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The Senior Performance Accountability Specialist is a senior individual contributor who leads the most complex, sensitive, and high-risk performance accountability cases for under-performing non-contract salaried employees across assigned region(s) or case types. This role serves as a subject matter expert for the Performance Accountability function, directly partnering with managers, HRBPs, Legal, and regional HR leaders to deliver consistent, compliant, and high-quality outcomes across informal and formal stages. In addition to expert case ownership, the role helps shape standards, refine tools and processes, mentor Performance Accountability Specialists, and strengthen the quality and consistency of the overall function.
Job Responsibility
Own end-to-end management of the most complex and high-risk performance accountability cases, including senior-level employees, repeat PFIs, cross-border or cross-entity matters, and cases with elevated legal or reputational exposure
Advise on formal performance accountability standards, including policy interpretation, threshold decisions, documentation requirements, and case strategy
Partner closely with Legal and regional SMEs on country-specific requirements, including works councils, notice requirements, documentation standards, appeal processes, and exit-related considerations
Lead complex manager consultations, helping leaders navigate difficult performance situations, formal communications, and decision points with clarity, consistency, and sound judgment
Provide expert review and guidance on PFIs, letters, case documentation, and outcome recommendations to ensure quality and objectivity
Strong judgment, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive employee matters, including ability to identify and assess potential risk in sensitive employment situations
Support sensitive employee and manager communications, including complex case messaging and exit coordination where required
Mentor and coach Performance Accountability Specialists by providing feedback on case strategy, documentation quality, stakeholder management, and application of standards
Identify recurring themes, risks, and opportunities across cases and recommend improvements to SOPs, templates, workflows, and operating practices
Interpret KPI trends and case patterns to generate actionable insights for the team and inform leadership discussions on volume, quality, cycle time, and process effectiveness
Play a key role in training and enablement for managers, HRBPs, and internal partners by contributing expertise, case-based examples, and practical guidance
Provide frontline input into tooling, workflow, routing, and reporting enhancements to improve efficiency, user experience, and scalability
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field
7+ years of progressive HR, Employee Relations, Performance Management, or related experience, including substantial direct experience managing formal performance cases, PFIs, or complex employee relations matters
Deep expertise in formal performance management and accountability frameworks, including thresholds, documentation standards, case strategy, and risk assessment
Strong experience with HRIS or case management systems, preferably Workday, including workflows, reporting, and data quality controls
Proven ability to partner effectively with Legal on sensitive matters and translate legal or compliance guidance into practical direction for managers and HR partners
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and guide high-stakes conversations
Demonstrated capability to mentor or coach other HR professionals or COE team members
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including use of data to identify trends, generate insights, and improve outcomes
High judgment, discretion, resilience, and credibility in managing confidential, sensitive, and occasionally contentious matters
Nice to have
Experience in a global HR or Employee Relations role supporting multiple regions or markets with varied legal frameworks and cultural expectations
Experience building or scaling a centralized HR or COE function, including process design, role clarity, handoffs, or rollout planning
Experience contributing to training design, change management, or communications for HR and manager audiences
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, build structure, and influence stakeholders in new or evolving processes
Familiarity with GM performance calibration, DNM processes, and related policy or scorecard data as they connect to formal performance actions