ZipRecruiter
People Business Partner III, Engineering & Product
Santa Monica, CA/Remote · Mid · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$130k-$185kDetected 71 days ago
iOSProject ManagementRecruitingHRPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsLeadershipCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.
- This is an individual contributor role operating at a manager level in scope, influence, and ownership.
Responsibilities
- Proven experience leading organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
- 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
- Lead and support organizational changes such as restructures, leadership transitions, and team realignments, ensuring thoughtful planning, communication, and execution
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelors' degree in Human Resources or relevant field
- Cross-Functional Impact: Proven track record of driving cross-functional work and delivering results through others
- Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)
- 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.
Nice to have
- 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
- Employer-matched 401(k) plan
- A fun environment where work-life balance is valued
Compensation
- Partner closely with cross-functional People teams, including Talent Acquisition, People Development, Compensation, and People Operations, to deliver integrated solutions
Benefits
- Identify patterns and root causes across teams, and design scalable solutions that improve organizational health and efficiency
Company info
- 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.
- To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.
- 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 is seeking a People Business Partner III to support our Tech and Product organizations.
- In this role, you will serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders, helping shape and execute people strategies that drive business outcomes.
- 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:
- Coach and challenge leaders on complex topics including performance management, employee relations, team effectiveness, and organizational change
- Leverage data, insights, and feedback to inform recommendations and influence decision-making at the leadership level
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