Global Manager, Employee Relations - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a Global Manager, Employee Relations to join our team in a fully remote capacity. This role is crucial for leading and supporting a high-performing team in delivering exceptional employee lifecycle and advisory services. As a Global Manager, Employee Relations, you will combine strategic oversight with hands-on management, ensuring operational excellence across global HR practices and complex employee relations cases.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage a team of Employee Lifecycle Specialists, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance guidance.
• Oversee complex voluntary and involuntary terminations across multiple countries, ensuring compliance and sensitivity.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations inquiries, delivering expert guidance and support to clients and internal teams.
• Partner with Operations and HR teams to ensure seamless collaboration and high-quality outcomes for clients and employees.
• Implement and maintain consistent employee relations practices, including progressive discipline, workplace investigations, and compliance with local employment laws.
• Provide operational support on cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic HR goals.
• Monitor team performance, ensuring accountability, high-quality service, and adherence to established standards and policies.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Human Resources, Operations, or Employee Relations roles, including experience as a People Manager.
• Advanced knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, performance management, and local employment laws across multiple countries.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee lifecycle cases, including involuntary exits and sensitive situations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, influence, and develop culturally diverse teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, analytical, and written communication skills with high emotional intelligence.
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic, asynchronous, and fast-changing environments.
• Experience in start-up or globally distributed organizations is highly desirable.
• High levels of discretion, integrity, professionalism, and adherence to core organizational values.

Nice to Have

• Experience with remote work opportunities in Development & Programming.
• Familiarity with AI tools in the recruitment process.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations, including GDPR.

What We Offer

• Fully remote work from anywhere with flexible working hours.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave policies.
• Mental health support and wellness programs.
• Learning and development budget for training, workshops, and certifications.
• Home office equipment budget to create an inspiring workspace.
• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.
• Flexible, outcome-focused work culture emphasizing work-life balance.