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Employee Relations Partner, Investigations

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This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in employee relations/investigations, gained in either an HRBP role, Employee Relations Advisory role, or equivalent experience as an employment attorney practicing employment law.
• Experience with employment law principles and conducting and advising on investigations.
• Experience in performance management and stakeholder management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience advising on a wide range of employee relations issues, including organization design and performance issues.
• Ability to establish strong cross-functional relationships at all levels and geographies.
• Ability to convey opinions and recommendations both in verbal and writing.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage global projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to organize and analyze data.

About the Job:

As a part of the Googler Community and Relations team within People Operations, Employee Relations upholds Google's values with integrity and care to enable equitable outcomes. We conduct thorough and timely investigations into allegations of violations of Google HR policies and review and advise on other workplace concerns to ensure fair treatment of all Googlers. As a team, we apply an intersectional framework and consider how race, gender, other protected classes, power, and privilege are at play at all times. We support the learning and development of each member of our team and provide both training and practical experience to support the cultivation of employee relations expertise.

As an Employee Relations Partner, you will be part of a central team that works in conjunction with our partner groups: People Partners and Consultants, Integrity, Ethics and Compliance, Security, Internal Audit, and Employment Legal. You will advise on and conduct investigations, as well as provide guidance on a variety of employee relations issues, including advising HR and managers on Google's policies, practices, and how to address workplace issues.

Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and counsel on general employee relations issues.
• Conduct thorough and timely investigations into allegations of violations of Google HR policies.
• Partner with People Partners/Consultants and other Investigations teams to ensure that investigations/disciplinary processes are handled in a fair, timely manner consistent with local requirements.
• Assess and document local best practices for investigations and performance management.
• Provide coaching and guidance to People Partners, People Consultants, and managers regarding employee relations issues, investigations, and managing performance.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000-$191,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.