Employee Relations Lead

The Employee Relations Lead will play a pivotal role in supporting Pinterest’s culture. The successful candidate will support the development and improvement of the internal employee relations investigations program and conduct sensitive and confidential investigations, ensuring a fair and consistent fact-finding process grounded in our company policies and values. This role will manage investigation data, trends and lead projects that enhance our workplace investigation practices. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Be an owner of the employee relations investigations process, including conducting and managing all aspects of employee relations investigations into alleged misconduct, working closely with fellow team members and cross-functional partners, including employment law, compliance, human resources, IT etc
• Draft investigation plans, conduct interviews,  review evidentiary documentation, and complete analysis and investigation reports
• Advise on and make recommendations for investigation outcomes and follow-up actions
• Be on the cutting edge of technology and incorporate AI tools to streamline investigations and identify actionable insights.
• Develop and enhance investigation related procedures and trainings to reflect industry best practices
• Spot trends and themes, including root causes, matter classification, and disciplinary results
• Prepare and provide updates on investigations, including trends and learnings, to internal stakeholders, including senior management
• Establish and promote best practices relating to the conduct of investigations and assist in the development, implementation, and enhancement of company policies and investigation processes
• Assist with special projects as needed

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Human Resources or equivalent experience
• Experience conducting complex and sensitive investigations for 5+ years
• Excellent analytical skills and strong and clear verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional and cross-business teams at all levels of the organization to achieve results
• Growth mindset and adaptability—embraces new tech and process improvements
• Experience using AI tools for faster trend recognition and data analysis in ER cases
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and can prioritize and manage a high-volume workload while working independently, with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Experience in employment law a plus
• Experience leveraging AI to automate documentation and streamline investigation process preferred

Relocation Statement: 

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement: 

• We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times per year and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

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