Senior Employee Relations Partner

Job Description

Samsara's Mission

Improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.

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Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that

depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations.

At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global

economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture,

construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at

scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of

product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part

of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

Samara’s Employee Relations team is part of the broader People organization focused on fostering a high-trust, high

performance culture across the company. Reporting to the Director of Employee Relations, the Sr. Employee Relations

Partner will be aligned with a specific pillar of the business, providing strategic guidance on sensitive employee relations

matters, including performance management, misconduct, interpersonal conflict, complex leaves/accommodations,

company policies, processes, and procedures. We are looking for a candidate who has deep employee relations

expertise, investigations skills, and excellent judgment to manage sensitive employee issues while maintaining a positive

employee experience, minimizing risk, and staying in alignment with our company values and business needs. Must be

available to work Pacific Time Zone.

This is a 6 month contract position.

You should apply if:

You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the

lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.

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You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our

employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to

experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.

You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your

full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.

You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be

surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will:

Advise, coach, and guide all levels of management around complex employee relations decisions such as business

conduct, performance management, terminations, people policies, guidelines, and practices

Work with the People Partners and Legal to ensure that employee relations issues are addressed in a robust and

consistent manner, adhering to legal expectations and guidelines

Evolve how we address employee relations matters across the company, by looking at principles, people, processes, and

technology

Support business leaders to handle workplace concerns and co-create action plans and provide intervention as

necessary

Ensure oversight and governance of policies and practices globally, including interpreting and applying understanding of

corporate policies and practices, employment laws, and other regulations to provide guidance or recommendations for

Employee Relations inquiries

Ensure that effective and robust documentation techniques are used and maintain accurate, confidential records

regarding all reported matters and fact-finding documentation

Maintain the highest level of integrity when managing employee relations issues and managing reported matters

Use HR analytics and data to identify trends, diagnose root cause issues, and make data-driven recommendations to the

business and People teams to drive strategic programs and change

Advocate for an inclusive workplace as part of our broader DEI programs

Drive accountability and operational excellence in everything we do from case management to delivering on priorities and

projects

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Stay attuned to organizational and operational changes across the company to identify potential employee relations risks

and develop plans to address proactively

Partner closely with Talent Development, DEI, People Operations, and other internal departments to bring an employee

experience lens to the programs, policies, and processes

Support training initiatives and the continual development of management toolkits for leaders

Participate and direct projects as an integral member of the People team

Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural values (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt

a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy:

Skills and Requirements

Minimum requirements for the role:

8+ years of relevant work experience; including deep domain experience in the areas of employee relations, workplace

conflict, and performance management

This role is eligible to be fully remote. However, we are looking for someone who is able to work and operate during the

Pacific Time Zone and includes occasional work at a Samsara office or offsite events as needed

Strong business and people acumen, as well as consulting, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills

Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.

In depth understanding of all aspects of US employment and human resources related laws, regulations, policies,

principles, concepts, and practices

Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and

policies

Ability to work collaboratively, spearhead and influence at all levels within the organization, and make judgments while

keeping all partners and leaders informed

Strong attention to detail in the documentation of employee relations issues

Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations

Demonstrated solid judgment and experience assessing risk relative to the business

Ability to work well in a fast-paced and iterative environment with a propensity to thrive in ambiguity

Strong bias for action, process orientation, and not afraid to “roll up your sleeves”

In depth understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and how they apply to employee relations

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BS/BA and JD degree preferred

An ideal candidate also has:

Knowledge of and experience with international labor practices in countries where we operate strongly preferred

Experience working in a technology environment N/A