Senior People Consultant

About Zscaler Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate —we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability.

We champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity.

We are looking for a Senior People Consultant to join our team in a Hybrid capacity, reporting to Jeff Salem, Senior Director People & Culture Business Partners, in the People & Culture department.

The core purpose of this Senior People Consultant role is to provide comprehensive support across diverse client groups, assisting People & Culture Business Partners with project work, data analysis, and ad-hoc HR-related activities. The role balances transactional tasks, such as assisting with performance management and management coaching, with broader contributions to strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

• Provide support across diverse client groups, assisting P&C BPs with strategic initiatives, project work, and ad-hoc P&C activities
• Partner with managers to deliver coaching and guidance on performance management, enabling effective leadership and helping to address challenges before they escalate into ER cases
• Contribute to the execution of EMEA-wide and global P&C initiatives, such as sentiment survey reviews, ensuring insights and results are effectively analyzed and actioned
• Work closely with People Analytics to generate reports and insights for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and other key meetings, providing actionable data to inform decision-making
• Actively participate in initiatives led by P&C BPs to gain exposure to more strategic aspects of People & Culture, fostering professional growth and preparing for advanced responsibilities over time

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful
• You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact
• You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust
• You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and never stop developing yourself, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.
• You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action, delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team

What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• Demonstrated experience working across multiple countries within the EMEA region, with a strong understanding of regional diversity, labour laws, and compliance requirements
• Proven P&C Business Partnering experience as a P&C generalist and consultant, including experience providing coaching on performance management and employee development
• An analytical and data-oriented mindset, with strong analytical abilities and a proven capacity to interpret P&C data and generate actionable insights
• A history of working within complex, multi-matrixed organisational structures and successfully navigating cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders
• A demonstrated willingness to grow into higher levels of P&C strategy by embracing new challenges, learning alongside Senior P&C BPs, and adapting to varied organisational needs

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Proficiency or fluency in additional languages
• A CIPD qualification or equivalent accreditation, demonstrating a strong foundation in P&C practices and standards
• Prior experience working within a fast-paced SaaS or technology organisation, showcasing familiarity with agile environments and evolving business needs

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Benefits Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In-office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

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