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Job Responsibility:
Implement the Employee Relations (ER) framework for their client groups, including strategies and proposals to continuously drive improvements in ER practices within the organization based on trust, mutual respect, strong performance management, and accountability in support of the goals of the organization
Help implement a comprehensive communications strategy to promote ER best practices throughout the organization
Maintain and revise HR policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance, enhance the workplace and promote the company culture
Assess employment risk in coordination with HR leadership and Legal based on current regulatory landscape and anticipated changes
Take the lead in addressing employee issues, complaints, and complex investigations across functions and regions working in partnership with other HR, Legal, and compliance related teams
Ensure cases are handled fairly, consistently, transparently, in a timely fashion, and in line with Airbnb culture, policies, and appropriate local laws
Lead employee relations investigations, making recommendations on appropriate courses of action, matching investigation strategy to the complexity, risk, sensitivity, and confidentiality of the investigation
Counsel HR and business leaders on ER issues, trends and risks to foster sound business decisions
Review and refresh training offerings depending on company needs and external regulations
Advise HR leaders and business leaders on how to handle complex matters that may require investigation and/or serious/complex disciplinary matters
Help develop, socialize and rollout ER processes, strategy, approaches, guidelines, practices and operating procedures
Ensure that optimal decisions are made by leaders, Talent Partners and other stakeholders through influencing, coaching, and by providing technical expertise and sound strategy
Drive ER efforts that support HR and business initiatives
Help develop and conduct training to leaders, managers, employees, Talent Partners and other stakeholders
Maintain an organized case management system
Ability to run analytics and metrics and produce dashboards
Collect, analyze, interpret and make recommendations on ER related data
Set and execute against the ER strategy
Requirements:
15+ years of Employee Relations/Human Resources managing complex global investigations
Superior written oral communication skills and strong analytical skills
Ability to maintain composure, remain positive, collaborative and objective while under pressure and dealing with senior leaders and complex issues
Proven track record of positively influencing leaders, teams and stakeholders
Ability to be a coach, mentor and partner with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority
Expert knowledge of ER, labor relations, training, conflict resolution and direct experience leading complex global investigations at all levels including executive level
Strong preference for direct experience supporting international ER matters
Deep understanding of FMLA, EEO laws, ADA and other employment-related state and federal laws & regulations
Must be able to work under pressure and deal with complex issues, while maintaining composure
Comfortable leveraging generative AI tools (e.g.,Claude, Gemini, etc.) to accelerate daily tasks
Experienced decision maker who uses good reasoning and sound judgment required
Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality is required
Must be self-motivated and have an enhanced ability to prioritize/plan in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree preferred
Some travel may be required
Nice to have:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree preferred
Direct experience supporting international ER matters