Senior Director, People Partner

About the role

Zeta Global is seeking a strategic, business-driven, and growth-focused Senior Director, People Partner to join our global People & Culture team. Reporting to the VP, US People Partner, this leader will play a critical role in shaping our people strategy, partnering with senior leaders to drive organizational growth, leadership development, culture transformation, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor and coach to senior leaders, helping them scale their teams, enhance leadership effectiveness, and drive high performance.
• Partner with executives to shape organizational design and workforce planning strategies that support business objectives and long-term growth.
• Drive change management strategies, equipping leaders with the tools to lead through transformation and navigate organizational shifts effectively.
• Own and drive talent management strategies, including succession planning, leadership development, and high-potential employee programs.
• Develop and implement initiatives that enhance leadership capabilities, managerial effectiveness, and career development pathways.
• Partner with the Learning & Development team to design scalable leadership and professional development programs that foster internal mobility and skill-building.
• Lead culture-building initiatives that reinforce Zeta’s values of belonging, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring a workplace where employees thrive.
• Champion culture efforts through embedding inclusive practices into hiring, promotions, and leadership development.
• Utilize employee engagement data and people analytics to craft impactful programs that drive retention, motivation, and business outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & HR Strategy Execution
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Development, and People Operations to ensure seamless execution of People programs across the organization.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to proactively manage employee relations, risk mitigation, and employment law compliance in multiple geographies.
• Serve as a change agent, aligning People strategies with business growth initiatives to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Operational Excellence & HR Best Practices
• Ensure HR policies, processes, and programs align with industry best practices and support the scalability of a high-growth organization.
• Lead people analytics efforts to provide insights that drive strategic decision-making and workforce planning.
• Own and optimize compensation planning, total rewards strategies, and performance management frameworks in alignment with business goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5+ years as a strategic HR business partner supporting executive leaders in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and influencing senior leaders to drive business outcomes.
• Strong background in organizational design, change management, and talent strategy to enable business transformation and scale.
• Ability to think strategically while executing tactically, balancing long-term vision with hands-on leadership.
• Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging people analytics to influence decisions and improve employee experience.
• Deep expertise in employee relations, performance management, compensation planning, and workforce planning.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across HR Centers of Excellence and business units.
• Passion for culture transformation, engagement with a track record of implementing programs that foster belonging and inclusion.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field required, Master’s degree a plus.
• Previous or current experience partnering with Engineering/Tech and/or Product is a plus.