People Operations Business Partner – GTM
Persona
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per year
About the role
- Partner closely with leaders to understand business priorities and translate them into people strategies that drive performance and high engagement
- Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on performance management, employee relations, organizational design, and team effectiveness
- Coach managers to build strong teams, navigate difficult conversations, and lead through change with clarity and confidence
- Design and execute initiatives focused on talent development, organizational changes, and evolving policies, including clear communication and enablement
- Use people data and insights to identify trends, mitigate risk, and inform decision-making
- Partner cross-functionally with People Ops, Talent, Tech Ops, and Legal to deliver a consistent, compliant employee experience
- Act as a culture carrier, reinforcing Persona’s values and operating norms.
Requirements
- 4–6+ years of progressive HR experience, including time as an HR Business Partner ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth or startup environment
- Demonstrated experience partnering directly with managers and senior leaders on people-related matters
- Ability to navigate complex employee relations issues with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Strong understanding of employment fundamentals and how to apply them pragmatically in a growing company.
- Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Able to manage multiple priorities, operate with autonomy, and move work forward in an ambiguous environment.
- Clear, empathetic communicator who can influence without authority and build trust at all levels.
- Skilled at translating complex topics into practical guidance for leaders and employees.
- Experience using data and insights to inform decisions and improve people programs.
- Curious, feedback-oriented, and motivated to continuously improve both yourself and the organization.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 3% 401(k) contribution
- unlimited PTO
- quarterly mental health days
- family planning benefits
- professional development stipend
- wellness benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
performance managementemployee relationsorganizational designtalent developmentdata analysisdecision-makingcompliancestrategic thinkinghands-on executionpeople programs
Soft Skills
trusted advisorcoachingcommunicationinfluencetrust buildingnavigating difficult conversationsautonomycuriosityfeedback-orientedcontinuous improvement