Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
Job Summary As the People Business Partner for Network Security, you will serve as an architect in evolving our workforce for the era of AI. This is a high-impact role where you won't just follow HR cycles—you will drive business outcomes. You will act as a primary advisor to senior leaders and executives, leveraging deep organizational insights and predictive analytics to steer the business through AI transformation. While you drive this future-focused strategy, you will also lead the seamless execution of annual programs—such as Performance Elevation—and spearhead bespoke business initiatives.
We are seeking an innovative People Business Partner who thrives at the intersection of human capital and disruptive technology. You are more than a coach; you are a strategic consultant to the leadership team, capable of influencing VP-level decisions and building high-performance cultures that "win together." You are energized by the challenge of redefining roles and workflows in an AI-driven environment and possess the executive presence to navigate sensitive organizational shifts. If you are a creative problem-solver who can translate business strategy into a world-class talent engine—and you’re passionate about making Palo Alto Networks a magnet for the industry’s most elite innovators—this is your next challenge
This is an in office role 3 days/week in our HQ, Santa Clara CA Key Responsibilities Data-Driven Consulting: Utilize people analytics to provide leaders with "early warning signs" regarding turnover, engagement, or performance, turning raw data into actionable business recommendations.
Culture & Retention Diagnose organizational health using engagement data and exit trends to build bespoke retention and culture-building initiatives that make Palo Alto Networks and Network Security a "magnet" for top-tier talent.
Program Lifecycle Management Own the end-to-end execution of annual programs, including Performance Elevation, rewards planning, and talent reviews, ensuring they are high-impact and low-friction for the business.
Leadership Coaching Serve as a trusted coach to Managers, Directors, and VPs, helping them navigate complex people-leadership challenges and enhancing their ability to lead in a high-pressure, high-growth environment.
Change Management Independently lead small scale organization changes, helping to implement and roll out the changes in a well communicated and thoughtful way
AI Readiness Partner with senior leaders to identify how AI will shift job functions, identifying skill gaps and creating strategies to meet future product demands.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Compensation Disclosure The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
$126,000.00 - $203,500.00/yr
Our Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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