Employee Relations Partner

Rubrik Rubrik · Enterprise · Palo Alto, CA · People

This role is an Employee Relations Partner responsible for advising on best practices, conducting investigations, and collaborating with legal teams on employee relations matters. It requires knowledge of employment laws and best practices for workplace investigations, with a focus on US employment law but with opportunities for international involvement. The role also involves analyzing trends, providing insights to leadership, and training frontline managers on ER topics. Case tracking and reporting are also key responsibilities.

What you'd actually do

  1. Serve as a SME and advisor on employee relations best practices and strategies to the HR BP’s, People Partners and the business
  2. Conduct investigations to address employee concerns and provide recommendations to the HRBP, Legal, People Leader and stakeholders to determine appropriate actions
  3. Collaborate with our internal Legal team to develop and execute investigation plans, document findings, and recommend appropriate resolutions for employee relations matters
  4. Partner and consult with Legal to ensure consistent interpretation and application of policies and practices related to employee relations cases
  5. Create documentation and investigation reports

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 3 to 5 years of direct experience with workplace investigations (experience investigating allegations of harassment, discrimination and retaliation)
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, which govern employment policies and practices
  • Strong understanding and application of workplace investigations best practices and standards, including conducting neutral fact-finding interviews, credibility assessments, and maintaining confidentiality
  • Excellent planning, organization and time management skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
  • Ability to objectively communicate with employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong business acumen and ability to build relationship across all levels within the organization

Nice to have

  • International ER cases involvement

What the JD emphasized

  • Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, which govern employment policies and practices
  • Strong understanding and application of workplace investigations best practices and standards, including conducting neutral fact-finding interviews, credibility assessments, and maintaining confidentiality