Employee Relations & HR Compliance Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an Employee Relations & HR Compliance Specialist to join our team at Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. As a key member of our Employee Relations and HR Compliance team, you will play a crucial role in supporting our partners in EMEA and APAC to deliver excellence, improve and implement frameworks, guidelines, approaches, and best practices. WHAT YOU'LL DO As an Employee Relations & HR Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for providing expert support in employee relations and HR compliance matters. Your key responsibilities will include: - Partnering with Employee Relations Partners to manage and resolve employee inquiries, concerns, and grievances effectively and discreetly - Conducting thorough investigations into employee complaints, working collaboratively to provide fair solutions in line with company policies and procedures - Assisting in the mediation and resolution process of employee disputes, ensuring alignment with Stripe’s core values and compliance frameworks - Leading the administration of investigation, grievance, and disciplinary processes across EMEA - Supporting HR Compliance Partner(s) in implementing and maintaining HR policies and practices that comply with local laws and regulations across EMEA & APAC jurisdictions - Assisting in conducting compliance audits and assessments related to various HR functions, identifying potential risks and recommending corrective actions - Keeping abreast of changes in employment law and regulations across the EMEA & APAC region, ensuring that Stripe's practices are up to date and compliant - Developing and facilitating training sessions for partnering teams and employees on employee relations and compliance topics - Creating and maintaining resources, tools, and documentation for knowledge-sharing on employee relations and compliance matters - Maintaining case data through HR Acuity and Navex - Collaborating with Employee Relations and HR Compliance Partners to collect, analyze, and report on employee relations metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: - A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) preferred - 3-5 years of experience in employee relations, HR compliance, or a related HR/Legal function, preferably within the EMEA region - Superior written and oral communication skills - Strong knowledge of EMEA employment laws and regulations, with a demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in practical situations - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and confidentiality - Self-motivation, with the ability to prioritize and plan in a fast-paced, high-growth environment - Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound judgments - Ability to be a coach, mentor, advisor, and partner with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority WHY REMOTE As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere and enjoy a better work-life balance. You will also have access to a range of benefits, including: BENEFITS - Competitive salary - Comprehensive health plan - Parental leave - Education stipend - Life insurance - Equipment stipend - Flexible schedule