Business Partner II, Tech & Product Tempe, AZ

People Business Partner II, Tech & Product

Tempe, AZ

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. At Zip Recruiter, 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: Zip Recruiter 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. Zip Recruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.

Summary: Zip Recruiter 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…