Senior Manager, HR Compliance & Employee Relations

Full Job Description

Snap Inc. is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and it's AR glasses, Spectacles .

The People & Places team enables Snap’s continued success by hiring great people, helping them grow, rewarding them, and building healthy and productive workplaces. The People & Places Team is composed of Talent, Total Rewards, IDEA, Data & Analytics, People & Recruiting Operations, Council, Employee Relations, and Workplace Services. Together, they collaborate with the business to reinforce our values of Kind, Smart, and Creative across our global offices, every day. This team empowers everyone at Snap to do their best work, be themselves, and feel part of a cohesive, global community.

We’re looking for a Senior Manager of HR Compliance and Employee Relations to join the People & Places Team!

What you’ll do:

• Provide consultation, coaching and education on HR compliance and employee relations best practices to managers, team members and HR in our EMEA and APAC regions

• Define, design and deliver global HR compliance solutions and advice on topics such as HR policies, disciplinary procedures, working time rules, pay rules, time off and leaves of absence to maintain compliance with country-specific statutes and regulations

• Investigate and respond to complaints, and complex, high-risk, or sensitive employee relations cases. Proactively identify employee relations trends, and create and implement proposed solutions, in partnership with key partners

• Participate in and lead responses to internal and external audits and enforcement actions relating to HR policies and practices

• Provide subject matter expertise, conduct research and partner closely with Compliance and legal teams to proactively monitor relevant statutory and regulatory changes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with works councils, trade unions and disciplinary tribunals

• Strong investigations and employee relations experience

• Knowledgeable about global HR requirements and in-market regulations that impact the People team, including work time, overtime, time off policies and disciplinary requirements

• Experience working in a multinational company

• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to ensure compliance while also maintaining company culture

• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional team skills, with demonstrated ability to partner, build strong relationships, and influence and communicate at all levels of the organization

• Excellent writing, presentation, and training skills

• Flexibility to travel

Minimum qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Substantial professional experience in ER, HR, or employment law, with proven and demonstrable experience in the international space

• Solid understanding of relevant global employment laws

Preferred qualifications:

• Masters/PHR or a LLB/JD

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week). For roles with remote consideration: Remote team members still are expected to travel for mandatory in-person gatherings and to fulfill business needs, at least 4 to 6 times per year. 

Our Benefits : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at .