Employee Relations Business Partner

The People Team at Asana works to enable all Asanas to achieve our goals as a company in a way that is consistent with our values.
We recruit, develop, and retain exceptional people of diverse backgrounds.
Our goal is to ensure that all Asanas are thriving, maximizing their impact and growing.
All of this is in service of our mission: Help humanity thrive by enabling all teams to work together effortlessly.
In your role as a strategic Employee Relations (ER) expert, you will join our dynamic global ER team, taking on a high-impact position that spans various regions.
With your extensive experience in common law jurisdictions, you'll develop scalable ER programs that enhance both employee experiences and business outcomes.
You'll be part of a team renowned for its deep ER expertise and forward-thinking strategies, utilizing AI and data-driven tools to advance employee advocacy, risk management, and scalable solution strategies.
Your work will involve resolving complex people challenges through a data-informed lens while mentoring leaders and employees with empathy and care, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
This role is based in our Dublin office with an office-centric hybrid schedule.
The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays.
Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner.
If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.
What you'll achieve
Serve as a senior leader in the ER team, building and elevating the global ER strategy, with emphasis on EMEA, including Warsaw, the DACH region, and Ireland.
Lead complex employee relations matters involving allegations of misconduct, performance management, and conflict resolution.
Offer strategic coaching and guidance to senior leaders and the People Team, ensuring fair employee outcomes that align with organizational values.
Implement advanced negotiation and mediation techniques to resolve disputes and restore relationships, mitigating formal legal claims.
Conduct comprehensive investigations with adherence to local legal standards and best practices in procedural fairness.
Identify systemic trends through analysis and propose solutions to enhance culture and manager capabilities.
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Security, and the People Team to harmonize ER practices, contributing to policy development and cultural alignment.
Design and implement scalable ER frameworks and training programs suited to the EMEA landscape.
About you
Extensive experience in HR or Legal roles, specializing in Employee Relations within a fast-paced, global setting.
Expertise in common law regions as well as civil law regions, with knowledge of employment law and dispute resolution frameworks.
Advanced negotiation and mediation skills, capable of managing conflict and influencing outcomes, while maintaining fairness and confidentiality.
High emotional intelligence and a trauma-informed approach to employee care, handling complex issues including harassment and discrimination grievances.
Excellent communication skills, able to simplify complex legal information into actionable insights.
Proven ability to develop and scale ER processes, advising leaders on strategy, risk, and culture.Independence in decision-making with sound judgment in high-pressure, ambiguous scenarios.
Familiarity with case management systems and competence in data analysis and reporting.
Preferred but not required:
Certification in mediation, conflict resolution, workplace investigations, or employment law.
Experience in ER contexts within both EMEA and the US.
At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission.
If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
What we'll offer
Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission.
We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role.
To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.
For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $137,000-$149,000 EUR.
The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.
The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.
In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits.
If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.
We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:
Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
Career coaching & support
Inclusive family building benefits
Long-term savings or retirement plans
In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences
These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations.
If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.
About us
Asana helps teams orchestrate their work, from small projects to strategic initiatives.
Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster.
Asana has been named a
Top 10 Best Workplace
for 5 years in a row, is Fortune's #1 Best Workplace in the Bay Area, and one of Glassdoor's and Inc.'s Best Places to Work.
After spending more than a year physically distanced, Team Asana is safely and mindfully returning to in-person collaboration, incorporating flexibility that adds hybrid elements to ouroffice-centric culture.
With 11+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world.
We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive.
Our goal is to ensure that Asana upholds an environment where all people feel that they are respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also comply with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and similar laws in other locations.
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