Partner will play a crucial role in shaping a high-performing culture by partnering with leaders to implement people strategies that support growth and engagement.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureInformation TechnologySoftware
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience in a creative or professional services environment is a plus
Company
Lantern
Lantern is a software company that offers cloud infrastructure, AI, digital, and app innovation services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim Olson
CEO
Brian Sturgeon
Chief Experience Officer
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