People Business Partner, ProdDev

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We’re looking for a strategic, thoughtful, experienced People Business Partner to collaborate with our Product Development team (inclusive of Product and Engineering). You should have a passion for influencing people strategy and building collaborative relationships across multiple levels of leaders and employees. You thrive in a collaborative and high-growth environment where the work you do directly impacts the employee experience.

At Nextdoor, we offer a warm and inclusive work environment that embraces a hybrid employment model, blending an in office presence and work from home experience for our valued employees. The hiring team will go over these expectations with you if you are being considered for a role near one of our offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, New York, and London. 

Reporting to the Lead of People Business Partners, you’ll partner closely with our President of Products, EVPs of Product and Design, and the Engineering senior leadership team that oversees our global revenue and sales marketing functions. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Partner with the President of Products and senior leadership, providing strong business partnership and strategic thought leadership around organizational and people-related strategy and execution
• Coach all levels of managers on people strategy including organizational design, hiring, performance management, compensation, recognition, and learning and development
• Achieve a deep understanding of the business strategy, goals and objectives, and support organizational changes by developing and implementing appropriate change management plans
• Contribute to the development of People programs and processes such as workforce and succession planning, learning and development, and total rewards
• Lead business groups through Nextdoor’s People programs (engagement surveys, performance feedback cycles, compensation reviews, talent development, etc.)
• Conduct employee relations investigations as needed. Be an impartial steward for the organization advocating for employees and the business, and modeling company values
• Guide and coach managers on how to appropriately manage and resolve complex people issues
• Maintain in depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Promote a culture of feedback and transparent communication, reinforcing our mission and core values
• Participate in in-person Nextdoor events such as trainings, off-sites, volunteer days, and team building exercises
• Build in-person relationships with team members and contribute to Nextdoor’s company culture

• 7+ years experience in an HR Business Partner role, preferably in a fast-growing technology company
• Experience partnering with a ProdDev C-Suite executive and supporting technical teams is a must
• A collaborative, thoughtful leader who can operate at a strategic level but also perform operational/tactical responsibilities
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-performance culture where the business is constantly evolving
• Proven ability to influence all levels of managers, think creatively, participate fully and work collaboratively to develop and execute programs
• Ability to think critically and anticipate issues before they arise, and proactively suggest long-term solutions
• Impeccable judgment and ability to balance the needs of the company, managers and employees
• Unquestioned integrity and a confident presence to effectively resolve sensitive employee issues
• A strong multi-tasker with an exceptional ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Comfortable with open communication and giving and receiving open, constructive feedback respectfully
• Previous experience in leading or partnering on organizational design efforts and change management planning
• Eagerness to explore and apply AI and emerging technologies to reimagine how work gets done

Compensation, benefits, perks, and recognition programs at Nextdoor come together to create our total rewards package. Compensation will vary depending on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

The starting salary for this role is expected to range from $145,000 - $220,000 on an annualized basis, or potentially greater in the event that your 'level' of proficiency exceeds the level expected for the role. The salary range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location.

We expect to award a meaningful equity grant for this role. With quarterly vesting, your first vest date will take place within 3 months of your start date.

When it comes to benefits, we have you covered! Nextdoor employees can choose between a variety of health plans, including a 100% covered employee only plan option, and we also provide a OneMedical membership for concierge care.

At Nextdoor, we empower our employees to build stronger local communities. To create a platform where all feel welcome, we want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the neighbors we serve. We encourage everyone interested in our mission to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other trait that unfairly targets a group of people. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we always consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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