Senior Employee Relations & Investigations Leader

Supermicro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Sr. Employee Relations Manager to lead impartial workplace investigations and partner with HR, legal, and leadership to manage risk.

You will design investigation plans, conduct interviews, analyze evidence, document findings, and provide guidance on corrective actions while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies. The role emphasizes data-driven insights, collaboration with Ethics & Compliance, and proactive strategies to improve organizational health

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience conducting in-depth interviews, gathering evidence, and making objective findings.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• High levels of empathy, discretion, and emotional intelligence to handle sensitive situations with care and build trust.
• Prior HR experience preferred.
• Ability to critically assess complex situations, synthesize information, and develop effective and timely solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear reports and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Lead impartial, fact-based investigations into harassment, discrimination, policy violations, and other workplace issues.
• Manage a caseload of sensitive issues, ensuring investigations are conducted efficiently and resolved in a timely manner.
• Design and execute investigative plans, conduct interviews, analyze evidence, and document findings in clear, comprehensive investigation reports.
• Ensure all investigations and employee relations matters comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to HR business partners, managers, and leadership on complex employee relations issues, risk mitigation, and corrective actions.
• Utilize case management systems to track and analyze investigation data, identify recurring issues, and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.
• Partner closely with Legal, HR, and Ethics & Compliance teams to manage escalated risks and ensure consistency in handling sensitive matters.
• Analyze workforce data and feedback to identify trends and opportunities for early issue resolution and improvements in organizational health.

Skills

Interviewing

Employment law knowledge

Communication

Empathy & discretion

HR experience

Analytical thinking

Mediation

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Supermicro is seeking a Sr. Employee Relations Manager to lead impartial workplace investigations and partner with HR, legal, and leadership to manage risk.

You will design investigation plans, conduct interviews, analyze evidence, document findings, and provide guidance on corrective actions while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies. The role emphasizes data-driven insights, collaboration with Ethics & Compliance, and proactive strategies to improve organizational health