People Business Partner

Who you are

• 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
• Bachelors’ degree in Human Resources or relevant field
• 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

What the job involves

• 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
• 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