Employee Relations Lead

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The Employee Relations Lead will play a pivotal role in supporting Pinterest’s culture. The successful candidate will support the development and improvement of the internal employee relations investigations program and conduct sensitive and confidential investigations, ensuring a fair and consistent fact-finding process grounded in our company policies and values. This role will manage investigation data, trends and lead projects that enhance our workplace investigation practices. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Be an owner of the employee relations investigations process, including conducting and managing all aspects of employee relations investigations into alleged misconduct, working closely with fellow team members and cross-functional partners, including employment law, compliance, human resources, IT etc
• Draft investigation plans, conduct interviews,  review evidentiary documentation, and complete analysis and investigation reports
• Advise on and make recommendations for investigation outcomes and follow-up actions
• Be on the cutting edge of technology and incorporate AI tools to streamline investigations and identify actionable insights.
• Develop and enhance investigation related procedures and trainings to reflect industry best practices
• Spot trends and themes, including root causes, matter classification, and disciplinary results
• Prepare and provide updates on investigations, including trends and learnings, to internal stakeholders, including senior management
• Establish and promote best practices relating to the conduct of investigations and assist in the development, implementation, and enhancement of company policies and investigation processes
• Assist with special projects as needed

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Human Resources or equivalent experience
• Experience conducting complex and sensitive investigations for 5+ years
• Excellent analytical skills and strong and clear verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional and cross-business teams at all levels of the organization to achieve results
• Growth mindset and adaptability—embraces new tech and process improvements
• Experience using AI tools for faster trend recognition and data analysis in ER cases
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and can prioritize and manage a high-volume workload while working independently, with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Experience in employment law a plus
• Experience leveraging AI to automate documentation and streamline investigation process preferred

Relocation Statement: 

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement: 

• We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times per year and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

 

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only$120,321—$247,718 USD

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.