Palo Alto Networks · 3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Employee Relations
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $244K/yr
8+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. The Senior Manager, Employee Relations will lead a team of ER professionals, providing strategic guidance on sensitive employee relations matters and fostering a positive workplace environment.
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Responsibilities
Lead a small team of ER Partners in the Americas regions, responsible for coaching and mentoring team members to build their capacity in handling ER matters effectively
Provide strategic guidance to leaders and PBPs on sensitive employee relations matters including performance management, involuntary exits, interpersonal conflicts, leaves, and accommodations. Tailor strategy to the complexity, risk and sensitivity of the case
Drive restructuring initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, mitigated risk, and comprehensive support for leaders and employees throughout the process
Conduct investigations into complex and nuanced employment matters. Partner with PBPs, Legal and other parties to adhere to investigative best practices, reaching the optimal outcomes for our organization and employees
Use HR analytics and data to identify trends, diagnose issues and make data-driven recommendations to the leadership team and People team colleagues
Balance strategic thinking with technical expertise, compassion, and a commitment to acting with integrity
With the support of the Global Head of Employee Relations, assist in defining and executing on the ER strategy for the Americas, ensuring ER practices and processes support PANW’s organizational objective and culture
Lead, and contribute to, ER projects as necessary
Act as an advocate for equitable and fair treatment; ensure our practices continue to align to our company’s core values: Disrupt. Execute. Inclusion. Collaboration. Integrity
Qualification
Required
8 plus years of employee relations experience gained in either a PBP or ER role, or equivalent experience as an employment attorney practicing employment law
Experience leading, managing, and scaling teams
Extensive practical experience advising on a wide range of sensitive and complex employee relations issues, including performance management, involuntary exits, interpersonal conflicts, investigations, and leaves/accommodations
Demonstrated experience executing on change management programs and restructures, with the ability to balance the efficient project-management of complex processes with empathy and care
Track record of effectively coaching leaders to action in sensitive or ambiguous situations, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with maturity, discretion and professionalism
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trust, rapport and influence across all levels of the company
Strong understanding of employment law, compliance and ER best practice, and the ability to pragmatically apply this knowledge in a commercial environment
Commitment to execution and operational excellence, with the ability to set priorities, stay focused, and manage time in a fast paced environment
Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills with a passion for using data and insights to make a positive impact on the business
Capable of challenging the status quo and flexing solutions to changing demands
Preferred
Bachelor's degree required; JD, MBA or other Advanced Degree preferred
Experience of leading an ER team within a tech organization
Global employee relations experience
Project management experience
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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