Overview
Senior People Relations Partner at Deel
Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies, Deel operates remotely with a global team and a connected, learning culture that drives innovation for customers.
We are a remote-first, global company that values a diverse and inclusive workforce and expects people to be comfortable and autonomous in a remote work environment.
Overview — What You'll Do
- Provide consistent, tactical team member relations consultation to managers and team members to resolve issues and advise on conflict resolution, disciplinary action, and/or termination in adherence with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Own and manage all terminations for all worker types, including handoff of disciplinary and performance issues to achieve involuntary terminations or voluntary resignations.
- Oversee the offboarding process, including initiating workflows and form triggers to process all termination types for all worker types.
- Serve as the involuntary termination expert to ensure compliance across countries and worker types, including negotiations, notifications, and documentation.
- Conduct HR-related investigations to resolve issues in accordance with policies and regulations; provide recommendations to management and HR Business Partners as appropriate.
- Analyze and interpret data to monitor team member relations trends and aid management in proactive resolution.
- Liaise with Legal, People Operations, HR Experience, Payroll, HR Business Partners, and People Success to deliver compliant conflict resolution and terminations.
- Oversee Jira and other tools for compliance reporting related to team member relations issues, investigations, policy compliance, or terminations.
- Create and manage standard operating procedures for investigations to ensure fair, neutral, and timely processes in line with laws and policies.
- Partner with People Success to create and deliver guidance and training to managers on team member relations matters, policy interpretation, and compliant termination guidance.
What You'll Need
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in team member relations, employment law, people support, HR compliance, or HR generalist roles with direct exposure to investigations and terminations.
What You Bring
- Ability to conduct sensitive investigations and identify violations of federal, state, or local regulations and/or company policies.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to remain impartial during investigations.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to build professional relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to upskill and train on technology and case management systems, HRIS, and compliance tools.
- Flexibility to operate in a hyper-growth, fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices and time management.
- Proficiency in Google Suite.
- Knowledge of employment law for multiple regions and the ability to learn internal knowledge bases for compliant investigations and terminations.
- Ability to travel internationally for offsites and events.
- Strong preference to work in a fully remote, global environment.
Total Rewards
- Stock grant opportunities dependent on role, status, and location.
- Additional perks and benefits based on employment status and country.
- Remote work flexibility, including optional WeWork access.
Equal Opportunity and Remote Work
Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not have offices; we are remote-first and global. We encourage applications from qualified candidates and will provide accommodation on request during the recruitment process. For accommodations, contact recruiting@deel.com.
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