Employee Relations Partner & HR for HR

Remote · Palo Alto, CA HQ · 5-7 years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 13, 2026

At a glance

The Employee Relations Partner is a hands-on, execution-focused role within the People Team responsible for running workplace investigations and resolving employee relations matters across Rubrik’s three organisations.
This role serves as a trusted advisor to Business Partners, Legal, People leaders, and managers to ensure employee concerns are addressed consistently and objectively.
It also operates as 'HR for HR' by providing independent oversight and confidential point of contact for employee relations matters involving members of the People Team.

Own the end-to-end execution of workplace investigations across R&D, GTM and G&A, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and policy violations.
Collaborate with Internal Legal to develop and execute investigation plans, and recommend appropriate resolutions to Business Partners, People leaders and other stakeholders.
Act as liaison to external counsel and investigators on HR-related investigations.
Produce clear, accurate investigation reports and case documentation to the standard set by the People Team’s central ER framework.
Facilitate and support interactive processes with employees seeking a reasonable medical accommodation.
Contribute ER input to performance and separation matters, supporting consistent, well-documented decisions and helping to mitigate risk.
Use AI tools to speed up investigation work, such as drafting investigation plans and interview outlines, summarizing evidence, and structuring reports.
Serve as the 'HR for HR' confidential, impartial ER point of contact for matters involving People Team members.
Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on employee relations best practices to Business Partners, People leaders and the business.
Maintain case-tracking systems and reports using intake and triage tooling consistently.

Bachelor’s degree
5 - 7+ years of direct experience conducting workplace investigations, including allegations of harassment, discrimination and retaliation
Proven ability to manage a caseload independently and to a high standard, from intake through to final report
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and statutes governing employment policies and practices
Strong understanding and application of workplace investigation best practices and standards
Sound judgement and discretion in handling highly sensitive and confidential matters
Experience supporting multiple business functions and building credibility with leaders at all levels
Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills with attention to detail
Ability to communicate objectively with employees and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues
Strong business acumen and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation

Experience with international ER matters and working alongside external and internal counsel
Experience using case-management or intake and triage tooling, and reporting on ER trends and metrics
Experience in a technology or high-growth environment