Employee Relations Partner

The Employee Relations Partner at Podium is responsible for providing strategic input on HR policies, managing high-priority employee relations situations, coaching managers on performance management, owning high-impact People Operations projects, and ensuring new hires have a seamless onboarding experience.

To qualify for the Employee Relations Partner role at Podium, candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a business partner capacity, over 5 years of experience in People Operations, and a bachelor's degree in Business Management, Human Resource Management, or a related field.

The Employee Relations Partner can significantly enhance Podium’s company culture by developing inclusive HR policies, providing guidance on employee development, and establishing a positive onboarding process, all while promoting the company's core operating principles.

Candidates for the Employee Relations Partner role at Podium should possess strong interpersonal communication skills, the ability to think strategically, project management capabilities, and a data-driven mindset to effectively educate partners and solve problems in a dynamic environment.

Podium offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Employee Relations Partner position, including generous vacation time, life insurance, paid parental leave, medical and dental coverage, a 401k plan with company matching, and wellness programs, including an onsite gym and childcare center.

When discussing your experience with employee relations, focus on specific situations you've navigated, the methods you employed to resolve them, and how these experiences will enable you to effectively manage employee relations at Podium.

In your response, share specific coaching strategies you've implemented in previous roles, emphasizing the importance of providing training and resources that empower managers to handle performance issues effectively.

Discuss your approach to crafting HR policies, including gathering stakeholder feedback, aligning with business goals, and ensuring compliance while maintaining a positive employee experience.

Share techniques you use to prioritize projects, such as utilizing project management tools, assessing project impact, and maintaining open communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Provide a specific example, detailing your thought process, actions taken, and the ultimate resolution. This demonstrates your problem-solving skills and ability to handle challenging situations.

Highlight how you use data to inform decisions, track progress, and improve HR initiatives, reinforcing your alignments with the company’s strategic goals.

Discuss methods you’ve implemented to ensure onboarding success, including structured training sessions, mentorship programs, and ongoing feedback mechanisms.

Explain your strategies for encouraging open communication, facilitating team-building activities, and creating forums for sharing ideas and best practices.

Discuss your commitment to professional development through attending workshops, subscribing to industry publications, and participating in HR networks.

Share your enthusiasm for Podium’s mission, culture, and values, and how your personal and professional goals align with the company’s objectives.