Senior People Relations Partner

Senior People Relations Partner provides consistent and compliant consultation to HR Business Partners, leaders and managers to successfully resolve team member conflict, facilitate disciplinary actions, and process terminations. The role conducts team member related investigations to ensure issues are resolved in adherence with applicable laws and company policies, and manages resolutions to completion in partnership with management and HR Business Partners. The position acts as the compliance specialist working between Legal and HR for timely, accurate terminations across all worker types to minimize liability and ensure respectful offboarding.

Why Deel Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. We are remote-first and globally distributed, with a focus on building the infrastructure for the future of work and enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy.

• Provide consistent, tactical team member relations consultation to managers and team members to resolve issues and advise on conflict resolution, disciplinary action and/or termination in adherence with all local, state, federal and international laws and regulations.
• Own and manage all terminations for all worker types, including the handoff of disciplinary issues and performance issues to result in involuntary terminations from HR Business Partners and managers or voluntary resignations.
• Oversee the offboarding process to initiate workflows and form triggers to fully process all termination types for all worker types.
• Serve as the involuntary termination expert to ensure compliant terminations across countries and worker types, including negotiations, notifications and documentation.
• Conduct HR-related investigations to resolve issues in line with company policies and applicable regulations, and provide recommendations to management and HR Business Partners as appropriate.
• Analyze and interpret data to monitor team member relations trends and aid management in addressing trends proactively.
• Liaise with Legal, People Operations, HR Experience, Payroll, HR Business Partners, and People Success to build processes that support compliant conflict resolution and terminations.
• Oversee Jira and other tools for compliance reporting related to team member relations issues, conflicts, investigations, policy compliance, or terminations.
• Create and manage standard operating procedures for investigations to ensure fair, neutral, timely investigations in accordance with laws and company policies.
• Partner with People Success to create and deliver guidance and training to managers on handling team member relations matters, policy interpretation, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions and compliant termination guidance.

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in team member relations, employment law, people support, people operations, HR compliance, or HR Generalist roles with direct exposure to investigations and terminations.

• Ability to conduct sensitive investigations and identify violations of regulations or company policies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to remain impartial during investigations.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to upskill on technology and case management systems, HRIS, and compliance tools.
• Flexibility to operate in a hyper-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented with excellent time management and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Knowledge of employment law related to team member conduct and terminations in multiple regions with ability to learn internal knowledge bases.
• Ability to travel internationally for offsites and events.
• Preference for a fully remote, global work environment.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may change based on organizational needs.

We offer fair and competitive pay with scalable benefits, rewards, and perks that reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on role, status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We are remote-first and do not have offices. We expect employees to be autonomous and thrive in a remote environment. Please speak with your recruiter to understand our culture and work environment.