Employee Relations Specialist, EMEA

Stripe; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; Hybrid; EUR 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Dublin is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist. This role involves managing employee inquiries, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Candidates should have a degree in Human Resources and 3-5 years of relevant experience. A strong understanding of EMEA employment laws is essential. The position offers a salary range from €66,400 to €99,600, reflecting the company's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Equity

Health benefits

Wellness stipends

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in employee relations or HR compliance.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA employment laws.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve employee inquiries, concerns, and grievances.
• Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints.
• Support HR Compliance Partner in maintaining HR policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of employment laws

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM)

Job description

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

The Employee Relations and HR Compliance team, while relatively new at Stripe, is starting to scale! We are striving to build a respectful, balanced, well-skilled team focused on enabling the People team, managers, and Individual Contributors (ICs) to navigate challenging career moments while balancing compliance, empathy, and risk, resulting in success and engagement for all.

What you’ll do

We are looking for an Employee Relations Specialist to join our team at Stripe. This individual will have well rounded HR experience and ideally expertise in employee relations. This person will be an instrumental part of the team, focusing on supporting our Employee Relations and HR Compliance Partners in EMEA to deliver excellence, improve and implement frameworks, guidelines, approaches, and best practices. The Employee Relations Specialist will be highly cross functional and collaborative, partnering to inform and support Stripes and their managers. We anticipate the work to be split approximately 70%/30% between employee relations and HR Compliance initially.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations Support:

• Partner with Employee Relations Partners to manage and resolve employee inquiries, concerns, and grievances effectively and discreetly.
  
• Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints, working collaboratively to provide fair solutions in line with company policies and procedures.
  
• Assist in the mediation and resolution process of employee disputes, ensuring alignment with Stripe’s core values and compliance frameworks.
  
• Lead the administration of investigation, grievance and disciplinary processes across EMEA.
  

HR Compliance:

• Support HR Compliance Partner in implementing and maintaining HR policies and practices that comply with local laws and regulations across EMEA jurisdictions.
  
• Assist in conducting compliance audits and assessments related to various HR functions, identifying potential risks and recommending corrective actions.
  
• Keep abreast of changes in employment law and regulations across the EMEA region, ensuring that Stripe's practices are up to date and compliant.
  
• Support the administration of regulatory compliance programs.
  

Training & Development:

• Develop and facilitate training sessions for partnering teams and employees on employee relations and compliance topics.
  
• Create and maintain resources, tools, and documentation for knowledge-sharing on employee relations and compliance matters.
  

Reporting & Metrics:

• Maintain case data through HR Acuity and Navex.
  
• Collaborate with Employee Relations and HR Compliance Partners to collect, analyze, and report on employee relations metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
  
• Support the creation of regular reports and dashboards to communicate the status of employee relations initiatives and compliance efforts.
  
• Support with reporting on people risk matters and legal requirements.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with People Partners, Legal, Compliance, Risk and other relevant departments to ensure a cohesive approach to employee relations and compliance.
  
• Contribute to the development and refinement of HR policies and procedures that promote a positive workplace culture and mitigate potential risks.
  

Who you are

We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply.

• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Must be self-motivated and have an enhanced ability to prioritize/plan in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
  
• Must be able to work under pressure and deal with complex issues, while maintaining composure and positivity.
  
• Strong analytical skills and experienced decision maker who uses good reasoning and sound judgment required.
  
• Ability to be a coach, mentor, advise, and partner with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
  
• Strong knowledge of ER, labor relations, training, and conflict resolution, along with direct experience leading complex global investigations at all levels, including executive level.
  
• Excellent attention to detail.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Open to travel (some travel may be required).
  

Why Join Us? At Stripe, you will have the opportunity to be part of a culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. You will work with talented colleagues from around the world and make a significant impact on the employee experience and compliance landscape. Join us in our mission to increase the GDP of the internet.

Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams.

The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is €66,400 - €99,600. This range may change if you are hired in another location. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant’s location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends.

At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.