Senior Employee Relations Partner

Lambda

. Own intake and triage of assigned employee concerns, assessing urgency and risk .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $215,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in employee relations, conducting impartial workplace investigations, and advising on sensitive employee matters while ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws. Capable of managing multiple cases with attention to detail and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations ExperienceWorkplace InvestigationsEvidence AssessmentFederal And State Employment LawCase Management

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Hard Skills

Investigative PlanningInterviewing SkillsWritten DocumentationEvidence EvaluationCase TrackingPerformance ManagementPolicy ApplicationConflict ResolutionData AnalysisTrend Reporting

Soft Skills

ImpartialityTrust BuildingDiscretionEmotional ComposureAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

HR AcuityCase Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-SCPSPHRWorkplace Investigations Training

Industry Keywords

EEO ComplianceTitle VIIADAFMLACalifornia's FEHACFRAWorkplace ConflictCorporate WorkforceOperational WorkforceTechnology Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own intake and triage of assigned employee concerns, assessing urgency and risk
Coordinate appropriate next steps with HRBPs, Legal, and other partners
Conduct thorough, impartial investigations into workplace concerns, including EEO-related complaints, retaliation, and policy violations
Develop investigation plans, conduct interviews, evaluate evidence, and prepare findings and recommendations
Partner with Legal and accountable leaders on corrective actions and case resolution
Ensure decisions are consistent and follow-up is completed
Advise HRBPs and managers on performance, conduct, workplace conflict, and separation matters
Maintain accurate case records with appropriate access controls
Communicate process updates while protecting information on a need-to-know basis
Follow up on resolved matters and identify recurring patterns through case data and employee feedback
Track and report employee relations trends and case metrics to People leadership
Improve case management practices, policies, and manager training

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of employee relations experience
4+ years independently leading complex workplace investigations and advising on sensitive employee matters
Strong interviewing, evidence assessment, and written documentation skills
Commitment to impartiality and procedural fairness
Ability to build trust while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Ability to handle sensitive, emotionally charged conversations with discretion and composure
Experience partnering with Legal
Experience applying company policies and federal and state employment law, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, California's FEHA and CFRA, across multiple locations
Ability to manage concurrent cases, assess urgency, and communicate clear recommendations with attention to detail and follow-through
Ability and willingness to work onsite at the San Francisco office 4 days a week
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Nice to have: experience supporting corporate and operational workforces in a growing technology or infrastructure company
Nice to have: experience with HR Acuity or comparable case management tools
Nice to have: formal workplace investigations training, SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification, or manager education development experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan