Adobe · 1 month ago
Director, Global Employee Relations Investigations
San Jose
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $301K/yr
15+ years expAdobe is a company focused on changing the world through digital experiences. The Director of Global Employee Relations Investigations will lead the global investigations program, ensuring integrity and compliance while partnering with various departments to mitigate risks and uphold organizational values.
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Responsibilities
Conduct and oversee ER investigations globally, including complex and high-risk cases (e.g., discrimination, harassment, retaliation, misconduct)
Establish and maintain global policies, protocols, and playbooks for case intake, assessment, documentation, resolution, and aftercare
Ensure adherence to local laws, works council/union requirements, and regulatory standards
Partner with Legal and Compliance to mitigate risk and maintain defensibility
Deliver training and resources to managers and HRBPs on issue-spotting, investigation protocols, and handling sensitive situations
Build regional ER team capability for consistent execution
Work with key stakeholders and leverage case management tool to create dashboards and analytics to track case volume, trends, time-to-resolution, and outcomes
Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership for proactive risk management
Leverage technology, inclusive of AI, to streamline case handling and strengthen root-cause analysis
Evolve investigation methodologies in line with global best practices
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR, Legal, Compliance, Global Safety & Security, and senior business leaders on employee risk matters and interventions
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in Employee Relations, Employment Law, Compliance, or related field, with significant experience leading investigations and developing standard operating procedures
Strong knowledge of global employment law, compliance requirements, and best practices in investigations
Demonstrated ability to lead a global investigations team and manage high-risk, sensitive cases
Exceptional judgment, discretion, and ability to balance legal, business, and employee considerations
Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills; proven ability to present insights and recommendations to senior executives
Experience building scalable investigation frameworks, tools, and processes across geographies
Benefits
Short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
Long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award
Company
Adobe
Adobe is a software company that provides its users with digital marketing and media solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$2.5MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Shantanu Narayen
CEO
Dan Durn
Chief Financial Officer
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