Global People Business Partner, Employee Relations & Governance

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a People Business Partner, Employee Relations & Governance in United States.

This strategic role focuses on building and maintaining a robust governance framework for a global workforce while managing complex employee relations (ER) matters at scale. You will drive consistency and fairness in people practices, lead critical investigations, and ensure organizational compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Partnering closely with internal People teams and Legal, you will provide expert guidance on policies, performance management, and risk mitigation. The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining global policies and SOPs, analyzing ER trends, and translating insights into actionable improvements. You will be empowered to influence operational standards and enhance the employee experience, while managing high-impact projects with cross-functional stakeholders. This is a high-visibility position ideal for someone with strong judgment, strategic thinking, and hands-on ER expertise in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Accountabilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of global People policies, from drafting and review to implementation and ongoing maintenance.
• Develop and maintain standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and consultation guides to ensure consistent, fair, and scalable application of policies.
• Serve as the operational owner for processes requiring employee representative body consultation, coordinating internal alignment and legal oversight.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, formal investigations, and escalations, ensuring procedural fairness and thorough documentation.
• Oversee performance management processes, including probation checks, low-performance reviews, and manager advisement on complex cases.
• Identify systemic risks, trends, and patterns in ER and compliance data, providing actionable insights and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Legal, Finance, IT, Security, and Payroll—to ensure integrated and compliant processes.
• Design and deliver training for People Partners and managers on policy application, performance management, and compliance best practices.
  
  

Requirements

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• Proven experience in a People function with a primary focus on Employee Relations and Compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve complex ER cases across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical skills to assess systemic ER and compliance data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience advising management on mitigating legal risk while promoting positive employee engagement.
• Expertise in developing, implementing, and maintaining global People policies and SOPs.
• Track record of operational leadership in performance management processes and investigations.
• Project management experience working with cross-functional teams to execute policy implementation and system changes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and guide managers and teams.
  
  

Benefits

• Fully remote work from anywhere, enabling flexible work-life integration.
• Competitive compensation aligned with global standards and local market conditions.

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• Flexible paid time off and asynchronous work culture to prioritize personal and family needs.
• Parental leave and support for life stages including mental health services.
• Stock options and equity participation in a high-growth global organization.
• Learning and development budget to support continued growth and professional development.
• Home office budget and access to tools for a productive remote work environment.
• Inclusive, diverse, and supportive company culture promoting belonging and career growth.
  
  

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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