About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Human Resources Department 

The Human Resources (HR) team is responsible for managing the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment through retirement, collaborating closely with various departments such as New Site Development, Construction, Operations, Sales, Finance, Tech & Systems, and Legal to ensure a cohesive and supportive work environment. Our HR team is distinguished by its proactive and strategic approach. Unlike in many organizations where HR functions are limited to administrative oversight, our HR professionals are empowered with the authority and responsibility to drive critical processes directly. This includes talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, and organizational planning. By leveraging in-house expertise, our HR team can align long-term organizational sustainability with innovative HR practices and cost-effective strategies. This alignment ensures that our workforce is engaged, motivated, and equipped to contribute to the company's success. Each member of our HR team plays a pivotal role in making high-impact decisions, resulting in a more dynamic and productive work environment. 

Position Overview 

This role can be based in any of our US locations: Denver, CO; Santa Clara, CA; or Sterling, VA. 

The Director of Employee Relations will be a key player on the redesigned People team in North America, supporting Vantage’s growing operations. This hands-on leader will serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters to the Vice President, Human Resources, other executives, and employees across our North American operations. The Director will focus on aligning employee relations strategies with the company's business growth and objectives, providing both strategic and operational leadership to foster a positive work environment. 

In collaboration with the HR team and organizational leaders, this role will contribute to creating a best-in-class workplace by implementing effective employee relations strategies and policies during a period of rapid growth. Key priorities include aligning North American employee relations practices with global standards, supporting culture and engagement initiatives, managing organizational change, and promoting diversity and inclusion. Additional responsibilities include overseeing internal investigations, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and enhancing employee communications, onboarding, retention, and recognition programs. 

Essential Job Functions 

Employee Relations Strategy: 

• Lead employee relations efforts in the United States and Canada. 

• Develop and implement employee relations strategies and programs that align with the company’s goals and values. 

• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture through effective employee relations practices. 

Conflict Resolution: 

• Address and resolve employee concerns and conflicts in a timely and effective manner. 

• Conduct thorough and objective investigations into employee complaints and issues. 

• Provide support to Director+ levels, offering counsel and coaching on complex employee relations situations. 

Policy Development and Compliance: 

• Develop, update, and enforce employee relations<