What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Development Intern position at Zscaler?
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 Role
The Talent and Performance team at Zscaler is seeking a motivated and creative Talent Development Intern to join us at our San Jose, CA location as part of our hybrid internship program. Reporting to the Director, Talent Development, this internship offers hands-on experience in training, engagement, and program design. By working closely with leaders in Talent and Performance, you’ll gain valuable insights into how investing in employee growth directly impacts organizational success, building foundational skills in human capital management and setting you up for a rewarding career in HR and talent strategy.
What You'll Do (Role Expectations)
The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) benefits.
Base Pay Range
$35 - $55 USD
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.
Benefits
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:
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.
Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.
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.
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 Role
The Talent and Performance team at Zscaler is seeking a motivated and creative Talent Development Intern to join us at our San Jose, CA location as part of our hybrid internship program. Reporting to the Director, Talent Development, this internship offers hands-on experience in training, engagement, and program design. By working closely with leaders in Talent and Performance, you’ll gain valuable insights into how investing in employee growth directly impacts organizational success, building foundational skills in human capital management and setting you up for a rewarding career in HR and talent strategy.
What You'll Do (Role Expectations)
- Create compelling presentations and use data to tell impactful, actionable stories.
- Act as a liaison between multiple stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration on training and development initiatives.
- Drive knowledge management by fostering a culture of knowledge sharing among employees (People) and leveraging technology systems like knowledge bases and intranets to capture, organize, and store essential information.
- You thrive in ambiguity. You embrace dynamic environments, seizing uncertainty as an opportunity to build meaningful solutions and drive innovation.
- You act like an owner. You take initiative, adapting seamlessly from high-level strategy to tactical execution with integrity and a passion for results.
- You are a problem-solver. Challenges energize you, fueling your drive to deliver well-thought-out solutions that create positive impact.
- You are a high-trust collaborator. You prioritize team success, building trust through candid communication and mutual respect while fostering a culture of feedback.
- You are a learner. You’re constantly seeking feedback to improve yourself, driven by purpose and a true growth mindset.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Communication, Business Administration, HR, or Psychology.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Motivated self-starter with a passion for innovation and technology.
- Experience with communication and content creation, including proficiency in tools like PowerPoint or Google Slides.
- Ability to gather, organize, and interpret data (e.g., training feedback scores, completion rates, or basic HR metrics) using Excel or Google Sheets to provide actionable recommendations.
The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) benefits.
Base Pay Range
$35 - $55 USD
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.
Benefits
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!
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.
Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.
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.
Salary : $35 - $55