People Business Partner III, Engineering & Product

We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)Our Mission:  To actively connect people to their next great opportunity. 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 through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android. Summary: 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. Key Focuses:  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 ...