Director, People - M&A

About the role

Director, People

M&A

Lyft exists to connect communities through shared rides and sustainable cities. Our People Team ensures every team member belongs and can grow. We are seeking a Director, People

M&A to own the human side of acquisitions. This role defines how people are integrated and advises the Integration Management Office. You will be a strategic leader in high-stakes environments.

This is a Director-level position based in San Francisco, California. You will serve as the senior People expert across the entire M&A lifecycle. Your compensation will include a base of $223,848.00, a target bonus of $33,576.00, and target equity of $22,384.00, according to the 2024 plan.

Role & Responsibilities

You will act as the primary People strategist for acquisitions. Your work will shape the integration narrative and influence decisions at the highest level. You will partner with a dedicated Project Manager to steer people-related activities. Your focus will be on preserving culture and enabling talent retention.

• Lead the People strategy for acquisitions, creating custom integration roadmaps for each deal.
• Serve as the key advisor to the Integration Management Office on all talent and organizational design matters.
• Own the due diligence process for people-related risks, including contracts and global compliance.
• Design future-state org structures, focusing on spans of control, role mapping, and leadership selection.
• Partner with COEs to ensure acquired teams integrate smoothly into Lyft's culture and ways of working.
• Evaluate leadership bench strength and identify critical succession risks during transitions.
• Create and execute change management plans to maintain employee engagement and trust.
• Drive communication strategies to ensure teams understand new programs and expectations early.
• Analyze workforce data to measure integration success and adjust strategies as needed.
• Flex into other high-priority initiatives for the People Business Partners or People Team as priorities change.

Experience & Background

You bring a strong history of handling complex organizational change. Your background should show you can manage sensitive information with professionalism. You have a proven ability to operate independently in fast-paced, ambiguous situations.

• Demonstrate ten years of progressive HR or People Business Partner experience.
• Include three years of specific M&A integration experience within technology or platform businesses.
• Show a track record of running end-to-end HR due diligence and workforce integration for deals of any scale.
• Provide evidence of expertise in international employment law and labor regulations across multiple regions.
• Exhibit executive presence and advanced consulting skills when advising senior stakeholders.
• Use data fluently to analyze workforce trends and measure integration performance.
• Comfortably manage competing priorities and shift focus quickly in dynamic deal landscapes.

What We Value

This role requires a partner who is both analytical and empathetic. You must balance legal compliance with human needs. Your work will directly impact our ability to integrate teams successfully.

• You are a strategic thinker who connects operational details to larger business goals.
• You build trust quickly with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• You are comfortable making decisions with incomplete information while managing risk.
• You communicate clearly, translating complex topics into actionable recommendations.
• You are passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Benefits

Lyft provides a comprehensive benefits package to support your life and career. We focus on total well-being and professional growth.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available.
• Mental health support and family building benefits.
• Child care and pet care support.
• 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future.
• Enjoy 12 observed holidays plus discretionary paid time off for salaried roles.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents.
• Subsidized commuter benefits to support your daily travel.
• Access to Lyft Pink, offering exclusive ridesharing benefits.

*Lyft is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusion.*

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