Employee Relations Lead (EMEA & APJ)

Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, the company’s solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe.

We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and our culture.

Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security? Employee Relations Lead (EMEA & APJ)

This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR partners across EMEA and APJ, with primary, hands-on ownership of complex employee relations matters in EMEA and a more advisory, consultative role across APJ. The Senior Manager, Employee Relations is a seasoned ER professional who independently manages sensitive cases, anticipates risk, and partners closely with HR, Legal, and business leaders to deliver fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes across diverse jurisdictions.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:

Independently lead and own end-to-end employee relations matters across EMEA, including complex investigations, grievances, performance management, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and involuntary terminations.

• Serve as a hands-on ER subject matter expert for EMEA, directly managing high-risk and high-complexity cases across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
• Provide strategic, advisory ER support across APJ, partnering with HR People Partners and local stakeholders to guide decision-making, assess risk, and ensure alignment with local laws and company standards.
• Advise managers and HR partners on sensitive ER issues, tailoring guidance to regional legal, cultural, and business considerations.
• Partner with managers and employees to facilitate effective outcomes related to performance coaching, performance improvement plans, written warnings, disciplinary actions, and employee communications, primarily within EMEA.
• Execute job eliminations, restructures, and involuntary exits in EMEA related to organizational changes, ensuring compliance with local employment laws and consultation requirements; provide advisory support for similar activities in APJ.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, HR Business Partners, Payroll, IT, and other stakeholders to resolve ER matters and sustain positive employee relations across both regions.
• Prepare and maintain thorough ER case documentation, including investigation reports, executive summaries, timelines, and recommended outcomes, with deeper case ownership in EMEA.
• Analyze ER trends across EMEA and APJ on a monthly and quarterly basis to identify risk areas and inform proactive strategies, policies, and training initiatives.
• Maintain deep, current knowledge of company HR policies and employment and labor laws across EMEA, with working knowledge across APJ.
• Support labor relations matters where applicable, including engagement with works councils and employee representative bodies, primarily within EMEA, in partnership with Legal and HR.
• Advise and train managers and HR partners on employee relations best practices, risk mitigation, and compliant decision-making.
• Contribute to ER projects and initiatives supporting regional growth, transformation, and scale.
• Stay current on external ER best practices, regulatory developments, and emerging risks impacting EMEA and APJ.

WE’D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.
• 8–12+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in employee relations, employment law, or a related HR discipline.
• Strong, practical understanding of employment and labor laws across EMEA (required), with advisory exposure across APJ (preferred).
• Proven experience independently managing complex ER cases across multiple EMEA countries and jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated expertise in workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and sensitive employee matters.
• Experience using ER case management systems with accountability for detailed, well-documented investigations.
• High level of judgment, discretion, and professionalism when navigating complex and ambiguous situations.
• Experience analyzing ER metrics and trends to inform proactive strategies and recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously in a fast-paced, global environment.

Desirable / Nice to Have

• Experience with labor relations, including works councils and employee representative bodies, particularly within EMEA.
• Exposure to collective consultation processes, restructures, or workforce change initiatives in regulated environments.
• Experience partnering with APJ stakeholders in an advisory or regional support capacity.

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