People and Culture Manager at Lumen Technologies

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

152109.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HR Advisory, Talent Strategy, Leadership Coaching, Organizational Capability, Workforce Readiness, Culture Championing, Change Management, Workforce Analytics, Succession Management, Stakeholder Relationship Building, Business Acumen, HR Program Implementation, Agility, Onboarding, Behavior Reinforcement, AI Integration

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We’re 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 Lumen’s 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 • 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. • Build strategic, influential relationships with leaders to enhance leadership and team effectiveness, improve communication, and enable courageous conversations. • Understand the business strategy and partner with leaders, within established frameworks, to build the capabilities, competencies, structures, and processes required for continued transformation. • 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. • Support a culture of agility by adapting to changing business requirements and guiding leaders through organizational shifts. • 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. • 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. • Provide high touch onboarding for new senior leaders, to ensure a smooth transition, strong cultural integration, and alignment with business priorities. • 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 • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience • 8+ years of HR experience in complex organizations • Proven, exceptional partnering skills across HR teams and business leaders. • Strong business acumen with the ability to link business strategies, talent priorities, and HR programs to drive organizational success. • Expertise in coaching leaders to strengthen effectiveness, navigate change, and build high-performing teams. • Exceptional ability to influence senior leaders, build credibility and drive alignment on key talent priorities. • Proven track record of using workforce analytics to identify trends and provide data-driven insights and recommendations that align workforce priorities with business outcomes. • Deep HR knowledge, including processes and talent management practices. • Demonstrated commitment to role-model and reinforce Lumen’s core behaviors: Teamwork, Trust, Transparency, Clarity, Customer Obsession, Courage, Growth Mindset, and Respect. Preferred: • Forward-thinking mindset and experience helping leaders drive effective outcomes through AI integration. • 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, “protected statuses”). 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 Lumen’s Privacy Notice, please visit: https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/privacy-notice 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.

Responsibilities

The People & Culture Manager acts as a trusted HR advisor to executive leaders, aligning business goals with talent strategies, and coaching leaders on effectiveness and organizational capability. This role champions culture by embedding company values into practices and ensuring HR programs enable a high-performance environment.