People Partner

Asana•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Asana’s People Team enables employees to achieve company goals in a way that aligns with its values. The team focuses on recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds so employees can thrive, grow, and make a meaningful impact. The People Partner acts as a business leader, using organizational strategy, change leadership, and consulting expertise to shape talent transformation agendas at the functional leadership level. The role is based in Asana’s San Francisco office on an office-centric hybrid schedule. Standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; most employees may work from home on Wednesdays, while Friday arrangements depend on the work and partner teams. The recruiter can provide further details about in-office requirements.

Requirements

Typically 6–8 years of HR experience, with a track record as a strategic HR Business Partner or Organizational Consultant.
Expertise in navigating large-scale organizational change and influencing effectively without authority.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to analyze complex spreadsheets and lead conversations with C-suite stakeholders.
Ability to independently manage large, complex projects across functional and regional boundaries with minimal direction.
Ability to collaborate proactively with HR Centers of Excellence to develop holistic, data-backed recommendations.
Analytical mindset and commitment to identifying and mitigating potential biases in data and decision-making.
Curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, and willingness to learn and use them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.

Nice To Haves

M&A experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Build and implement department-level talent strategy initiatives aligned with business outcomes.
Identify root issues in complex situations, present findings, and clearly communicate and socialize change with senior stakeholders.
Partner with senior leaders to develop scalable change strategies, plan for contingencies, and champion the vision through effective storytelling.
Advise functional leads as a trusted partner, lead complex people situations, and help leaders build their capabilities.
Interpret complex people data, identify trends, translate findings into actionable decisions, and promote a data-driven culture.
Participate in business headcount and strategic planning forums as the people voice.