Senior Employee Relations Business Partner

Zoox
Foster City, CA
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for HR professionals with deep employee relations experience who balance legal compliance and proactive problem-solving, and who can commit to a hybrid work arrangement in Foster City, CA.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years in ER and employment law who can build cross-functional partnerships
    — “Build collaborative, impactful partnerships with cross-functional teams, PEx partners, and managers across all organizational levels.”
  • Individuals with a track record in managing ADA accommodation requests and mitigating workplace risks
    — “Leverage your experience in resolving employment issues and ADA accommodation requests, balancing employee fairness with risk management.”
  • Professionals who can synthesize data to drive preventative solutions and training programs
    — “Leverage workforce analytics to continuously optimize employee processes, identify emerging trends, implement preventative solutions.”

Things to consider

  • Requires in-office presence three days per week in Foster City, CA
    — “this role requires an onsite capacity of 3 days per week in our Foster City, CA office.”
  • Candidates must be prepared for a potentially high-volume, time-sensitive workload
    — “work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in developing and delivering HR policy training programs
    — “Help create and deliver HR policy training.”
  • Emphasize expertise in ADA accommodation management with measurable outcomes
    — “Knowledge of ADA accommodation laws and best practices with experience in managing complex requests.”
  • Demonstrate ability to identify root causes and implement creative solutions in ER matters
    — “The ability to analyze situations, identify root causes, and develop creative solutions.”
  • Showcase experience with federal, state, and local employment regulations
    — “Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • resolved employment issues
  • implemented preventative solutions
  • supported targeted training programs
Typical background
8+ years in employee relations or HR compliance

Skills & requirements

Required

Employee RelationsHR ComplianceWorkforce AnalyticsPolicy ImplementationTraining Delivery

Preferred

Fmla/protected Leaves Of AbsenceAv/transportation/manufacturing Industry Knowledge

Stack & domain

Employee RelationsEmployment LawHR ComplianceWorkforce AnalyticsHR Policy TrainingDocumentationCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAttention To DetailTime ManagementHuman Resources

About the role

Original posting from Zoox via Lever

In this role as an Employee Relations Business Partner, you will offer expert guidance and support on employee relations matters, driving Zoox’s People & Culture strategy to cultivate a workplace built on high engagement and trust.

You will leverage your experience in resolving employment issues and ADA accommodation requests, balancing employee fairness with risk management and core business priorities. You will also leverage workforce analytics to continuously optimize employee processes, identify emerging trends, implement preventative solutions to reduce workplace issues, and support targeted training programs.

Please note, this role requires an onsite capacity of 3 days per week in our Foster City, CA office.

In this role, you will...:

  • Conduct ER Investigations into statutory complaints.
  • Manage Reasonable Accommodation process, working with employees, management, and PEx (HR).
  • Build collaborative, impactful partnerships with cross-functional teams, PEx partners, and managers across all organizational levels.
  • Manage day-to-day requests for ER support from PEx and Zoox partners.
  • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of employee relations policies and procedures.
  • Help create and deliver HR policy training.
  • Assist with documentation, including maintaining complete and accurate records 

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in employee relations, employment law, or HR compliance
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and standard corporate employment policies.
  • Knowledge of ADA accommodation laws and best practices with experience in managing complex requests.
  • Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to analyze situations, identify root causes, and develop creative solutions
  • Bachelor’s Degree required (bonus if Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Employment Law, or a related field)

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Broader HR practice knowledge (engagement, performance cycle, performance management, compensation/benefits).
  • Subject matter expertise in FMLA/protected leaves of absence.
  • Experience in the AV, transportation, or manufacturing industry. 

Compensation:

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

Source: Zoox careers (Lever)

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