Human Resources Manager - Business Partner

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
HR Manager (Business Partner) - Product & Platform Business
We are seeking a seasoned and entrepreneurial HR Business Partner to support and scale our growing Product & Platform business - a dynamic unit within our broader consulting ecosystem. This role offers the opportunity to build people systems and culture from the ground up while navigating the complexities of a large, global firm. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, understands the nuances of both product engineering environments and professional services, and can translate that understanding into scalable talent strategies that drive innovation and business outcomes.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as a strategic HR partner (global lead) to senior leaders of the Product & Platform business, aligning talent strategies with the unique needs of a fast-scaling, innovation-driven unit within a consulting-led environment.

• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management initiatives tailored to product teams, while ensuring alignment with firm-wide people policies and frameworks.

• Provide thought leadership on building a differentiated culture for product talent (engineering, design, product management), balancing agility, experimentation, and performance accountability.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition, L&D, Total Rewards teams to design programs that attract, develop, and retain top-tier product talent while adapting to the firm's broader operating model.

• Collaborate with HR leadership to design and validate differentiated yet integrated compensation models and performance systems tailored for the innovative product organization.
• Act as a change agent and advisor to help product leaders scale teams, navigate ambiguity, and implement talent-related decisions during rapid growth and product lifecycle transitions.

• Use data and talent insights to influence decision-making, drive engagement, and anticipate the evolving HR needs of a technology-focused business embedded in a consulting firm context.

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally with a blend of professional services and product/software companies.

• Strong exposure to or direct involvement in building HR capabilities for product organizations - including engineering, product management, and design.

• Demonstrated experience in building performance management systems, compensation structures, and operating models from the ground up.

• Entrepreneurial mindset - someone who has helped stand up new business units, navigated ambiguity, and created scalable systems in rapidly changing environments.

• Ability to balance strategic HR thinking with tactical execution in a high-growth, cross-functional setting.

• Strong business acumen and excellent stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams.

Additional Skills:

• Strong project management and communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and work across all levels of the organization

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task while working against tight timelines

• Attention to detail and commitment to get things done, and getting them done well

• Sense of humor appreciated!

Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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