Employee Relations Partner

Role Overview

This US‑focused role reports to the Sr. Director, Global People Partners with a dotted line to the Internal Employment Counsel. It may involve international ER cases. The position is hybrid, based in Palo Alto HQ with at least three days in office, and could be based in Austin depending on candidate experience.

• Serve as a SME and advisor on employee relations best practices and strategies to the HR BPs, People Partners and the business.
• Conduct investigations to address employee concerns and provide recommendations to HRBP, Legal, People Leader and stakeholders to determine appropriate actions.
• Collaborate with our internal Legal team to develop and execute investigation plans, document findings, and recommend appropriate resolutions for employee relations matters.
• Partner and consult with Legal to ensure consistent interpretation and application of policies and practices related to employee relations cases.
• Liaison to external counsel on HR‑related investigations.
• Create documentation and investigation reports.
• Analyze trends in employee relations issues and provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support a healthy and productive work environment.
• Contribute to our frontline managers’ development and growth through specific training/education on fundamental ER topics that creates and supports a fair and equitable workplace.
• Facilitate and support interactive processes with employees seeking a reasonable medical accommodation.
• Maintain case tracking systems and reports, monitoring data and trends, and regularly update key stakeholders on key metrics and insights.
• Participate in key people or business initiatives as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree, 3 to 5 years of direct experience with workplace investigations (investigating allegations of harassment, discrimination and retaliation).
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, which govern employment policies and practices.
• Strong understanding and application of workplace investigations best practices and standards, including conducting neutral fact‑finding interviews, credibility assessments, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environment.
• Ability to objectively communicate with employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to build relationships across all levels within the organization.

US Pay Range: $148,400 — $222,600 USD. The role also offers bonus potential, equity and benefits.

Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Rubrik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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