Okta · 1 day ago
Senior Director, Employee Relations & Compliance
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$260K/yr - $325K/yr
10+ years expOkta is The World’s Identity Company, focused on providing secure access and authentication. They are seeking a Senior Director of Employee Relations and Compliance to lead their global ER&C function, ensuring fairness and trust while managing complex employee matters and enhancing workplace experience.
CRMEnterprise SoftwareIdentity ManagementIT InfrastructureManagement Information SystemsSoftwareWeb Development
Responsibilities
Define and evolve the global ER strategy, frameworks, and policies to align with our high-growth trajectory
Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing global team, fostering a culture of trusted partnership and expert issue management
Drive key strategic initiatives, including the integration of ER&C processes into HR systems such as ServiceNow and Workday, and ensure compliance with emerging regulations, such as the EU Pay Transparency Directive
Serve as the lead escalation point for the most complex and sensitive ER&C matters, including large-scale organizational changes and crisis situations
Oversee complex investigations, ensuring outcomes are consistent, legally sound, and reinforce our company values
Proactively identify and mitigate ER&C risks by analyzing trends and anticipating systemic issues before they impact the business
Partner with Legal and Security on any escalations and mitigate active risk while assessing root cause and developing remediation plans
Champion the use of ER&C analytics to deliver insights that inform business decisions, shape policy, and improve the employee experience
Translate complex data into clear, strategic recommendations for senior leadership that drive proactive organizational and process changes
Evolve our reporting capabilities to measure the impact and efficiency of ER&C programs and services
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, People Business Partners, and COEs on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and critical ER&C decisions
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Security, and HR COEs to design and implement robust policies, training, and incident response protocols
Enhance manager capability and accountability in handling complex workplace concerns through targeted, data-informed enablement
Qualification
Required
10+ years progressive experience in employee relations, employment law, or HR leadership in a global, fast-paced tech or similar environment
Proven track record leading global ER&C functions, scaling global processes, and leveraging metrics for large, complex global organizations
Deep proficiency in investigations, conflict resolution, risk mitigation, global compliance, and performance management
Exceptional judgment with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to translate data and trends into action
Strong coach and mentor with demonstrated ability to develop ER&C talent
High emotional intelligence and empathy balanced with sound business judgment
Credibility as a partner to senior stakeholders
Comfort navigating ambiguity and change with urgency and care
Preferred
Experience leading ER&C across global, hybrid, and distributed environments
Familiarity with employment law and compliance frameworks across key jurisdictions
Background in technology, software, or high-growth industries
JD or relevant legal expertise
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
Company
Okta
Okta is a management platform that secures critical resources from cloud to ground for workforce and customers.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.23BKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalAndreessen Horowitz
2020-06-08Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2017-04-06IPO
2017-03-30Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Todd McKinnon
CEO & Co-Founder
Frederic Kerrest
Vice-Chairman & Co-Founder
Recent News
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