Apply

Ready to go for it?

AI Apply speeds things up—apply directly if you prefer.

FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
Scoutfield Logo

See all jobs on Scoutfield

Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.

Discover
  • Fresh listings
  • Fast filters
  • No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Notion

Head of People Operations

Notion

. Lead the People Operations team and build systems supporting a great employee experience .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $270,000 - $310,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit
Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in leading People Operations teams, building scalable processes, and enhancing employee experience through effective systems and automation. Proficient in compensation administration, benefits operations, and leveraging data for continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords
People Operations LeadershipCompensation AdministrationProcess Design SkillsAI and Automation ImplementationWorkday Experience

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills
Compensation AdministrationBenefits OperationsProcess DesignHRIS ManagementLifecycle Workflow DevelopmentData Integrity ManagementOperational Process ImprovementService Delivery OptimizationAutomation ImplementationScalable Program Development
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationStrong JudgmentTeam LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationCoaching and Development
Tools & Technologies
HRISCase Management SystemsWorkdayAutomation ToolsData Management Systems
Industry Keywords
People OperationsTotal RewardsEmployee ExperienceShared ServicesOperational Frameworks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the People Operations team and build systems supporting a great employee experience
  • Shape strategy across People Operations and Total Rewards operations
  • Prototype, test, and scale agent-enabled workflows with trusted information, appropriate access, validation, and human review
  • Coach and develop the team, establish ownership, and prioritize improvements across service delivery, systems, and automation
  • Design and improve onboarding, employee changes, leaves, and offboarding workflows
  • Establish clear intake, ownership, documentation, service standards, and escalation paths
  • Lead Total Rewards operating frameworks, including ownership, decision rights, controls, and cross-functional handoffs
  • Own routine compensation and benefits operations, cycle readiness, data changes, and Payroll handoffs
  • Partner with specialists on policy, program design, and complex exceptions
  • Use service, quality, and adoption data to improve operations and service delivery
  • Maintain data integrity, controls, and audit readiness
  • Partner with People, Finance, Payroll, Legal, IT, and BizTech to resolve handoffs, align decisions, and drive adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience leading a high performing People Operations team in a shared services capacity
  • Experience building scalable processes in a growing organization while remaining effective hands-on
  • Demonstrated success building scalable People programs, infrastructure, and operational processes from the ground up
  • Operational depth in compensation administration and benefits
  • Sound judgment around accuracy, approvals, and exceptions
  • Strong systems and process-design skills across HRIS, case management, and lifecycle workflows
  • Practical experience using AI and automation to improve work, with privacy, quality, and human oversight built into the approach
  • Clear communication, strong judgment, and ability to lead a team and cross-functional partners through change
  • Workday and global operations experience are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Highly competitive equity
  • Highly competitive benefits
  • Reasonable accommodations during the application process
  • Hybrid work arrangement with office collaboration on Anchor Days