Senior Director of Global Employee Relations
Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.
The Opportunity
The Sr. Director, Global Employee Relations (ER) will shape the ER function within our People team organization to ensure a fair and supportive workplace that is consistent with Nutanix’s values. This leader will develop and drive a comprehensive ER strategy and agenda with multiple partners and stakeholders in numerous locations across the Americas, APAC and EMEA regions. They will lead an ER team across multiple regions and establish and oversee global ER practices to minimize operational and organizational risk through best-in-class ER standards. In addition, they will assess the ER climate, providing an objective and balanced approach to employee relations issues, while demonstrating a sensitivity to employee complaints balanced with Nutanix’s high performance culture/expectations and Company policies. This leader will partner with People Business Partners, the Legal team and other stakeholders to identify, address and resolve high-risk employee related issues and escalations. They will partner with, and proactively engage, senior stakeholders to influence and advise on strategic issues to improve employee and manager interactions and enhance the overall employee experience.
About the Team
Join our dynamic People Team, where ownership, teamwork, customer obsession, and long-term thinking are core to everything we do. As a member, you will actively contribute to a collaborative environment, taking ownership of your tasks and projects while working seamlessly with your peers. Your commitment to an amazing employee experience will be crucial as we prioritize employee well-being and satisfaction. We embrace a results-oriented mindset, setting and monitoring key performance indicators for long-term success. Be part of a hard-driving team that values collective ownership, promotes collaboration, and is dedicated to delivering exceptional HR products aligned with our values of being Hungry, Humble, and Honest with Heart.
Your Role:
Key Responsibilities:
- Policy Development and Implementation: Develop, update, and implement ER policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations while fostering a positive workplace culture. Assist with the creation and adherence to ER policies compliant with U.S. laws and regulations (ADA, ADEA, FMLA, OSHA, FLSA, EEOC) as well as locally-applicable laws across our international sites. Coach, present, and train on company policies and relevant employment compliance issues to ensure understanding and adherence.
- Conflict Resolution: Manage and resolve highly complex ER issues and conflicts in a fair and consistent manner. Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints and grievances. Provide briefings and practical, effective recommendations to Executive Leadership and other key stakeholders.
- Training and Development: Provide training and support to ER/HR teams, managers and employees on ER issues and best practices. Develop and deliver training programs on topics such as conflict resolution, communication, and performance management. Continuous training and development of global ER team to ensure alignment with latest developments in legal and HR best practices.
- Advisor: Working in close collaboration with Legal and other stakeholders, act as a consultant and advisor to People Business Partners and management for seamless support in addressing ER issues effectively, including complex accommodations/LOAs, performance management and workforce change/restructuring.
- Metrics: Develop ER Metrics and trend investigation with proactive recommendations and programs to address cases, trends, or topics. Present to Executive Leadership and Board members on ER issues, trends and metrics.
- Team Leadership: Lead, develop and strengthen the capability of a team of ER professionals located in multiple regions, ensuring they are trained and equipped to handle their roles effectively, and in line with industry best practices. Provides regular guidance to Executive Leadership, People Team Leadership and staff in reaching timely consensus on complex issues and developing solutions to problems presented. Contribute to various HR Projects and guide project teams in adhering to data and process compliance.
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in Employee Relations or Human Resources, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Knowledge of global employment laws, regulations, and statutes, such as GDPR, Data Privacy, FLSA, FMLA and other local employee protections laws is essential.
- Experience designing and administering scalable compliance related processes and programs.
- Deep expertise in employee relations investigations providing a customer-first approach to work and thriving in a fast-paced business environment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience; proven experience with building a team and developing others.
- Ability to proactively share a point of view, appropriately challenge assumptions, consider and adapt to alternative perspectives, and take initiative to drive matters to closure.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication, executive presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Highly collaborative approach.
This role will be on-site at Nutanix’s San Jose, California Headquarters, co-located with Nutanix’s CPO, the Executive Leadership Team and other key stakeholder leadership.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $231,600 and USD461,880 per year.
However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, the employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting. In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled, or extended.
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Nutanix is an equal opportunity employer.
Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting CandidateAccommodationRequests@nutanix.com.