People Business Partner, Tech & Product

Our Mission:

To actively connect people to their next great opportunity. At ZipRecruiter, we foster a culture where our employees feel accepted, supported and celebrated. Our employees find ethical solutions to empower the community and workforce. Differences make us stronger, and we embrace them.

Who We Are:

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 partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.

ZipRecruiter is seeking a People Business Partner II to support our Tech and Product teams. In this role, you’ll work closely with managers and leaders to help translate business priorities into effective people practices. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor, coach, and collaborator while balancing empathy with pragmatism to support both employee success and business goals.

The ideal candidate has a transparent and creative leadership style and the ability to inspire others to think through solutions and jump into action.

You are willing to invite, receive and act on constructive feedback. You are comfortable with asking challenging questions and seeking truth. You exude curiosity about our business and have a proven track record of rapid self-learning. You value inclusion and diversity of opinions from every member of the team. Moreover, you understand our business and culture and thrive in a highly collaborative environment where sifting through ambiguity and creating clarity is one of your passions.

This role reports to the Sr. Manager, People Business Partner (PBP) for Tech & Product.

Role Description:

• Work closely with leadership across Tech and Product, to understand, execute and provide thought partnership on key people priorities, acting as the primary point of contact for line management.
• Translate technical and business context into clear, actionable people recommendations for our Tech Teams, using data and feedback to inform insights and guide decisions
• Learn the rhythms of Tech and Product teams quickly, including their sub-teams, goals, workflows, and rituals, while maintaining a working knowledge of how each function contributes to cross-functional priorities
• Develop strong relationships and build trust with employees at all levels to position the People team as a strategic partner.
• Support and coach managers on everyday leadership challenges such as feedback, communication, and employee relations, leveraging established HR practices and guidance from senior PBPs when needed.
• Collaborate with senior PBPs on organizational design or team restructuring efforts, providing execution support and helping communicate changes clearly to employees.
• Coordinate and facilitate key People programs and Tech organization initiatives, such as performance reviews, promotion cycles, talent calibration, and engagement survey action planning
• Identify opportunities to simplify or enhance existing People processes, raising recommendations and helping implement improvements in collaboration with senior PBPs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional People teams, including Talent Acquisition, People Development, and Workplace Experience, to drive programs and projects specific to Tech & Product teams.

Role Qualifications

• 3-5 years operating in a People/HR Business Partner capacity
• Experience working with Engineering and Product leaders and/or with technical talent
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and credibility across multiple levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining attention to detail and follow-through.
• Practical experience guiding managers through employee relations, performance, or engagement challenges with empathy and fairness.
• Proven ability to deal with ambiguity and bring open-ended priorities to completion
• Analytical thinker who uses data and feedback to inform decisions and measure outcomes.
• Ability to operate with autonomy to deliver solutions quickly and with little to no supervision
• Ability to pivot quickly and prioritize efficiently, switching between tactical and strategic support to best address key priorities in the business
• Proven track record of driving cross-functional projects, including program and change management 
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Gemini, Sheets, Docs and Slides)

Role Requirements

• Able to work three days a week from our Santa Monica or Tempe offices.
• Travel to other US offices, as needed
• Bachelors’ degree in Human Resources or relevant field

As part of our team you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits package
• Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan
• A fun environment where work-life balance is valued

The US base pay for this full-time position is $100,000-$140,000 USD.

Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.