Employee Relations Business Partner

Company Description

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

Job Description

Our Employee Relations Business Partners conduct workplace investigations and provide Employee Relations subject matter expertise across the company globally. ER Business Partners are instrumental in conducting investigations on highly sensitive and complex employee relations issues, advising on policy interpretation and application, and providing guidance on employment matters where heightened risk and conflict are involved. We are looking for an Employee Relations Business Partner with international employment law and investigations experience, who can help us grow and scale our Global Employee Relations function. You will report to the Global Head of Employee Relations.

You will:

• Conduct thorough investigations into allegations of company policy violations with varying levels of complexities across multiple jurisdictions. This includes conducting investigations across Block’s global offices in NAM, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM. 
• Adhere to investigative best practices and protocols around gathering and preserving information, documentation, and report writing.
• Make appropriate remedial or disciplinary recommendations following an investigation.
• Partner closely with Legal, HRBPs, and other functional partners within the People Team to recommend and implement solutions.
• Build, analyze, and maintain ER metrics and review them on a quarterly basis.
• Create insights from data to diagnose, design, and revise people programs, policies, and practices to maintain a fair and respectful workplace.
• Provide guidance to HRBPs on a myriad of issues, including policy interpretation and disciplinary actions, high-risk performance management, and other complex and sensitive employment matters. 
• Support internal projects/initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

You have:

• 5+ years of experience investigating or advising on complex employee relations issues on a global scale, or equivalent experience as an employment attorney.
• Experience with global employment law principles and conducting/advising on investigations of highly sensitive and nuanced workplace issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong emotional intelligence, and ability to build trust, rapport, and influence with executives, senior leaders, members of management, and employees at all levels of the company. 
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills especially in complex, sensitive, and nuanced situations. 
• Consistently exhibits high levels of discretion, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Data-driven mindset with an eye toward innovation. 

Even better:

• JD degree or international employment law experience.
• Experience conducting investigations globally (especially in EMEA) or global employment law experience.

Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $125,600 - USD $153,600
Zone B: USD $116,800 - USD $142,800
Zone C: USD $110,500 - USD $135,100
Zone D: USD $100,500 - USD $122,900

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D. and disability benefits 
• Perks such as WFH r