People Strategy & Operations Specialist - Early Career

Company Overview

Notion is an AI-driven collaborative workspace designed to integrate knowledge, projects, meetings, and AI tools seamlessly. With millions of users ranging from individuals to large enterprises, Notion aims to revolutionize work by enabling clearer, faster, and less fragmented collaboration. Employees, known as Notinos, focus on thoughtful craftsmanship and building lasting solutions that enhance how humans work together in the AI era.

Role Summary

This entry-level position invites proactive builders eager to transform ambiguity into actionable progress within the People team. The primary responsibility is to support the People Leadership by spearheading pivotal projects such as employer branding, internal mobility, and global onboarding. The candidate will facilitate coordination among cross-functional partners, drive clarity, and ensure smooth operations, enabling the wider People team to concentrate on empowering employees and cultivating meaningful workplace experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep the People team aligned around strategic goals by identifying obstacles and implementing effective processes.
• Lead initiatives from conception to timely execution, aligning with business priorities and delivering measurable impact.
• Assist People leadership in managing complex, sensitive issues to uphold a superior employee experience.
• Collaborate extensively across departments, including with leadership, project teams, environment groups, and new hires globally.
• Maintain and evolve company culture by fostering strong relationships and ensuring that values and special moments are preserved as the organization grows.

Required Skills and Qualities

• Highly resourceful with a builder’s mindset, capable of managing multiple priorities with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Genuine enthusiasm for AI technologies and eagerness to leverage AI to optimize workflows and enhance People operations.
• Demonstrated excellence in execution, attention to detail, discipline, and data-driven decision-making.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to understand context and create comprehensive solutions balanced with business impact.
• Proactive communicator with high ownership, able to independently identify needs, drive projects forward, and clearly report progress and challenges.

Compensation and Commitment

Notion offers competitive compensation packages including salary, equity, and benefits. For positions based in San Francisco, the approximate hourly wage ranges from $40 to $57, correlating to an annual base salary between $85,000 and $120,000. The final offer considers factors such as geographical location, role complexity, and candidate experience.

Diversity and Inclusion

Notion embraces diversity and provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. The company also supports qualified applicants with criminal backgrounds and offers reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility for all candidates.

Note on AI

While deep AI expertise is not mandatory for all roles, Notion encourages intellectual curiosity and practical integration of AI tools across the organization to enhance productivity and creativity.