Global Employee Relations & HR Compliance Specialist

certexamdb.com; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stripe is seeking an Employee Relations & HR Compliance Specialist to join our team in Ireland. This full-time role focuses on supporting ER and HR Compliance Partners across EMEA and APAC, delivering fair investigations, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation.

You will lead cross-functional collaborations with People, Legal, Compliance, and Risk, develop training materials, manage case data, and help maintain a compliant, respectful workplace across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Partner with Employee Relations Partners to manage and resolve employee inquiries, concerns, and grievances effectively and discreetly.
• Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints, ensuring fair solutions in line with policies.
• Assist in mediation and resolution of employee disputes, aligning with Stripe’s values and compliance frameworks.
• Lead administration of investigation, grievance and disciplinary processes across EMEA.
• Support HR Compliance Partners in implementing and maintaining HR policies across EMEA & APAC.
• Assist in compliance audits and assessments; identify risks and recommend actions.
• Stay updated on employment laws across EMEA & APAC; ensure practices are compliant.
• Support administration of regulatory compliance programs.
• Develop and facilitate training sessions on employee relations and compliance topics.
• Create resources and documentation for knowledge sharing.
• Maintain case data through HR Acuity and Navex; report metrics with ER and Compliance Partners.
• Collaborate with People Partners, Legal, Compliance, Risk and others to refine HR policies.

Skills

ER experience

EMEA HR knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Job description

Stripe is seeking an Employee Relations & HR Compliance Specialist to join our team in Ireland. This full-time role focuses on supporting ER and HR Compliance Partners across EMEA and APAC, delivering fair investigations, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation.

You will lead cross-functional collaborations with People, Legal, Compliance, and Risk, develop training materials, manage case data, and help maintain a compliant, respectful workplace across multiple jurisdictions.