People Partner

Notion builds an all-in-one workspace connecting docs, notes, projects, calendar, and email with AI to help teams work more effectively. The People Partner will collaborate closely with leadership and the People Team to design and execute people strategies that support business growth and employee success.

• Partner deeply with leaders up to C-suite and act as a conduit between business stakeholders and the People Team.

• Advise on, create, and execute people strategies that drive the business forward.

• Consult on talent planning, org design, retention strategies, and change management.

• Apply systems thinking to identify patterns and operational friction and translate them into improvements across people programs and operating rhythms.

• Share proactive insights from people data to identify hot spots and improve retention of top talent.

• Support the 360 performance review process, including manager calibrations, facilitating training sessions, compensation planning, and hosting office hours.

• Coach managers to lead through change, performance manage effectively, and increase engagement through ongoing feedback and communication.

• Provide targeted performance management support, implement development plans, and enhance manager training to improve team performance.

• 8+ years of HR experience with deep knowledge across talent management, organizational design, employee relations, and performance management.

• Proven ability to build relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Solutions-oriented and analytical problem-solving approach.

• Ability to remain tactful and calm in all situations.

• Highly adaptable and able to thrive in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work effectively with async and global teams.

• Understanding of state and federal labor relations laws.

• Curiosity and willingness to adopt AI tools to work smarter and improve outcomes.

• Nice to have: experience in a fast-growing technology company.

• Nice to have: familiarity with Notion and enthusiasm for how tools shape how people work.

• Hybrid with required in-office collaboration on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (Anchor Days); some teams may require additional in-office days.

• Role is based out of the San Francisco or New York office.

• Highly competitive cash compensation, equity, and benefits.