Employee Relations Partner

The Sr. Employee Relations Partner is a trusted advisor who supports a positive inclusive and high-performance culture across a fast-moving technology organization. This role provides expert guidance on workplace matters conducts sensitive investigations helps leaders navigate complex employee situations and ensures compliance with company policies and employment law. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-growth dynamic environment and brings a practical people-centered approach to solving problems.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Support & Case Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations concerns and workplace issues.
• Manage end-to-end employee relations cases including intake assessment guidance documentation follow-through and closure.
• Provide impartial advice to employees and managers to resolve conflicts performance concerns interpersonal issues and policy questions.

Investigations

• Conduct prompt thorough and objective investigations into claims such as harassment discrimination retaliation code-of-conduct violations and workplace conflicts.
• Create clear well-written investigative reports; present findings and recommendations to ER leadership Legal and HR stakeholders.
• Maintain consistency fairness and compliance across investigations.

Leader Coaching & Support

• Partner with managers to address performance management corrective action team dynamics conflict resolution and policy interpretation.
• Assist leaders in designing and executing performance improvement plans (PIPs) and accountability processes.
• Educate managers on equitable and consistent application of policies and best people practices.

Policy & Compliance

• Interpret and apply HR policies and employment laws across multiple states (and countries if applicable).
• Identify risks and escalate issues appropriately.
• Support updates to policies handbooks and procedures to maintain compliance in a rapidly evolving tech environment.

Data & Insights

• Track ER case data to identify trends risks and opportunities to improve culture processes and leadership capability.
• Partner with HRBPs People Analytics gain insights and recommend proactive interventions.

Culture Programs & Prevention

• Contribute to development of ER programs manager training and proactive strategies that reduce workplace issues.
• Participate in company-wide initiatives related to employee experience inclusion and organizational health.
• Champion a culture of respect psychological safety and continuous feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Psychology or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 -8 years of progressive employee relations experience gained in either HR Business Partner or Employee Relations rolein high-tech or fast-growing environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience conducting complex sensitive workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws (e.g. ADA FMLA Title VII FLSA state regulations).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and communicate effectively across all levels.
• Exceptional writing documentation and investigation report skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong judgment analytical and decision-making skills; able to balance risk business needs and fairness.
• Experience with HR information and Case Management systems.

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits including medical dental vision life and disability insurance 401(k) 11paid holidays vacation time and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market job type and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $165000 - 190000 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidates subject knowledge skill level qualifications experience and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Companys discretion