People Operations Business Partner – GTM

Persona

. Partner closely with leaders to understand business priorities and translate them into people strategies that drive performance and high engagement .

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
3% 401(k) contribution
unlimited PTO
quarterly mental health days
family planning benefits
professional development stipend
wellness benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

performance managementemployee relationsorganizational designtalent developmentdata analysisdecision-makingcompliancestrategic thinkinghands-on executionpeople programs

Soft Skills

trusted advisorcoachingcommunicationinfluencetrust buildingnavigating difficult conversationsautonomycuriosityfeedback-orientedcontinuous improvement