Employee Relations & Compliance Manager

We are seeking an Employee Relations & Compliance Manager to join our global Employee Relations team. The successful candidate will respond to escalated concerns of potential policy violations, lead workplace investigations, deliver recommendations around employee corrective action, and consult with and advise People Consultants, managers, and senior leaders on sensitive employment situations.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct prompt and thorough investigations into potential policy violations
• Calibrate and present recommendations for formal disciplinary action and/or other employee corrective action
• Thoroughly document investigative efforts internally using a case management system
• Foster effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders
• Coach People Consultants, managers, and senior leaders on how to manage and resolve moderately complex ER issues and performance management issues
• Support Okta's leaders and PBPs with performance management and position elimination matters
• Partner with team members to communicate and educate on policies, procedures, and compliance
• Collaborate with Employee Relations leadership to scale and refine the employee relations function
• Participate in the development and deployment of ER-related training and other team projects as needed

Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment
• Formal writing ability
• Ability to use independent judgment, reasoning, problem-solving skills, and creativity
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Project management experience or experience as a key project contributor
• Effective at managing time and resources while prioritizing and balancing multiple commitments

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant employee relations experience
• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws
• Comfortable working with any level of employee or manager
• Demonstrated sound judgment and experience assessing and mitigating risk

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree, law degree, or other specialized training in employment investigations and/or employment law
• Robust experience leading complex workplace investigations and/or leading cross-functional, multi-jurisdictional initiatives
• Formal project management experience