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
Your Career In the role of Product team People Business Partner (PBP) 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 HQ, Santa Clara CA Your Impact: Business leader consulting Consult 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 concerns Provide 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 ER Coordinate immigration related cases with the Global Mobility team Drive 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 discussions. Independently lead small scale 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 way People Analytics and Reporting Build 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 insights Provide regular reporting on the data & insights that would support decision making and action across Product teams Organizational Initiatives Serve as program lead driving key initiatives for the Netsec organization. These include responsibility for the Performance Elevation process, Quarterly People Reviews and ongoing strategic projects. In this capacity you will partner with People Business Partners to successfully plan and execute these initiatives.
Qualifications
Your Experience 8+ years working in HR Operations, Analytics and Client Facing HR Partner roles. Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to organize and analyze data and a love for driving people programs from data insights Track record of effectively coaching leaders and advising action in sensitive or ambiguous situations, including employee relations, performance management, or organizational diagnostics Spreadsheet and Data familiarity - ability to work with data and use basic spreadsheet functions effectively Project management - Ability to deconstruct complex projects into manageable components and hold others accountable for their respective responsibilities Communications - Clear, concise communication that is easy for others to understand, you put things into context and make the actions that are needed clear Accountability - comfortable with a high degree of accountability and delivering on commitments. ‘Get stuff done’ mindset. Learning Orientation - strong desire to learn and expand skillbase via new experiences and willingness to stretch in service of building new capabilities. Ability to establish strong relationships at all levels and across functions within the organization
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.
$126,000.00 - $203,500.00/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.
