Strategy & Operations, Early Career

Notion Notion · Enterprise · San Francisco, CA · People

This is an early-career Strategy & Operations role within the People team at Notion. The role focuses on driving projects, streamlining processes, and supporting leadership initiatives related to employer brand, internal mobility, and global onboarding. While the company is AI-focused and the role mentions AI as a tool for automation and efficiency, the core responsibilities are operational and strategic within HR, not directly building or shipping AI models or systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. You'll focus on keeping the People team in aligned around our strategic objectives. You'll spot gaps before they become blockers, jump in where needed, put process in place where it makes sense, and unblock teams so they can ship.
  2. You drive projects from idea to execution, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and measurable outcomes. You adapt quickly to feedback, embrace continuous improvement and keep initiatives on track, on time, and delivering real value.
  3. Support People leadership to navigate complex, sensitive matters with care and thought to ensure we always deliver an exceptional employee experience.
  4. Whether it’s our People leadership team, project leaders, environment team, or new hires, you’ll partner with a wide range of Notinos and work across the organization as it scales globally.
  5. You build strong relationships across the organization, deeply understand what makes Notion special, and act as a culture carrier. As we scale, you’ll help preserve the values and moments that define us—ensuring our culture evolves thoughtfully without losing what makes it magical.

Skills

Required

  • strong operator and communicator
  • cross-functional partners together thoughtfully
  • drives clarity
  • executes at pace
  • steady hand and sharp execution
  • deeply curious
  • hungry to grow
  • honing their craft in People
  • learn from talented leaders
  • shape meaningful employee experiences
  • develop expertise across the full spectrum of People work
  • energy, optimism, and a genuine care for people
  • part of something bigger than yourself
  • build a workplace where everyone can do the best work of their careers
  • Builder’s Mindset
  • resourceful
  • willing to roll up your sleeves
  • strong organizational and project management skills
  • managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • anticipate change
  • see around corners
  • take projects from start to finish with a bias toward action
  • turning ambiguity into clear next steps
  • shipping results
  • AI Native
  • genuinely interested in AI technologies
  • eager to learn how to build with them
  • see AI as a tool to automate workflows, reduce toil, and accelerate execution
  • excited to champion AI adoption across the People organization
  • helping teammates discover new ways to work smarter and more efficiently
  • Proven track record of execution
  • hold yourself to a high quality bar
  • Details matter
  • test end-to-end
  • use data and metrics to guide decisions
  • disciplined and focused
  • track record of moving fast without compromising on design and craft
  • Thoughtful problem-solving
  • approach problems holistically
  • clear and accurate understanding of the context
  • navigate ambiguity successfully
  • decompose complex problems into clean solutions
  • balancing the business impact of what you’re building
  • Proactive communication
  • high agency
  • own your work
  • communicating clearly about progress and blockers
  • don't wait for instructions for every step
  • show initiative in identifying what needs to be done
  • driving projects forward
  • ask questions when needed
  • independently finding solutions to problems

What the JD emphasized

  • drive projects based on business priority and impact
  • drive projects from idea to execution
  • drive projects forward