People Partner - EPD (San Francisco)

Role Description

People Partners play an integral role on the HR Business Partner team, partnering with leaders, managers and employees to create a culture where people thrive. Working hand in hand with HR Business Partners and Employee Relations, People Partners are enablers for enhancing talent density, employee experience, and spearheading processes that build organizational health across Dropbox.

We are seeking a People Partner to provide best in class support and partnership to Dropbox leaders and employees. Your work will focus on : talent density, performance management, employee relations, workplace investigations, leaves of absence / accommodations, employee experience, offboarding, people projects and other operational tasks. You will also analyze important people data and metrics, including attrition and performance management trends, and create insights and recommendations for leadership. In your work, you will uphold our values and amplify the success of our business and products through our most important asset : our people. This role reports directly to the Head of EPD HR Business Partners (dotted line reporting to our Head of Employee Relations).

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with HRBPs in EPD on employee relations, performance management, accommodations, offboarding, and people programs
• Serve as the first point of contact for day-to-day employee relations issues in the EPD org
• Manage performance management tracking and partner with HRBPs to support managers and employees through the end-to-end process
• Own and manage the accommodation process for employees and managers, coordinating with our external leave provider and internal Benefits team
• Lead the offboarding process for EPD employees : track and process exits, conduct exit interviews, and generate quarterly attrition insights and recommendations
• Support HRBPs with people-related programs, projects, and ad hoc employee experience initiatives
• Provide HR administrative support (e.g., agreements, reorgs, Workday updates) and assist with key People rhythms such as annual reviews and talent reviews

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in HR, with a strong foundation in core people practices ideally within a SaaS environment
• Proven track record supporting managers and employees through performance management, including coaching on fair and principled practices
• Strong judgment in employee relations, with an ability to balance empathy, practicality, and business needs
• High attention to detail and a data-driven mindset, with experience analyzing trends in attrition, performance, and organizational health
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, including the ability to navigate complexity and nuance
• Excellent communication skillsboth written and verbal with the ability to tailor your message to diverse audiences
• Comfortable delivering difficult messages clearly and compassionately
• Proven ability to build trust and influence employees, leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion in handling sensitive matters
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Experience working effectively in a remote-first team and partnering cross-functionally with HRBPs, Legal, and other People team members
• A team-first mindset with a we, not I approach
• Willingness to travel occasionally for team gatherings and offsites
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows; comfort with leveraging AI in a professional setting is strongly preferred.

Compensation

US Zone 1$159,000$215,000 USDUS Zone 2$143,100$193,500 USDUS Zone 3$127,200$172,000 USD

The range(s) listed above is the expected annual salary / OTE(On-Target Earnings) for this role, subject to change.

Please note, OTE are for sales roles only.

Salary / OTE is just one component of Dropboxs total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Dropbox takes a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including job and level they are hired into, location / metropolitan area, skillset, and peer compensation. We target most new hire offers between the minimum up to the middle of the range.

Dropbox uses the zip code of an employees remote work location to determine which metropolitan pay range we use. Current US Zone locations are as follows :

• US Zone 1 : San Francisco metro, New York City metro, or Seattle metro
• US Zone 2 : Austin (TX) metro, Chicago metro, California (outside SF metro), Colorado, Connecticut (outside NYC metro), Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York (outside NYC metro), Oregon, Pennsylvania (outside NYC or DC metro), Washington DC metro, and West Virginia (DC metro)
• US Zone 3 : All other US locations

Dropbox is a Virtual First company and is open to hiring candidates in all authorized locations.

Company Description

Dropbox isnt just a workplaceits a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We're a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropboxand with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for both meaningful work and meaningful relationships. With our start-up mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, you can be who you are and grow into who youre meant to be. Here, you can own your impact to make work more intuitive, joyful, and humanfor you as a Dropboxer and for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're ready to push boundariesand yourself Dropbox is ready for you.

Team Description

The Dropbox People Team is designing a workplace where every Dropboxer can thrive. We take a human-centered, HR as a Product approachtreating programs like well-crafted products shaped by employee and candidate needs, informed by data, and backed by actionable insights. Our team continuously innovates to attract, develop, and retain world-class talent while building a culture of experimentation, craft, and community. From fostering connection in our Virtual First model to scaling HR systems and offering personalized learning tools, we build experiences that evolve with our people. We think big, act fast, and adapt with agilitygrounded in outcomes, empathy, and clear communication. Areas of work include Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnership, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, and Employee Experience.

Benefits

Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to :

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO / Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and more, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh
• Income Protection Plans : Life and disability insurance
• Business Travel Protection : Travel medical and accident insurance
• Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether thats wellness, learning and development, food and groceries, and much more
• Parental benefits including : Parental Leave, Child and Adult Care, Day Care FSA, Fertility Benefits, Adoption and Surrogacy Support, and Lactation Support
• Access to over 10,000 global co-working spaces through , making it easy to book flexible workspaces for collaboration or individual work
• Quarterly Cell phone and internet allowance
• Mental health and wellness benefits
• Disability and neurodivergence support benefits

Additional benefit details are available upon request.

Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, enABLE, TODOS (Latinx), Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, and Women at Dropbox.