Dropbox · 2 weeks ago
Senior Employee Relations Business Partner
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$149K/yr - $202K/yr
8+ years expDropbox is a global community focused on innovative ways of working, and they are seeking a Senior Employee Relations Business Partner. This role involves providing expert employee relations services, conducting complex investigations, and developing strategies to enhance employee engagement and culture.
CollaborationEnterprise SoftwareFile SharingPrivate CloudWeb Hosting
Responsibilities
Provide strategic partnership and guidance to leaders and Dropboxers, ensuring fairness, consistency, and employee advocacy
Build trust and credibility across the organization by maintaining confidentiality, balancing business and employee needs, and modeling integrity
Lead highly sensitive and complex investigations end-to-end, including harassment, bullying, retaliation, discrimination, hostile work environment, and violations of Dropbox policies
Collaborate closely with Employment Legal and HR Business Partners to assess issues, determine outcomes, and recommend next steps
Serve as the primary point of contact for HRBPs and People Partners, coaching and providing guidance on ER questions, concerns, and case strategy
Evolve investigative frameworks, documentation standards, performance management guidance, and ER-related best practices - in line with business needs and best in class practice
Improve, design, and roll out processes, guidelines, and programs that reinforce a positive employee relations environment
Maintain an ER case management system; produce dashboards and insights to identify trends and organizational risks
Analyze ER and workforce data to develop strategies that strengthen engagement, culture, and leadership effectiveness
Act as a culture ambassador who models inclusion, empathy, and fairness
Contribute to initiatives that strengthen Dropbox’s culture and the employee experience
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in Employee Relations, HR Business Partnering, or related roles, with extensive experience leading complex and sensitive workplace investigations
Strong working knowledge of employment and equal employment opportunity laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA)
Proven experience partnering with employment legal counsel on investigations and risk mitigation
Exceptional judgment, discretion, and integrity in handling confidential information and determining investigation outcomes
Strong communication skills, including interviewing, writing investigative reports, and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders
A data-driven mindset, with experience analyzing trends, generating insights, and leveraging data to inform people-related decisions
Proven ability to influence, coach, and partner with senior leaders, ICs, and cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Legal, HRBPs)
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, demonstrating agility, adaptability, and strong prioritization across a varied ER caseload
Comfortable operating in a Virtual First, distributed environment
Proficiency using design thinking to understand employee needs, rapidly prototype improvements, and iterate based on data
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools in the flow of work, with comfort and fluency using AI to enhance productivity and decision-making
Willingness to travel occasionally as business needs require
Preferred
Formal training or certification in labor/employee relations or workplace investigations (e.g., AWI)
Prior experience navigating employee relations across multiple countries or jurisdictions
Experience in a high-growth, tech, or similarly dynamic industry
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting
Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and more, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh
Income Protection Plans: Life and disability insurance
Business Travel Protection: Travel medical and accident insurance
Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness, learning and development, food and groceries, and much more
Parental benefits including: Parental Leave, Child and Adult Care, Day Care FSA, Fertility Benefits, Adoption and Surrogacy Support, and Lactation Support
Access to over 10,000 global co-working spaces through Gable.tomaking it easy to book flexible workspaces for collaboration or individual work
Quarterly Cell phone and internet allowance
Mental health and wellness benefits
Disability and neurodivergence support benefits
Company
Dropbox
Dropbox is a smart workspace company that provides secure file sharing, collaboration, and storage solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.41BKey Investors
JP Morgan ChaseJPMorgan PartnersBlackRock
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2018-03-23IPO
2017-03-30Debt Financing· $600M
Leadership Team
Drew Houston
Founder & CEO
Arash Ferdowsi
Co-Founder
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