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Remote is a global HR platform enabling businesses to recruit, pay, and manage international teams compliantly across 80+ countries. The Senior Employee Relations Specialist, Employee Relations and Transitions role is part of the Lifecycle team, serving as a critical extension of clients' HR functions.
The role independently manages complex end-to-end employee exits and provides first-level employee relations support. Key responsibilities include:
**Offboarding & Exits:** Manage complex international employee separations across multiple jurisdictions with minimal supervision, ensuring legal compliance and superior customer experience. Lead and facilitate meetings with clients and employees, including workforce reduction consultations, administrative hearings, and separation negotiations. Draft and administer termination documents with strict attention to detail and privacy compliance. Process offboarding through Remote's HRIS platform, coordinating with payroll, legal, benefits, and other internal teams.
**Employee Relations:** Provide first-level ER support, guiding clients through workplace concerns and coordinating appropriate resources. Conduct preliminary assessments of workplace issues, identifying key facts, applicable regulations, and potential solutions. Serve as a trusted resource for complex cases, advising on progressive discipline, documentation, and best practices.
**Stakeholder Management:** Liaise with internal teams (Customer Success, Legal, Payroll, Benefits) and external stakeholders (government bodies, trade unions, legal counsel) to ensure compliance. Influence positive outcomes in complex terminations by navigating multiple stakeholders with competing interests.
**Team Contribution:** Mentor junior team members, providing expertise and guidance. Drive process improvements and initiatives aligned with Remote's strategic goals and values.
The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of international employment law, excellent judgment in sensitive situations, and the ability to manage ambiguity across diverse regulatory environments.
