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Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to 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 you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re 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. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s 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. ​

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:10+ years of progressive HR Business Partner 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 "people side" of large-scale organizational shifts with minimal operational disruption.

• Analytical Acumen:Strong ability to leverage analytics and technology (including AI assistants and Tableau dashboards) to accelerate data interpretation and project planning.

• Influence: Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the "business-first" language required to establish immediate credibility and rapport with skeptical senior stakeholders.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree (MBA or MA-HRIR) or professional HR certification (e.g., SPHR) is highly preferred.

Compensation Disclosure

The 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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$152,000.00 - $245,500.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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.