People Team Business Partner-Product Team

Our MissionAt Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are. Who We AreWe take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously.

We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included. As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual.

Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships.

Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision. Job DescriptionIn the role of People Business Partner (PBP)-Product Team at Palo Alto Networks, your contribution will be vital to supporting the Network Security Product organization. You will be responsible for providing consulting and coaching to first line People Managers and Directors, providing strong data and analytics support to identify needs in the organization and leading execution of both annual cycle programs like Performance Elevation and business specific projects and initiatives.

We are seeking an individual that is passionate about enabling organizations to more effectively achieve their business objectives and creating a workplace environment that’s a magnet for the industry’s best and brightest. You should be an innovative HR professional who is energized by coaching employees and leaders, and creating teams that work together and win together. You should be comfortable working with any level of employee or managers up to the VP level,, understand business strategy, have a knack at reading a situation, navigating sensitivities and finding creative solutions to people issues.

This is an in office role 3 days/week in our Santa Clara, CA officeYour ImpactBusiness leader consultingConsult with first line people leaders and Directors on common benefits, policy and people related issues, including but not limited to:

leave of absence or health related matters, remote work or Return to Office (RTO) exception requests, other benefits related concernsProvide guidance to people leaders and Directors on low performance cases, helping them understand the Palo Alto Networks performance management process and navigating them through it in partnership with ERCoordinate immigration related cases with the Global Mobility teamDrive Annual Cycle Programs and Org Design initiatives Partner with senior Product PBPs through the performance calibration process, providing data support and scaling PBP coverage in talent reviews and ratings calibration discussionsIndependently lead small sale organization changes and partner with senior PBPs as they coach business leaders through organizational redesigns and changes, helping to implement and roll out the changes in a well communicated and thoughtful wayPeople Analytics and ReportingBuild skills around story-telling with data and leveraging insights to drive change and action.

In partnership with the Product Analytics partner, regularly gather, analyze and provide reports on key people metrics - Identify trends, patterns and actionable insightsProvide regular reporting on the data & insights that would support decision making and action across Product teams Organizational InitiativesPartner with People Business Partners to successfully plan aQualifications8+ years working in Client Facing HR Partner rolesStrong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to organize and analyze data and a love for driving people programs from data insightsTrack record of effectively coaching leaders and advising action in sensitive or ambiguous situations, including employee relations, performance management, or organizational diagnosticsSpreadsheet and Data familiarity - ability to work with data and use basic spreadsheet functions effectivelyProject management - Ability to deconstruct complex projects into manageable components and hold others accountable for their respective responsibilitiesCommunications - Clear, concise communication that is easy for others to understand, you put things into context and make the actions that are needed clearAccountability - comfortable with a high degree of accountability and delivering on commitments.

‘Get stuff done’ mindsetLearning Orientation - strong desire to learn and expand skillbase via new experiences and willingness to stretch in service of building new capabilitiesAbility to establish strong relationships at all levels and across functions within the organizationAdditional InformationThe TeamOur People team at Palo Alto Networks works throughout the organization to enable. . . you guessed it, people. We’re one team – driven to one mission statement. Each piece matters, and within the people team, you are focused on enabling our teams to resolve the world’s most challenging cybersecurity threats.

You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects – centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. Compensation DisclosureThe compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $126000/YR - $203500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.

A description of our employee benefits may be found here. Our CommitmentWe’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks. com. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Our CommitmentWe’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks. com. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.