About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are looking for a Global People Lifecycle & Process Owner based in San Jose, CA, reporting to the Director, People Services & Global Process Excellence within the People Services department. To safeguard the integrity of the Zscaler employee journey through automation and forensic auditing, you are the Reliability Engineer of the Global Lifecycle, moving the team from processing transactions to managing autonomous operations. You will be the architect of integrity, overseeing the invisible workflows that ensure every promotion, transfer, and relocation happens without a hitch.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Architect the long-term vision for Global Lifecycle operations, spearheading the evolution from manual execution to an autonomous engine
- Design the frontier between machine and human by overseeing AI-driven solutions that scan our ecosystem 24/7 to ensure absolute data integrity
- Apply Lean/Six Sigma principles to systematically identify manual touchpoints across global systems and automate them out of existence
- Act as the primary bridge to the People Systems team, translating complex Employee Experience requirements into forensic technical specifications
- Own the global data standards for GPS to ensure our systems remain clean and require zero manual reconciliation
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- [Execution] You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
- [Mindset] You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
- [Collaboration] You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.
- [Execution] You are a pragmatic builder. You are obsessed with creating, iterating, and shipping. You aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and build the first version yourself, balancing the drive for technical excellence with the need to deliver value to users quickly.
- [Execution] You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems, user needs, and technical concepts into clear, simple, and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- 7+ years in HR Operations or HR Systems, with a focus on Product Thinking and process improvement
- Proven track record in Lean/Six Sigma or similar process re-engineering frameworks
- AI Fluent (Vibecoding, Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, etc) and ready to apply that knowhow to crafting global solutions
- Expert-level understanding of Workday lifecycle transactions and data structures
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- A frictionless service philosophy centered on Silent Service, believing that the best experience is a process so perfect the employee never needs to ask for help
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The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.
At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.
Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.
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Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
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