Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

About the role

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.

What you'll bring

• Travel to other US offices, as needed
• Bachelors’ degree in Human Resources or relevant field
• 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
• 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

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