Employee Relations Partner

Employee Relations Partner

People | San Francisco, United States | Remote

On the Atlassian People team, we play as a team, and we have fun doing it. We use an analytical, data-informed approach to tackle problems, build programs, and help Atlassians constantly improve upon how they work. We partner with business and technology teams to ensure our employees are innovating at their peak, leading teams, and growing their careers.

The Employee Relations team provides expert support, guidance, and coaching to help navigate and resolve challenging employee issues. We focus on providing proactive solutions, fostering healthy workplace dynamics, and partnering closely with People Leaders and HRBPs to enable premier management practices across Atlassian.

In this role, you'll get to:

• Conduct Investigations:
  Lead end-to-end workplace investigations into employee grievances, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims, providing objective analysis, documentation, and actionable recommendations.
• Coach & Advise People Leaders:
  Partner with managers to navigate complex performance management issues, conduct risk reviews for involuntary separations, and facilitate constructive feedback and performance improvement plans (PIPs).
• Conflict Resolution & Advisory:
  Act as a trusted advisor and conflict resolution specialist, partnering closely with HRBPs, Legal, and cross-functional teams to resolve sensitive employee matters.
• Policy & Compliance Expertise:
  Serve as a subject matter expert on local employment laws, compliance guidelines, and Atlassian people policies.
• Proactive ER & Data Insights:
  Leverage ER metrics, trends, and issue logs to identify root causes, inform systemic improvements, and develop proactive training for people leaders.
• Training & Enablement:
  Facilitate training sessions for leaders and teams on effective performance management, navigating difficult conversations, and compliance practices.

At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. We follow consistent hiring practices and account for each candidate's skills, knowledge, and experience when setting base pay within the range.

This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.

In The United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:

Zone A: $160,200 - $209,150

Zone B: $144,180 - $188,235

Zone C: $132,966 - $173,595

On your first day, we'll expect you to have:

• 5-7+ years of dedicated Employee Relations or related HR experience in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
• Proven track record of independently managing end-to-end workplace investigations and complex performance management situations.
• Deep knowledge of relevant employment laws, labor regulations, and compliance frameworks for the U.S. and Canada
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with sound judgment and objectivity.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex recommendations and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Empathy, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust across all levels of the organization.

It's also great if you have:

• Experience in the tech or SaaS industry.
• Familiarity with multi-jurisdiction employment regulations or cross-border employee populations.
• Background partnering directly with in-house employment counsel.