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People Partner - Technology

Zscaler - Santa Clara, CA, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-10-09

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Salary: USD 127,400 - 182,000 / annual

Zscaler is seeking a People Partner to serve as the primary strategic and tactical HR contact for leaders across Product, Engineering, AI, Innovation, and IT functions. This role translates high-level people strategies into actionable plans that optimize team health, engagement, and performance across high-growth technical teams, with a focus on building an AI-enabled organization. Key responsibilities include: - Provide data-led coaching and guidance to people managers on performance management, career development, and team dynamics - Lead end-to-end rollout of core People & Culture initiatives (Annual Reviews, Compensation Planning, Engagement Surveys) tailored for technical workflows - Track, analyze, and drive key talent metrics including attrition and promotion rates to identify organizational trends and deliver proactive solutions - Partner with People Relations team and business leaders as a neutral advocate to investigate and resolve complex employee relations matters with high discretion - Identify workflow and lifecycle friction points to streamline internal People & Culture processes and optimize the developer and engineering employee experience The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, acts with ownership mentality, solves complex problems, collaborates at high trust, and maintains a growth mindset. You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment supporting technical teams and leveraging data-driven insights to embed organizational values. Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) is a leading cloud security platform protecting thousands of customers through its Zero Trust Exchange, distributed across 200+ global data centers. The company is building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence. Requirements: - Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions within your functional domain - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Organization Behavior, Business Administration, or related business discipline (or equivalent professional experience) - 7+ years of progressive HR experience directly managing and supporting end-to-end employee lifecycle processes - Proven experience operating within a fast-paced, high-growth technology corporate environment - Documented experience designing, standing up, or implementing AI-enabled talent strategies Preferred qualifications: - Experience utilizing generative AI tools or advanced predictive workforce analytics to design data-driven talent mapping and optimize organizational health across technical teams - Direct HR experience partnering with complex engineering, product, or technical functions - Functional knowledge of technical operating models including Sprint cycles, DevOps methodologies, and AI production workflows

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