Senior Manager, Global People Compliance

Zscaler•Bellevue, WA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of 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 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 make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity. The Global People Compliance team is a strategic center of excellence committed to safeguarding the organization's integrity and enabling sustainable growth. We design the frameworks that foster a fair, ethical, and legally compliant workplace worldwide. We operate as a strategic function within the People & Culture organization. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Global People Compliance to join our Global People Compliance Team. You will design and manage global compliance frameworks and drive high-impact special projects. You will support Zscaler’s compliance maturity and global expansion by partnering closely with HR Operations to ensure compliance requirements are successfully operationalized and scaled. Reporting to the Head of People Compliance & Extended Workforce, you'll be based in Bellevue, WA (with in-office work Wednesday through Thursday) or remote in the US and be responsible for:

Requirements

8+ years of global HR Compliance, Legal, or HR Operations experience with the ability to be strategic and tactical, executing on high-level frameworks while effectively making decisions amid ambiguity to navigate complex international/global regulatory environments
Bachelor’s degree required
Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and AI with experience leveraging technology to scale compliance and inform your roadmap
Experience leading complex initiatives with data-driven decision-making and rigorous project management. Ability to combine metrics with change management to ensure successful business adoption.

Nice To Haves

M&A compliance experience or experience with divestitures
Master’s degree, JD, CCEP, or PMP certification

Responsibilities

Designing and governing the global compliance architecture and policy framework, ensuring core programs (e.g., Background Checks, Contingent Workforce) are standardized, scalable, and risk-optimized
Leading compliance strategy for organizational growth and risk management, including M&A diligence, entity expansion, and maintaining an “Audit Ready” posture (ISO, SOX) across all regions
Partnering with HR Operations and IT to embed compliance into the employee lifecycle, serving as the functional lead for system implementations, data privacy standards, and process automation
Driving continuous improvement and operational agility, assessing program effectiveness to identify gaps and implement scalable solutions balancing strict compliance with user experience