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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
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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.
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.
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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
Skills Required
- Bachelors' degree in Human Resources or relevant field
- 6+ years as a People Business Partner supporting senior leaders in Engineering and Product organizations
- Demonstrated ability to partner with VP-level stakeholders and above
- Proven experience leading organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
- Deep experience managing complex employee relations and performance issues
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data
- Ability to operate independently and manage multiple initiatives
ZipRecruiter Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ZipRecruiter and has not been reviewed or approved by ZipRecruiter.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is described alongside life, disability, and pet insurance options. Mental-health resources, wellness programs, and wellness days further reinforce a broad health-and-wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching is described as part of the core package. Equity-related programs such as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and role-dependent RSUs complement retirement-oriented benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible time off is presented as a major component of the overall rewards package. Paid holidays, sick time, and volunteer time are also included, expanding time-off options beyond standard PTO.
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What We Do
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 partnerships with the best job boards on the web. We're growing rapidly in pursuit of this mission, and we're always looking for talented people to join our team. Visit ziprecruiter.com/careers to view our open roles.
Why Work With Us
We are committed to nurturing an environment where every person feels welcomed, valued, heard, and respected. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, and we consistently review our overall equality—including recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, promotions, and more—to stay relevant in this space.
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