People Business Partner III, Engineering – Product

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People Business Partner III managing people strategies in Tech and Product organizations. Collaborating with senior leaders at ZipRecruiter to drive business outcomes and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeSanta Monica • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Travel to other US offices, as needed
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; includes strong coaching skills to challenge and develop leaders at multiple levels
Proven experience leading organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
Deep experience managing complex employee relations and performance issues with sound judgment and a balanced approach
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable people strategies that drive business outcomes
Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while navigating ambiguity and bringing clarity to evolving priorities
Proven track record of driving cross-functional work and delivering results through others

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

organizational designworkforce planningchange managementperformance managementemployee relationsdata analysistrend identificationactionable strategy developmentcoachingaccountability

Soft Skills

relationship buildinginfluencingcommunicationprioritizationindependencenavigating ambiguityclarityproblem-solvingcollaborationleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources