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Nextdoor · 10 hours ago

People Business Partner, G&A

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Nextdoor is the essential neighborhood network that connects neighbors, public agencies, and businesses. As a Senior People Business Partner, you will shape the people strategy, partner with executives, and lead key people programs to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience.

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Responsibilities

Partner with senior executives to shape organizational and people strategy across G&A

Coach leaders on org design, hiring, performance, compensation, and development

Anticipate business needs and design proactive, data-driven people solutions

Align talent, structure, and culture to advance company priorities

Model AI fluency — using data, insights, and emerging tools to enhance decision-making, scale impact, and enable smarter ways of working

Lead people programs — performance, engagement, compensation, and talent development

Drive cross-functional initiatives from design through delivery and measurement

Build frameworks that improve effectiveness, accountability, and consistency

Partner with stakeholders to define success metrics and ensure seamless execution

Use analytics to inform decisions on org design, engagement, and performance

Translate data into actionable insights and recommendations for leaders

Continuously measure and optimize program impact

Build trusted relationships and coach leaders to elevate team performance

Role-model curiosity and fluency in AI-powered tools, helping leaders and teams work smarter and stay ahead of change

Manage complex people matters with integrity and discretion

Champion a culture of feedback, inclusion, and belonging

Qualification

People Business Partner experienceAnalytical capabilitiesAI fluencyOrganizational designChange managementTalent planningExecutive presenceCoaching skillsCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingIntegrity

Required

10+ years of experience as a People Business Partner preferred, or in a strategic Compensation or Talent role with proven success partnering with the business — ideally in a fast-paced, matrixed, or tech environment

Proven success as a proactive thought partner to C-suite executives, influencing strategy and driving organizational effectiveness across multiple functions

Strong analytical capabilities — able to interpret data, surface insights, and craft actionable, business-focused recommendations

Demonstrated AI fluency — leveraging emerging tools and data-driven approaches to enhance decision-making and scale impact to reimagine how work gets done

Exceptional communication and executive presence; skilled at advising senior leaders with confidence, tact, and credibility

Experience leading or contributing to organizational design, change management, and talent planning initiatives

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and follow-through

Sound judgment, integrity, and a deep commitment to fostering trust, inclusion, and continuous learning