Best suited to mid-level HR professionals with 6+ years in tech/product environments who thrive in strategic and executional roles.
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Original posting from Ziprecruiter via Greenhouse
We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)
Our Mission:
To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.
Who We Are:
ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.
Summary:
ZipRecruiter is seeking a People Business Partner III to support our Tech and Product organizations. This is an individual contributor role operating at a manager level in scope, influence, and ownership. In this role, you will serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders, helping shape and execute people strategies that drive business outcomes. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, bringing a clear point of view and influencing decisions across organizational design, performance, and talent. The ideal candidate is a strong operator and advisor who can navigate ambiguity, challenge thinking, and translate business priorities into effective, scalable people solutions. You are comfortable working at both the strategic and executional levels, while maintaining a focus on impact, accountability, and continuous improvement.
You are willing to invite, receive, and act on constructive feedback. You ask thoughtful, sometimes challenging questions to uncover root issues and drive better outcomes. You demonstrate curiosity about the business and bring a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and risks. You value diverse perspectives and operate effectively in a highly collaborative environment.
This role reports to the Sr. Manager, People Business Partner (PBP) for Tech & Product.
Key Focuses:
Serve as the primary People partner to VP-level and senior leaders across Tech and Product, building strong relationships and influencing decisions on organizational effectiveness, talent, and performance
Own and drive the people strategy for your aligned organizations, translating business priorities into clear, actionable plans and outcomes
Lead workforce planning efforts, including org design, headcount strategy, and succession planning, ensuring alignment with business goals
Partner with leaders to elevate performance standards by reinforcing expectations, guiding calibration discussions, and driving accountability across teams
Coach and challenge leaders on complex topics including performance management, employee relations, team effectiveness, and organizational change
Identify patterns and root causes across teams, and design scalable solutions that improve organizational health and efficiency
Lead and support organizational changes such as restructures, leadership transitions, and team realignments, ensuring thoughtful planning, communication, and execution
Leverage data, insights, and feedback to inform recommendations and influence decision-making at the leadership level
Partner closely with cross-functional People teams, including Talent Acquisition, People Development, Compensation, and People Operations, to deliver integrated solutions
Drive clarity in how People processes are applied within the business, ensuring leaders understand expectations and follow-through on key initiatives
Identify opportunities to streamline or improve existing People programs and processes, focusing on scalability, consistency, and business impact
Role Requirements:
Travel to other US offices, as needed
Bachelors’ degree in Human Resources or relevant field
Minimum Qualifications:
Engineering & Product Expertise: 6+ years as a People Business Partner supporting senior leaders in Engineering and Product organizations
Stakeholder Influence & Coaching: Demonstrated ability to partner with VP-level stakeholders and above; includes strong coaching skills to challenge and develop leaders at multiple levels
Strategic Org Management: Proven experience leading organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
Complex Relations & Judgment: Deep experience managing complex employee relations and performance issues with sound judgment and a balanced approach
Data-Driven Mindset: Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable people strategies that drive business outcomes
Independent Execution: Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while navigating ambiguity and bringing clarity to evolving priorities
Cross-Functional Impact: Proven track record of driving cross-functional work and delivering results through others
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in High-Growth or Scaled Tech Environments: Proven track record of supporting Tech/Product teams through periods of rapid scaling or organizational maturity
Strategic Project Management: Demonstrated success leading large-scale, cross-functional HR programs that go beyond standard PBP duties
As part of our team you'll enjoy:
Competitive salary
Exceptional benefits package
Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
Employer-matched 401(k) plan
A fun environment where work-life balance is valued
#LI-Remote
The US base pay for this full-time position is $130,000-$185,000 USD.
Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
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ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.
Privacy Notice: For information about ZipRecruiter's collection and processing of job applicant personal data for this job, please see our Privacy Notice at: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/careers/job-applicant-privacy-notice