Employee Relations Partner

DeWinter Group; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group in Austin, TX is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to lead automation and compliance initiatives within our global People Operations team.

The role is hybrid, with 2-3 days onsite, focusing on automating hire-to-retire processes, maintaining governance, and collaborating with IT, Legal, Privacy, Security, HR, and Finance to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field; advanced degrees are a plus.
• At least 5 years in People Operations, Employee Relations, or HR compliance.
• Experience in global markets and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation initiatives and compliance strategies across the global HR function.
• Partner with IT, Legal, Privacy, Security, HR, and Finance teams.
• Develop frameworks for consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Drive employee relations improvements via automation and workflows.

Skills

Global HR processes

Automation & AI

Stakeholder management

Governance & documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Workday

Zendesk

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

Employee Relations Partner

Are you passionate about transforming Employee Relations through innovative automation and compliance strategies? We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Partner to play a pivotal role in elevating our global People Operations team. This hybrid role, based in Austin, TX, offers a unique opportunity to lead automation initiatives, ensure compliance excellence, and foster seamless employee interactions across the organization. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive impactful change, this is your chance to make a difference!

Required Skills

• Deep understanding of global hire-to-retire processes and employee relations standards
• Proven experience in process streamlining and workflow automation, ideally with AI-enabled solutions
• Strong knowledge of People Operations systems such as Workday, Zendesk, Jira, ServiceNow, or similar tools
• Ability to develop frameworks that promote consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a track record of partnering effectively with IT, Legal, Privacy, Security, HR, and Finance teams
• Strong documentation and governance skills to establish and maintain standard procedures and best practices

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with automation platforms such as OpenCode, AppScript, NotebookLM, Codex, or Claudecode
• Background in managing compliance and audit processes on a global scale
• Familiarity with digital HR transformation projects and technology integrations
• Certification or training in HR compliance, process improvement, or automation technologies

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degrees are a plus
• At least 5 years of experience in People Operations, Employee Relations, or HR compliance roles
• Prior experience working in fast-paced, global organizations with cross-functional collaboration preferred

Other Requirements

• Location: Hybrid (Austin, TX; 2-3 days per week onsite)
• Employment Type: W2 only
• Duration: 5+ months, with the possibility of extension
• Travel: Minimal; primarily local to Austin, TX
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote-inclusive environment and managing multiple projects concurrently