Senior Director, People Partner

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The Role
As a People Partner at Zeta Global, you'll support and foster an innovative culture, drive employee engagement, and provide consultative support in HR areas including leadership development and employee relations. You will partner with leaders, use analytics to address workforce needs, and ensure compliance with employment laws while promoting local culture-building initiatives.
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WHO WE ARE

Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is the Data-Powered Marketing Cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier for marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently. Through the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a single platform – powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI. Our enterprise customers across multiple verticals are empowered to personalize experiences with consumers at an individual level across every channel, delivering better results for marketing programs. Zeta was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world. 

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 Partners, 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.

As a key thought partner to our two of our Revenue Business Unit along with Product & Engineering organizations, this individual will act as a trusted coach, helping leaders scale high-performing teams, enhance leadership capabilities, and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence. 

This role requires a forward-thinking, data-driven People leader with deep expertise in organizational design, talent management, employee relations, leadership coaching, and change management. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building a high-growth, high-impact workforce and driving cross-functional collaboration to execute People programs that accelerate business success. 
 

Key Responsibilities 
 
Strategic Business Partnership & Executive Coaching 

  • 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. 
     

Talent Strategy & Leadership Development 

  • 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. 
     

Culture Transformation & Employee Experience 

  • 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. 
     

Additional Details 

  • Location: NY tristate 
  • Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 30%. 


COMPENSATION RANGE
 

The compensation range for this role is $170,000 – $180,000. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills and experience.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Zeta considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Zeta discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

We’re committed to building a workplace culture of trust and belonging, so everyone feels invited to bring their whole selves to work. We provide a forum for employees to celebrate, support and advocate for one another. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion here: https://zetaglobal.com/blog/a-look-into-zetas-ergs/

BENEFITS & PERKS

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employee Equity and Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Discounts, Virtual Wellness Classes, and Pet Insurance and more!

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
2,194 Employees
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Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is the AI-Powered Marketing Cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier for marketers to acquire, grow and retain customers more efficiently.

Through the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence and omnichannel activation into a single platform – powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI. Our enterprise customers across multiple verticals are empowered to personalize experiences with consumers at an individual level across every channel, delivering better results for marketing programs.

Zeta was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world.

Why Work With Us

Zeta is deeply committed to enriching our people’s wellbeing and growth throughout their career journeys. Our autonomous environment gives our teammates the freedom and space to grow, be creative, and come up with innovative solutions to reinvent consumer experiences and impact brand growth.

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