People Partner

About the Role The People Team at Notion exists to help build a generational company that enables people to do their best and most meaningful work. This role operates at all altitudes – building a people strategy with leadership one minute and coaching an employee the next. With Notion’s scale this year, you’ll play a major role in shaping the future of Notion for years to come. This role requires a hybrid presence, working from our San Francisco or New York office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. What You’ll Achieve Build deep partnerships with Notion’s leadership team and serve as a conduit between stakeholders up to C‑suite and the People Team. Advise on, create, and execute people strategies that drive the business forward. Consult with the leadership team on Talent Planning, Org Design, Retention Strategies, and Change Management. Apply systems thinking to evolve how we operate – translating patterns and friction into improvements across people programs and operating rhythms. Share proactive insights from people data to uncover hot spots and ensure Notion retains top talent. Support and help shape the 360 performance review process: manager calibrations, facilitate training sessions, compensation planning, and host office hours. Coach managers to lead through change, effectively performance manage, and increase employee engagement with ongoing feedback and effective communication. Provide targeted performance‑management support, devise and implement development plans, and enhance managers’ training for improved team performance. Skills You’ll Need to Bring 8+ years of HR experience and deep knowledge of various HR functions such as talent management, organizational design, employee relations, and performance management. Strong learning velocity and ability to ramp quickly on new organizations, leaders, and evolving operating models. Demonstrated experience building relationships with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders. Solutions‑oriented with an analytical approach to problem‑solving. Ability to remain tactful and calm in all situations. Highly adaptable and thrive in a rapidly changing, fast‑paced environment. Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to thrive with async and global teams. Understanding of state and federal laws concerning labor relations. Curiosity and willingness to adopt AI tools to work smarter and deliver better results. Nice to Haves Working in a fast‑growing technology company. Familiarity with Notion as a product and enthusiasm for how tools shape how people work. EEO Statement Notion is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Notion considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Notion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know. Compensation and Benefits For roles based in San Francisco or New York City, the estimated base salary range for this role is $185,000 – $245,000 per year. Compensation will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role’s scope and complexity, and the candidate’s experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided. Notion offers highly competitive cash compensation, equity, and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr