People Partner, EPD

San Francisco · USD 220,000-275,000 / year · 10+ years experience · Full-time · Hybrid · Posted Sep 24, 2026

At a glance

The People Partner for EPD will operate at all altitudes, from building people strategy with leadership to coaching individual employees.
This role plays a major part in shaping and building the future of Notion as the company scales.
The position serves as a key partner to Engineering, Product, and Design leadership teams.

Build deep partnerships with leadership, specifically across Engineering, Product, and Design.
Advise on, create, and execute people strategies that drive business objectives.
Consult on talent planning, organizational design, retention strategies, and change management.
Apply systems thinking to improve people programs and operating rhythms.
Share proactive insights from people data to identify hot spots and retain top talent.
Support and shape the 360 performance review process, including manager calibrations and training.
Coach managers to lead through change, manage performance, and increase employee engagement.
Provide targeted performance management support and implement development plans.

10+ years of experience in HR functions.
Minimum of 3+ years of Engineering and/or Product experience.
Deep knowledge of talent management, organizational design, employee relations, and performance management.
Demonstrated experience building relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Understanding of state and federal laws concerning labor relations.
Strong learning velocity and ability to ramp quickly on new organizations and operating models.
Solutions-oriented with an analytical approach to problem-solving.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to remain tactful and calm in all situations.
Highly adaptable to a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment.

Role is based in San Francisco, CA.
Employees work from the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (Anchor Days).