HR Advisor III

Socket.dev; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 79,100 - 124,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

ZoomInfo is seeking an HR Advisor III to partner with managers across G&A, R&D, and GTM, guiding performance management, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness. Collaborate with HR COEs to deliver thoughtful people solutions and drive continuous improvement for an exceptional employee experience.

You will lead investigations, build cross-functional relationships, and influence leaders while prioritizing confidentiality and business impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience partnering directly with people managers on performance management, employee relations, coaching, and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience partnering directly with managers on performance management, coaching, employee relations, investigations, and organizational challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence leaders across multiple business functions.
• Strong understanding of employment practices and HR best practices with sound judgment when navigating sensitive employee matters.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across HR Centers of Excellence and cross-functional teams.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace; Workday experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, enhance decision-making, automate routine work, and elevate the strategic impact of the HRBP function.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a proactive, customer-focused approach and a willingness to take ownership of challenges.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner to managers across G&A, R&D, and GTM, providing coaching and guidance on performance management, employee relations, leadership effectiveness, employee development, and organizational challenges.
• Lead workplace investigations and employee relations matters, partnering with HRBPs, Legal, and business leaders to ensure consistent, compliant outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with managers and business leaders by providing practical guidance on organizational effectiveness, talent planning, and change initiatives in partnership with the HRBP team.
• Serve as the primary liaison between assigned managers and HR COEs, coordinating integrated people solutions across Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Legal, and other partners.
• Analyze people data and workforce trends to identify opportunities, mitigate risk, and make recommendations that support business objectives.
• Support organizational changes, promotions, transfers, reorganizations, and other workforce planning activities in partnership with HRBPs and business leaders.
• Drive HR programs and cross-functional initiatives that improve manager capability, operational excellence, and the overall employee experience.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance HR service delivery through continuous improvement.
• Ensure HR recommendations, documentation, and actions are aligned with company policies, employment practices, and organizational standards.

Skills

HR partner

Employee relations

Performance management

Organizational effectiveness

Data analysis

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Google Workspace

Workday

AI tools

Job description

ZoomInfo is where careers accelerate. We move fast, think boldly, and empower you to do the best work of your life. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who care deeply, challenge each other, and celebrate wins. With tools that amplify your impact and a culture that backs your ambition, you won’t just contribute. You’ll make things happen–fast.

As an HR Advisor III, you'll serve as a trusted HR partner to managers across our G&A, R&D, and GTM organizations. Working closely with the HRBP team, you'll help leaders navigate the full employee lifecycle by guiding performance management, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, technical and non-technical talent development, and change management.

In this role, you'll build strong partnerships with business leaders while collaborating closely with HR COEs, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, HR Operations, and Legal, to deliver thoughtful, consistent, and business-focused people solutions. You'll also help drive HR initiatives, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and contribute to an exceptional employee experience.

What You\'ll Do:

• Serve as the primary HR partner to managers across G&A, R&D, and GTM, providing coaching and guidance on performance management, employee relations, leadership effectiveness, employee development, and organizational challenges. Influence manager decision-making by balancing business objectives, employee experience, and risk, while escalating more complex or strategic matters to the HRBP team as appropriate.
• Lead workplace investigations and employee relations matters, partnering with HRBPs, Legal, and business leaders to ensure consistent, compliant outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with managers and business leaders by providing practical guidance on organizational effectiveness, talent planning, and change initiatives in partnership with the HRBP team.
• Serve as the primary liaison between assigned managers and HR COEs, coordinating integrated people solutions across Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Legal, and other partners.
• Analyze people data and workforce trends to identify opportunities, mitigate risk, and make recommendations that support business objectives.
• Support organizational changes, promotions, transfers, reorganizations, and other workforce planning activities in partnership with HRBPs and business leaders.
• Drive HR programs and cross-functional initiatives that improve manager capability, operational excellence, and the overall employee experience.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance HR service delivery through continuous improvement.
• Ensure HR recommendations, documentation, and actions are aligned with company policies, employment practices, and organizational standards.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience partnering directly with people managers on performance management, employee relations, coaching, and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience partnering directly with managers on performance management, coaching, employee relations, investigations, and organizational challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence leaders across multiple business functions.
• Strong understanding of employment practices and HR best practices with sound judgment when navigating sensitive employee matters.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across HR Centers of Excellence and cross-functional teams.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace; Workday experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, enhance decision-making, automate routine work, and elevate the strategic impact of the HRBP function.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a proactive, customer-focused approach and a willingness to take ownership of challenges.

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Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate’s work location, qualifications, skills, experience and/or training. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range for your desired work location during the hiring process. We want our employees and their families to thrive.

In addition to comprehensive benefits we offer holistic mind, body and lifestyle programs designed for overall well-being. Learn more about ZoomInfo benefits here.

Below is the US base salary for this position. Additional compensation such as Bonus, Commission, Equity and other benefits may also apply.

$79,100 — $124,300 USD

About us:

ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM) is the Go-To-Market Intelligence Platform that empowers businesses to grow faster with AI-ready insights, trusted data, and advanced automation. Its solutions provide more than 35,000 companies worldwide with a complete view of their customers, making every seller their best seller.

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