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Zscaler is seeking a Senior Director, People Business Partner for its Technology organization. This is a strategic leadership role reporting to the VP of HR Business Partnering, based in Santa Clara with hybrid expectations (onsite Tuesday-Thursday).
You will serve as a critical thought partner to technology executives across AI, Product, Engineering, Innovation, and Security (CISO), ensuring talent strategy aligns directly with product and engineering roadmaps. Your responsibilities include diagnosing organizational health through metrics and sentiment analysis, leading large-scale organizational design initiatives to improve velocity and innovation across global teams, and leveraging advanced data analytics and AI-driven tools to provide forward-looking talent and leadership insights.
Key accountabilities include driving executive-level succession planning, leadership coaching and development, and building a performance culture suited to high-velocity technical environments. You will act as a strategic translator, independently driving collaboration across People & Culture Centers of Excellence and cross-functional partners to address the unique needs of the Technology organization.
The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of experience as a People and Culture Partner or HR Leader in global, high-growth, transformative Security or SaaS organizations supporting complex Technology teams (Engineering, Product, IT). You demonstrate "technical weight"—understanding R&D cycles and the evolving AI landscape—allowing you to speak credibly with technology leaders. You have proven ability to leverage data analytics to tell compelling stories and justify strategic shifts to data-centric executive audiences. You possess strong executive presence with the gravitas to challenge senior leaders while maintaining empathy and serving as a trusted advisor.
Zscaler is an AI-forward enterprise focused on digital transformation and Zero Trust security. The company values impact over activity, constructive debate, customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. This role offers the opportunity to shape organizational strategy at a critical inflection point in the company's growth.
