Vimeos People team is looking for a Global Employee Relations (ER) Manager to design, implement, & manage ER programs to drive fair & consistent practices that promote a positive employee experience. The Global ER Manager will partner with people leaders, stakeholders, & team members to thoughtfully resolve complex workplace situations that align with Vimeo policies, culture, & values. This role will also be critical in designing, implementing, & managing Vimeos global employee relations framework & will drive ER deliverables to scale with the company. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have experience owning & growing an ER function, evolve ER policies to ensure compliance, & be a trusted partner to the People team & the business.

What youll do:

• Build out Vimeos global employee relations framework to include creating a standard investigation process & creating consistent practices to address concerns related to performance management, misconduct, policy violations, etc
• Develop ER strategies that ladder to the broader People Team OKRs
• Manage & conduct thorough end-to-end workplace investigations into allegations of policy violations, harassment, disciimination, retaliation, etc. & prepare all required documentation
• Proactively issue-spot ER concerns, utilize appropriate partnerships & apply a strong understanding of company policies, culture, & values to implement sound solutions. 
• Engage as a trusted advisor to guide people leaders on day-to-day workplace concerns/issues, including but limited to performance management, corrective action, & conflict resolution
• Lead initiatives to create & implement training to enhance & strengthen people leaders understanding of company policies & ER practices 
• Develop & provide ER data reporting to identify insight into themes & trends to proactively drive strategies to mitigate organizational risk. 
• Stay abreast of employment legislation at the global, federal, state, & local levels to ensure ER policy compliance & alignment with broader people strategies.
• Foster effective relationships with HR teams, business leaders, & Legal
• Be a team member advocate by providing guidance & facilitating the effective resolution of workplace conflict to address team member concerns while balancing the needs of management

Skills & knowledge you should possess:

• Bachelor's degree & 7+ years of experience & 5 years conducting a workplace investigation. 
• Demonstrated experience leading a wide variety of complex employee investigations 
• Ability to establish trust & credibility
• Strong interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by strong written & oral communication, & high emotional intelligence
• Able to handle confidential information in a mature & professional manner
• Demonstrated proficiency in advising & coaching managers on performance management situations 
• Ability to push back when asked or encouraged to deviate from the process or your best judgment.
• Continuous Improvement minded. Ability to drive efficiency & simplification into processes

Bonus points (nice skills to have, but not needed):

• Global ER experience