Senior Director, People Partner

WHO WE ARE 

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. To learn more, go to www.zetaglobal.com.

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