Interim Sr. People Relations Partner
Gofractional, San Francisco, CA, United States
The opportunity
Partner with HR and business leaders to manage performance management cases from start to resolution, including coaching managers and supporting termination decisions when necessary
Guide leaders through employee relations situations including conduct concerns, policy violations, performance issues, and employee complaints
Conduct investigations into employee concerns
Gather documentation, interview stakeholders, and prepare clear investigation summaries and recommendations
Ensure employee relations actions are well documented and compliant with employment laws and company policies
Identify potential risk signals or patterns in employee behavior and escalate concerns appropriately
Maintain accurate records of employee relations cases within our case management systems
Partner with Legal, HR, Payroll, and IT to ensure seamless and compliant off-boarding processes
Contribute to improvements in employee relations processes, documentation, and internal resources (e.g., knowledge bases or Confluence pages)
Deliver occasional training or guidance for managers on performance management, investigations, and people relations best practices
Skills you should HODL
5+ years experience in Employee Relations, HR Business Partnering, or People Relations
Strong experience supporting performance management processes and termination decisions
Experience conducting workplace investigations and handling sensitive employee matters
Solid understanding of employment law and HR compliance requirements (U.S. experience required; global exposure a plus)
Ability to document cases clearly and thoroughly while communicating effectively with leadership
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and handling multiple cases simultaneously
Strong judgment and ability to spot risk signals early and escalate when needed
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High level of discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
Comfortable working across a global remote organization
Nice to haves
Stellar project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to organize and prioritize
Experience working with employees and contractors
Experience working with HRIS and other HR - related software systems