Senior Team Member Relations Partner

GitLab

Senior Team Member Relations Partner guiding GitLab’s global DevSecOps workforce through investigations, performance matters, and policy compliance. Advising leaders and partnering with Legal to reduce workplace risk across jurisdictions.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $104,800 - $176,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, including leading complex investigations and interpreting employment laws across jurisdictions. Capable of developing policies aligned with organizational values and providing strategic guidance to leaders on team member relations issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations ExperienceComplex Workplace InvestigationsUnited States Employment LawClear Communication SkillsSHRM-CP or PHR Certification

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementPolicy ComplianceInvestigation ReportingData AnalysisCase Trend AnalysisRegulatory InterpretationRisk-Reduction StrategiesOrganizational Policy Development

Soft Skills

Coaching and AdvisingSound JudgmentConfidentialityEmpathyProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPPHR

Industry Keywords

FMLAADATitle VIIEEOC ProcessesMulti-Jurisdictional ExperienceCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide managers through complex team member relations matters, including performance management, investigations, and policy compliance
Lead sensitive investigations from intake through resolution, including interviews, internal-system data analysis, investigation reports, and recommendations
Coach and advise leaders on complex team member relations issues and organizational risk
Support proactive programs to prevent workplace issues from escalating
Partner with Legal and People Business Partners on team member relations cases and consistent decisions
Develop, apply, and revise policies aligned with applicable requirements and GitLab values
Analyze case trends and share insights to inform programs, policies, and risk-reduction strategies
Contribute to Team Member Relations and organization-wide initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders
Interpret employment laws and regulations and provide guidance across jurisdictions
Serve as a subject matter resource for leaders and partners across regions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Progressive employee or team member relations experience, including leading complex, multi-party workplace investigations
Working knowledge of United States employment law, including FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and EEOC processes
Experience in a distributed, multi-jurisdiction, or global organization
Ability to adapt guidance to different regulatory and cultural contexts
Ability to influence change without direct authority across functions
Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to write well-supported investigation reports
Sound judgment, confidentiality, discretion, and empathy in sensitive matters
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, business judgment, attention to detail, and reliability
Ability to work at a relatively quick pace
SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent certification preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
Flexible Paid Time Off
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth and Development Fund
Parental leave
Home office support