People and Culture Manager

About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications u2013 quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up u2013 committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. Weu2019re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future. The Role The People & Culture Manager serves as a trusted HR advisor to executive leaders, helping connect business goals with talent strategies. You will advise and coach leaders, delivering insight and guidance that strengthens leadership effectiveness, organization capability and workforce readiness. Though clients supported are subject to change, this role is aligned to support select leaders in the Finance organization and Legal & Public Policy. You will champion culture and transformation by embedding Lumenu2019s values into organization practices and leadership mindsets and ensure HR programs are effectively implemented to enable an environment where people thrive in a high-performance organization. Work Location This is a remote opportunity open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S. The Main Responsibilities u2022 Serve as the primary HR leader for direct reports to C-suite, and VP-level leaders, providing trusted counsel on leadership effectiveness, organizational capability and workforce priorities. u2022 Build strategic, influential relationships with leaders to enhance leadership and team effectiveness, improve communication, and enable courageous conversations. u2022 Understand the business strategy and partner with leaders, within established frameworks, to build the capabilities, competencies, structures, and processes required for continued transformation. u2022 Partner with executive leaders, the HR Solutions Team, and HR Centers of Excellence to align business goals with talent strategies, support effective change management, and ensure workforce plans enable strong performance outcomes. u2022 Support a culture of agility by adapting to changing business requirements and guiding leaders through organizational shifts. u2022 Leverage workforce analytics to identify trends and future talent needs, equipping leaders with data-driven insights to guide in workforce planning, succession management, and progress against talent strategies. u2022 Serve as the liaison between business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence (COE) by connecting leaders with the appropriate HR experts. Provide continuous feedback on COE and HR programs so they remain effective in supporting business priorities. u2022 Provide high touch onboarding for new senior leaders, to ensure a smooth transition, strong cultural integration, and alignment with business priorities. u2022 Champion and infuse organizational culture by role-modeling and reinforcing core behaviors, ensuring alignment between business practices and company values. What We Look For in a Candidate u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree, or equivalent experience u2022 8+ years of HR experience in complex organizations u2022 Proven, exceptional partnering skills across HR teams and business leaders. u2022 Strong business acumen with the ability to link business strategies, talent priorities, and HR programs to drive organizational success. u2022 Expertise in coaching leaders to strengthen effectiveness, navigate change, and build high-performing teams. u2022 Exceptional ability to influence senior leaders, build credibility and drive alignment on key talent priorities. u2022 Proven track record of using workforce analytics to identify trends and provide data-driven insights and recommendations that align workforce priorities with business outcomes. u2022 Deep HR knowledge, including processes and talent management practices. u2022 Demonstrated commitment to role-model and reinforce Lumenu2019s core behaviors: Teamwork, Trust, Transparency, Clarity, Customer Obsession, Courage, Growth Mindset, and Respect. Preferred: u2022 Forward-thinking mindset and experience helping leaders drive effective outcomes through AI integration. u2022 Experience coaching VP+ level executives with successful outcomes Compensation This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. Location Based Pay Ranges $103,711 - $138,281 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY $108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $114,082 - $152,109 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process. Learn more about Lumen's: Benefits ( Bonus Structure #LI-Remote #LI-AF1 Requisition #: 341516 Background Screening If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Equal Employment Opportunities We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, u201cprotected statusesu201d). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Privacy Notice Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect applicant information, as well as how individuals may request access to or deletion of their personal data. To review Lumenu2019s Privacy Notice, please visit: Disclaimer The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

Created: 2026-03-09