People Partner I

About the role and team

In People & Places, we handle all things people-related so our employees around the globe are empowered to do their best work. You’ll join a team that bridges the digital and real worlds, supporting the people who power movement and shape communities. This role is about more than just managing processes; it’s about providing high-impact support to leaders and employees in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where change is the only constant.

Working as a People Partner at Uber means navigating ambiguity and moving with urgency to solve complex problems. You will need to balance empathy with action, staying resilient through shifting priorities while maintaining an unwavering focus on the employee experience. If you are a curious, data-driven professional who thrives when challenged and enjoys building meaningful connections, this is where you’ll grow.

What you’ll do

• Navigate complex employee lifecycle stages—from onboarding to talent management—by providing grounded, honest coaching to leaders on performance and business conduct.
• Analyze data from daily activities and projects to identify messy patterns and trends, turning them into actionable improvements for HR programs.
• Unblock organizational challenges by partnering cross-functionally with COEs like Benefits, Employee Relations, and Analytics to deliver seamless solutions.
• Lead the implementation of regional or global projects, managing the tension between short-term urgent needs and long-term strategic goals.
• Own and execute continuous improvement initiatives that simplify legacy processes and enhance the real-world experience for managers and employees.
• Maintain regional compliance by managing high-stakes project work and ensuring policy adoption across diverse and evolving business segments.

Basic Qualifications

• 2 + years of professional experience as an HR generalist, advisor, business partner, or program manager in human resources.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment or high-tech company.
• Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting and applying employment laws and labor practices.
• Experience with HR systems (e.g., Workday) and case management tools.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead through ambiguity without direct authority.
• Strong analytical mindset with a track record of using data to drive people-centric decisions.
• Experience coaching mid-level managers on strengthening leadership skills and managing difficult employee relations.
• Values-aligned mindset with a focus on ownership, adaptability, and building inclusive team cultures.

Ready to Ride?

This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook — it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves — we'd love to hear from you.

You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.

Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.