Sr. Employee Relations Specialist

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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Pinterest:</strong></p> <p>Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.</p> <p>Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the <a href="https://www.pinterestcareers.com/our-life/pinflex/">flexibility</a> to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.</p></div><p>We’re looking for an Sr. Employee Relations Specialist to help Pinterest be a place where everyone can learn, grow, and do their best work. You’ll be a shaper and steward of Pinterest’s culture, leveraging insights from your work to identify trends and create proactive solutions to address them. Your focus will be to partner with employees and managers as they navigate their most pivotal moments, guiding us toward thoughtful, equitable outcomes that align with our values.</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers regarding underperformance and behavioral concerns:</li> <ul> <li>Coaching</li> <li>Advising</li> <li>Empowering employees to work through even their most challenging concerns </li> </ul> <li>Manage the workplace accommodations interactive process</li> <li>Partner with a variety of stakeholders (HR Business Partners, Legal, Leadership, etc.) to facilitate prompt, fair, and effective resolution of employee relations concerns</li> <li>Craft a positive employee experience by ensuring timely, effective, and respectful resolutions for all participants in every case</li> <li>Keep your finger on the pulse of the organization, working with HR Business Partners and leaders to optimize team health and shape a culture that aligns with our values (based on data from casework) </li> <li>Analyze employee relations trends and data, and partner with internal stakeholders to improve our processes and develop proactive strategies, programs, and policies<br><br></li> </ul> <p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Human Resources, or equivalent experience</li> <li>4+ years of HR experience or equivalent, including at least 1 year of Employee Relations or People Partner experience </li> <li>Deep understanding of the employee experience, encompassing social and cultural factors that influence it</li> <li>Unwavering personal ethics and integrity are essential. You consistently strive to act honorably and are adept at handling sensitive information with discretion</li> <li>Confidence in challenging deviations from established processes or personal judgment</li> <li>You possess exceptional judgment, knowing when to act autonomously and when to seek guidance on an issue</li> <li>Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to connect with individuals at all levels</li> <li>Proven ability to develop and improve processes</li> <li>General knowledge of employment laws and best practices</li> <li>Incredible attention to detail and organizational skills</li> <li>Ability to adapt and thrive in a high growth, fast paced environment<br><br></li> </ul> <p><strong>Relocation Statement:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our <a href="https://www.pinterestcareers.com/pinflex/">PinFlex</a> page to learn more about our working model.<br><br></li> </ul> <p><strong>In-Office Requirement Statement:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.</li> <li>This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 2-4 times per year and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>#LI-REMOTE</p> <p><span data-sheets-root="1">#LI-ARMM78</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.</p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found <a href="https://www.pinterestcareers.com/pinterest-life/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></em></p></div><div class="title">US based applicants only</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$97,104</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$199,920 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Our Commitment to Inclusion:</strong></p> <div>Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete <a href="https://forms.gle/sS24D4WboEKUZMQK6">this form</a> for support. <div> </div> </div></div>

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