Senior Employee Relations Partner

**Who we are**Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.Working at Samsara means you'll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that's shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you'll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.**About the role**:- **You want to impact the industries that run our world**: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.- **You are the architect of your own career**: If you put in the work, this role won't be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.- **You're energized by our opportunity**: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.- **You want to be with the best**:At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.**In this role, you will**:- Advise, coach, and guide all levels of management around complex employee relations decisions such as business conduct, performance management, terminations, people policies, guidelines, and practices- Work with the People Partners and Legal to ensure that employee relations issues are addressed in a robust and consistent manner, adhering to legal expectations and guidelines- Evolve how we address employee relations matters across the company, by looking at principles, people, processes, and technology- Support business leaders to handle workplace concerns and co-create action plans and provide intervention as necessary- Ensure that effective and robust documentation techniques are used and maintain accurate, confidential records regarding all reported matters and fact-finding documentation- Maintain the highest level of integrity when managing employee relations issues and managing reported matters- Use HR analytics and data to identify trends, diagnose root cause issues, and make data-driven recommendations to the business and People teams to drive strategic programs and change- Advocate for an inclusive workplace as part of our broader DEI programs- Drive accountability and operational excellence in everything we do from case management to delivering on priorities and projects- Stay attuned to organizational and operational changes across the company to identify potential employee relations risks and develop plans to address proactively- Partner closely with Talent Development, DEI, People Operations, and other internal departments to bring an employee experience lens to the programs, policies, and processes- Support training initiatives and the continual development of management toolkits for leaders- Participate and direct projects as an integral member of the People team- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices**Minimum requirements for the role**:- 8+ years of relevant work experience; including deep domain experience in the areas of employee relations, workplace conflict, and performance management- Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish and English- Knowledge of and experience with international labor practices in Mexico- Ability to support Pacific Time Zone business hours- Ability to travel to Samsara office or offsite events as needed- Strong business and people acumen, as well as consulting, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills- Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.- Ability to work collaboratively, spearhead and influence at all levels within the organization, and make judgments while keeping all partners and leaders informed- Strong attention to detail in the documentation of employee relations issues- Ability to remain t