Senior People Team Business Partner

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networksu00ae, weu2019re united by a shared missionu2014to 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 youu2019re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, youu2019re 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. Thatu2019s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when itu2019s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary Palo Alto Networks is looking for a Senior People Business Partner to serve as a high-level strategic consultant, change agent, and trusted advisor to our senior leadership teams. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive people strategies that directly align with and drive business results for large, complex global organizations. u200b This is an in office role 3 days/week in our HQ, Santa Clara, CA Key Responsibilities + Strategic Partnering: Act as a core member of the leadership team for your client groups; translate business strategy into a multi-year talent roadmap that addresses organizational design, team structure, and the cultural shifts needed to support business goals (e.g., product strategy shifts or M&A integrations). + Data Storytelling & ROI: Synthesize data from multiple, disparate sources (e.g., attrition, engagement, performance metrics) to uncover non-obvious insights; create compelling decision-ready narratives that quantify the ROI of HR initiatives and influence significant business decisions. + Organizational Transformation: Lead the end-to-end execution of complex organizational transformations and change management initiatives; design sophisticated plans that include multi-channel communication strategies and feedback loops to ensure stabilization and operational cohesion post-change. + Executive Coaching: Provide proactive, high-stakes coaching to VPs and Directors, helping them navigate sensitive interpersonal dynamics and performance issues; reframe performance management from a reactive process into a strategic opportunity for leadership development. + Program Leadership: Lead the implementation of annual people cycles (Performance Elevation, pay planning, and calibration) for client groups; identify and implement process improvements that enhance scalability and drive more objective, behavior-based talent assessments. + Cultural Stewardship: Serve as a steward of the company culture by modeling uncompromising ethics and integrity; coach leaders through ambiguous situations to ensure people decisions are always aligned with the value of Inclusion. Qualifications Required Qualifications + Experience: 8+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience and/or combined with COE experience, with a proven track record in a high-growth, fast-paced global technology environment. + Strategic Depth: Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose root-cause organizational issues and design preventative, systemic solutions rather than reactive fixes. + Change Management: Advanced proficiency in change management principles and the ability to lead the

Created: 2026-03-12