Employee Relations & HR Compliance Specialist
Supports employee relations investigations, grievances, disputes, and HR compliance programs across EMEA and APAC. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong employment-law knowledge, and the ability to handle sensitive global cases.
About the job
Responsibilities
Employee Relations Support
- Partner with Employee Relations Partners to manage and resolve employee inquiries, concerns, and grievances effectively and discreetly.
- Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints and collaborate on fair solutions aligned with company policies and procedures.
- Assist with mediation and resolution of employee disputes in alignment with company values and compliance frameworks.
- Lead the administration of investigation, grievance, and disciplinary processes across EMEA.
HR Compliance
- Support HR Compliance Partners in implementing and maintaining HR policies and practices compliant with local laws and regulations across EMEA and APAC jurisdictions.
- Assist with HR compliance audits and assessments, identify potential risks, and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor changes in employment law and regulations across EMEA and APAC to help keep practices current and compliant.
- Support the administration of regulatory compliance programs.
Training & Development
- Develop and facilitate training for partnering teams and employees on employee relations and compliance topics.
- Create and maintain resources, tools, and documentation for knowledge sharing.
Reporting & Metrics
- Maintain case data in HR Acuity and NAVEX.
- Collect, analyze, and report employee relations metrics, identifying trends and improvement areas.
- Support regular reports and dashboards covering employee relations initiatives and compliance efforts.
- Support reporting on people-risk matters and legal requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with People Partners, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to employee relations and compliance.
- Contribute to HR policies and procedures that promote a positive workplace culture and mitigate risks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in employee relations, HR compliance, or a related HR or legal function, preferably within EMEA.
- Strong knowledge of EMEA employment laws and regulations and the ability to apply them practically.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
- Ability to prioritize and plan in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Ability to manage complex issues under pressure while maintaining composure and positivity.
- Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and effective decision-making.
- Ability to coach, mentor, advise, and partner with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, labor relations, training, and conflict resolution.
- Direct experience leading complex global investigations, including at the executive level.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Nice to Have
- HR certification, such as CIPD or SHRM.
Skills
Employee Relations, Hr Compliance, Employment Law, Labor Relations, Conflict Resolution, Hr Acuity, Navex, Hr Policies, Compliance Audits, Global Investigations, Training And Development, People Risk, Cipd, Shrm
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