Senior Employee Relations & Compliance Partner

Job Title: Senior Employee Relations & Compliance Partner

Location: Fremont

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: VP HR/Sr. Director HR

Hybrid- 4 days in office.

Position Summary

The Senior Employee Relations & Compliance Partner plays a critical role in fostering a fair, compliant, and inclusive workplace culture. This role leads complex employee relations (ER) investigations, provides strategic guidance to leaders, ensures ongoing compliance with employment laws, and supports the development of consistent HR policies and practices. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor with deep expertise in ER, risk mitigation, and change management across a dynamic and high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Lead, conduct, and document complex, sensitive, and high-risk employee relations investigations, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations.
• Provide coaching and counsel to managers and employees on performance issues, conflict resolution, workplace conduct, and escalated concerns.
• Review, assess, and recommend actions on disciplinary matters, performance improvement plans, and terminations to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Partner with HRBPs, Legal, and Security teams on ER matters that require cross-functional collaboration.
  
  

Compliance & Risk Management

• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., ADA, FMLA, EEO, wage and hour).
• Lead compliance reviews, audits, and risk assessments to identify gaps and drive mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures in alignment with evolving legal requirements and company values.
• Support the management of mandatory reporting requirements and external agency responses (EEOC, DOL, state agencies).
  
  

Training & Education

• Develop and deliver training for leaders and HRBPs on ER topics such as respectful performance management and policy compliance.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in ER best practices and regulatory trends to upskill leaders and HR partners.
  
  

Data & Insights

• Analyze ER trends and root causes to proactively identify organizational risks.
• Present insights and recommendations to HR leadership to support continuous improvement and prevent future issues.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
• 7 years of experience in employee relations, investigations, or HR compliance, ideally in a high-growth or complex organizational environment.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. employment law, regulatory requirements, and HR best practices.
• Strong investigative skills, including interviewing, documentation, and evidence assessment.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
• Strong communication, influence, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proven experience managing multiple complex cases with urgency and accuracy.
• Ability to build trust with leaders and employees at all levels and lead through ambiguity.
  
  

Key Skills

At TD SYNNEX, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.

What's In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It's not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.
  
  

Don't meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

At TD SYNNEX, we're proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you're excited about working for our company and believe you're a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a team that represents and empowers a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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