Employee Relations Partner
Atlassian•San Francisco, CA
•$132,966 - $209,150•Remote
About The Position
The Employee Relations team provides expert support, guidance, and coaching to help navigate and resolve challenging employee issues. We focus on providing proactive solutions, fostering healthy workplace dynamics, and partnering closely with People Leaders and HRBPs to enable premier management practices across Atlassian.
Requirements
- 5-7+ years of dedicated Employee Relations or related HR experience in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
- Proven track record of independently managing end-to-end workplace investigations and complex performance management situations.
- Deep knowledge of relevant employment laws, labor regulations, and compliance frameworks for the U.S. and Canada
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with sound judgment and objectivity.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex recommendations and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Empathy, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust across all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the tech or SaaS industry.
- Familiarity with multi-jurisdiction employment regulations or cross-border employee populations.
- Background partnering directly with in-house employment counsel.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end workplace investigations into employee grievances, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims, providing objective analysis, documentation, and actionable recommendations.
- Partner with managers to navigate complex performance management issues, conduct risk reviews for involuntary separations, and facilitate constructive feedback and performance improvement plans (PIPs).
- Act as a trusted advisor and conflict resolution specialist, partnering closely with HRBPs, Legal, and cross-functional teams to resolve sensitive employee matters.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on local employment laws, compliance guidelines, and Atlassian people policies.
- Leverage ER metrics, trends, and issue logs to identify root causes, inform systemic improvements, and develop proactive training for people leaders.
- Facilitate training sessions for leaders and teams on effective performance management, navigating difficult conversations, and compliance practices.
Benefits
- health and wellbeing resources
- paid volunteer days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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