Director, Global People Systems

About Lyra Health

Lyra Health is a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions.

About the Role

Lead the global People Systems function, ensuring optimal performance, integration, and utilization of HR technology, with a focus on Workday. Drive strategic initiatives, system enhancements, and process improvements to support the company's global People operations.

Geography: Strong preference for candidates in Eastern or Central U.S. time zones.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the global People Systems strategy aligned with business objectives. This includes development of operating principles related to data analytics, technology optimization and end-user adoption and training.

• Workday System Management: Oversee Workday configuration, maintenance, and upgrades, ensuring the team is appropriately resourced and trained. Partner with our Technology Operations team on system integrations and security architecture.

• Team Leadership: Manage and develop the People Systems team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

• Data Integrity and Analytics: Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with global regulations, and build a forward-looking roadmap for IPO-readiness and SOX compliance. Additionally, establish a framework for robust people analytics capabilities that surface relevant, actionable insights to the business in a timely manner. 

• Project and Stakeholder Management: Lead People Systems projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Collaborate with HR, IT, and business leaders to identify and address People Systems needs.

• AI Adoption: Be a driving force for integrating AI into People processes, whether by leveraging tools that are built into existing systems or onboarding additional tools and resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, or related field

• Minimum 10 years of experience in HRIS, with significant experience in Workday

• Proven experience in leading global HRIS implementations and operations, including HR-focused data analytics functions

• Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices and proven delivery of people technology strategies

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment

Key Skills:

• Workday expertise (configuration, implementation, reporting)

• AI Adoption and Transformation

• HRIS project management

• Data analysis and reporting

• Vendor management

• Team leadership and development

• Global HR operations knowledge

Reports to: VP, Total Rewards, People Ops and Systems

$168,000 - $231,000 a year

As a full-time Director, Global People Systems , you will be employed by Lyra Health, Inc. The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $168,000-231,000. The base range is determined by role and level, and placement within the range will depend on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.  

Annual salary is only one part of an employee’s total compensation package at Lyra. We also offer generous benefits that include: 

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances)
Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services
Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units
Competitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidays
Paid parental leave 
401K with up to 3% matching
Monthly tech allowance
We like to spread joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, regular community celebration…and more!  

We can’t wait to meet you.

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by law.

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