People Partner San Francisco

Asana; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health benefits

Career coaching

Family-building benefits

Long-term savings/retirement plans

In-office culinary options

Job summary

Asana, a leading platform for human + AI collaboration, seeks an experienced HR leader to drive department-level talent strategy aligned with business outcomes. You will partner with senior stakeholders to navigate ambiguity, lead scalable change, and advise functional leads across regions.

The role demands 6-8 years of HR experience as a strategic partner and a proven ability to influence without authority. Hybrid work and global impact are core to this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of HR experience with a track record as a strategic HRBP or organizational consultant.
• Subject matter expert in navigating large-scale organizational change with influence.
• Versatile communicator comfortable with spreadsheets and leading C-suite conversations.
• Independent problem solver able to manage large, complex projects across functional and regional boundaries with minimal direction.
• Collaborative partner who works with HR Centers of Excellence and data-backed recommendations.
• Analytic mindset with a focus on mitigating biases in data and decision-making.
• Curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity.
• M&A experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drive department-level talent strategy initiatives aligned with business outcomes.
• Navigate ambiguity to identify root issues in complex situations and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Lead change management with senior leaders, developing scalable strategies and championing the vision.
• Consult functional leads as a trusted advisor, leading complex people situations across regions.
• Leverage data literacy to interpret complex people data and translate findings into actionable decisions.
• Influence at scale by participating in headcount and strategic planning forums as the essential 'people voice'.

Skills

Strategic HR Partner

Organizational Change

C‑suite communication

Project management

Data-driven decisions

HR Centers of Excellence collaboration

AI tools curiosity

M&A experience (preferred)

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Data visualization

Job description

What you’ll achieve

• Drive strategic thought partnership by building and implementing department-level talent strategy initiatives that align directly with business outcomes.

• Navigate ambiguity to identify root issues in complex situations, presenting findings and socializing change with clarity to senior stakeholders.

• Lead change management by partnering with senior leaders to develop scalable change strategies, proactively planning for contingencies and championing the vision through effective storytelling.

• Consult and advise functional leads as a trusted advisor, leading complex people situations and supporting leaders in building their own capability.

• Leverage data literacy to interpret complex people data to identify trends, translate findings into actionable decisions, and champion a data-driven culture.

• Influence at scale by actively participating in business headcount and strategic planning forums as the essential "people voice."

About you

• Typically bring 6-8 years of HR experience with a demonstrated track record as a strategic HR Business Partner or Organizational Consultant.

• A recognized subject matter expert who has successfully navigated large-scale organizational change and influences effectively without authority.

• A versatile communicator who is equally comfortable diving into a complex spreadsheet as they are leading a "C-suite" conversation.

• Independent problem solver with a proven ability to manage large, complex projects across functional and regional boundaries with minimal direction.

• Collaborative partner who proactively seeks partnership with HR Centers of Excellence to ensure recommendations are holistic and data-backed.

• Analytic mindset with a commitment to identifying and mitigating potential biases in data and decision-making.

• Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.

• M&A experience is preferred but not required.

At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

What we’ll offer

Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.

For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $176,000 - $200,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.

In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:

• Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits

• Career coaching & support

• Inclusive family building benefits

• Long‑term savings or retirement plans

• In‑office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences

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About us

Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner for excellence in workplace culture and innovation. We offer an exceptional office-centric culture while adopting the best elements of hybrid models to ensure that every one of our global team members can work together effortlessly. With 13+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong.

We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive. Our goal is to ensure that Asana upholds an environment where all people feel that they are respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.