Senior Employee Relations Partner

Samsara

1d•$46,113 - $80,213•Remote

About The Position

Samsara’s Employee Relations team is part of the broader People organization focused on fostering a high-trust, high-performance culture across the company. Reporting to the Director of Employee Relations, the Sr. Employee Relations Partner will be aligned with a specific pillar of the business, providing strategic guidance on sensitive employee relations matters, including performance management, misconduct, interpersonal conflict, complex leaves/accommodations, company policies, processes, and procedures. We are looking for a candidate who has deep employee relations expertise, investigations skills, and excellent judgment to manage sensitive employee issues while maintaining a positive employee experience, minimizing risk, and staying in alignment with our company values and business needs. Must be available to work Pacific Time Zone. This role is open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Area (125 mi. radius from 1 De Haro St, San Francisco) and NYC Metro Area (50 mi. radius from 131 W 55th St, New York). This is a 6 month contract position.

Requirements

8+ years of relevant work experience; including deep domain experience in the areas of employee relations, workplace conflict, and performance management
This role is eligible to be fully remote. However, we are looking for someone who is able to work and operate during the Pacific Time Zone and includes occasional work at a Samsara office or offsite events as needed
Strong business and people acumen, as well as consulting, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills
Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
In depth understanding of all aspects of US employment and human resources related laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts, and practices
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies
Ability to work collaboratively, spearhead and influence at all levels within the organization, and make judgments while keeping all partners and leaders informed
Strong attention to detail in the documentation of employee relations issues
Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations
Demonstrated solid judgment and experience assessing risk relative to the business
Ability to work well in a fast-paced and iterative environment with a propensity to thrive in ambiguity
Strong bias for action, process orientation, and not afraid to “roll up your sleeves”
In depth understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and how they apply to employee relations
BS/BA and JD degree preferred

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with international labor practices in countries where we operate strongly preferred
Experience working in a technology environment

Responsibilities

Advise, coach, and guide all levels of management around complex employee relations decisions such as business conduct, performance management, terminations, people policies, guidelines, and practices
Work with the People Partners and Legal to ensure that employee relations issues are addressed in a robust and consistent manner, adhering to legal expectations and guidelines
Evolve how we address employee relations matters across the company, by looking at principles, people, processes, and technology
Support business leaders to handle workplace concerns and co-create action plans and provide intervention as necessary
Ensure oversight and governance of policies and practices globally, including interpreting and applying understanding of corporate policies and practices, employment laws, and other regulations to provide guidance or recommendations for Employee Relations inquiries
Ensure that effective and robust documentation techniques are used and maintain accurate, confidential records regarding all reported matters and fact-finding documentation
Maintain the highest level of integrity when managing employee relations issues and managing reported matters
Use HR analytics and data to identify trends, diagnose root cause issues, and make data-driven recommendations to the business and People teams to drive strategic programs and change
Advocate for an inclusive workplace as part of our broader DEI programs
Drive accountability and operational excellence in everything we do from case management to delivering on priorities and projects
Stay attuned to organizational and operational changes across the company to identify potential employee relations risks and develop plans to address proactively
Partner closely with Talent Development, DEI, People Operations, and other internal departments to bring an employee experience lens to the programs, policies, and processes
Support training initiatives and the continual development of management toolkits for leaders
Participate and direct projects as an integral member of the People team
Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural values (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices