Employee Relations & HR Compliance Specialist

Stripe is seeking an Employee Relations & HR Compliance Specialist to join their team in Dublin. This role will focus on supporting the Employee Relations and HR Compliance Partners in EMEA and APAC to deliver excellence, improve and implement frameworks, guidelines, approaches, and best practices.

The successful candidate will have well-rounded HR experience and ideally expertise in employee relations. They will be an instrumental part of the team, partnering to inform and support Stripe employees and their managers.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Employee Relations Partners to manage and resolve employee inquiries, concerns, and grievances effectively and discreetly.
• Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints, working collaboratively to provide fair solutions in line with company policies and procedures.
• Assist in the mediation and resolution process of employee disputes, ensuring alignment with Stripe’s core values and compliance frameworks.
• Lead the administration of investigation, grievance, and disciplinary processes across EMEA.
• Support HR Compliance Partner(s) in implementing and maintaining HR policies and practices that comply with local laws and regulations across EMEA & APAC jurisdictions.
• Assist in conducting compliance audits and assessments related to various HR functions, identifying potential risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Keep abreast of changes in employment law and regulations across the EMEA & APAC region, ensuring that Stripe's practices are up to date and compliant.
• Support the administration of regulatory compliance programs.
• Develop and facilitate training sessions for partnering teams and employees on employee relations and compliance topics.
• Create and maintain resources, tools, and documentation for knowledge-sharing on employee relations and compliance matters.
• Maintain case data through HR Acuity and Navex.
• Collaborate with Employee Relations and HR Compliance Partners to collect, analyze, and report on employee relations metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Support the creation of regular reports and dashboards to communicate the status of employee relations initiatives and compliance efforts.
• Work closely with People Partners, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and other relevant departments to ensure a cohesive approach to employee relations and compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in employee relations, HR compliance, or a related HR/Legal function, preferably within the EMEA region.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA employment laws and regulations, with a demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in practical situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and confidentiality.
• Must be self-motivated and have an enhanced ability to prioritize/plan in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Must be able to work under pressure and deal with complex issues, while maintaining composure and positivity.
• Strong analytical skills and experienced decision-maker who uses good reasoning and sound judgment required.
• Ability to be a coach, mentor, advise, and partner with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
• Strong knowledge of ER, labor relations, training, and conflict resolution, along with direct experience leading complex global investigations at all levels, including executive level.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Open to travel (some travel may be required).