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About the Role

Okta is building the trusted, neutral infrastructure to enable organizations to safely embrace AI. This role is an opportunity to do career-defining work in securing every identity, from AI to human, by solving complex challenges with real-world stakes.

Responsibilities

Respond to escalated concerns of potential policy violations.
Lead workplace investigations end-to-end.
Deliver recommendations around employee corrective action and influence leaders.
Consult with and advise People Consultants, managers, and senior leaders on sensitive employment situations, including complex performance management escalations.
Support alternative dispute resolution.
Guide organizational restructurings and position eliminations.
Manage severance agreements resulting from involuntary terminations.
Support various People team initiatives and compliance projects.
Conduct prompt and thorough investigations into potential policy violations, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, and other misconduct.
Conduct investigatory interviews, gather evidence, write investigation reports, and collaborate with cross-functional partners.
Calibrate and present recommendations for formal disciplinary action based on investigation findings.
Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures.
Document investigative efforts internally using a case management system.
Foster effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
Coach People Consultants, managers, and senior leaders on managing and resolving ER issues and performance management issues.
Support leaders and PBPs with performance management and position elimination matters.
Partner with team members to communicate and educate on policies, procedures, and compliance.
Collaborate to scale and refine the employee relations function, including development of initiatives, production of data analytics, and providing global employee relations support.
Participate in the development and deployment of ER-related training and other team projects.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
High emotional intelligence.
Formal writing ability to succinctly capture findings, analysis, and recommendations.
Ability to document investigative findings clearly and logically.
Ability to use independent judgment, reasoning, problem-solving skills, and creativity.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to develop trust and rapport and influence cross-functional partners and business leaders.
Ability to remain respectful and empathetic in difficult situations.
Ability to handle confidential information in a mature and professional manner.
Ability to navigate ambiguity within a fast-moving and changing environment.
Project management experience or experience as a key project contributor.
Effective at managing time and resources while prioritizing and balancing multiple commitments.
Solid understanding of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws.
Comfortable working with any level of employee or manager.
Ability to read a situation and navigate complexity and ambiguity.
Demonstrated sound judgment and experience assessing and mitigating risk.
Ability to influence strategy, decisions, and organizational behavior through trust and insight.

Skills

Employee Relations
Compliance
Workplace Investigations
Performance Management
HRBP
Employment Law
Risk Mitigation
Project Management

Location

San Francisco Bay Area
California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area)
Colorado
Illinois
New York
Washington

Work Type

Global
In-person onboarding

Experience Level

Minimum 8+ years of relevant employee relations experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree, law degree, or other specialized training in employment investigations and/or employment law (Preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$148,000—$203,500 USD (San Francisco Bay Area)
$132,000—$181,500 USD (California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington)

Benefits

Equity (where applicable)
Bonus
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)

About the Company

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate.
We are intentional about connection.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process.