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Manager, Employee Relations - Center of Excellence

QualtricsHybrid, Onsite
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At Qualtrics, we create software the world’s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.
When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 6,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing.

Leader, Global Employee Relations Center of Excellence


Why We Have This Role


The Leader of the Global Employee Relations Centre of Excellence will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive employee relations strategy that aligns with our company's vision, values, and global business objectives. This individual will oversee the creation and implementation of policies and practices designed to foster a positive work environment, minimize risk, and ensure legal compliance across all of our global operations. This role reports to the Global Leader of Business Partnering and Employee Relations.

How You'll Find Success


  • Oversee the Global Employee Relations Centre of Excellence, providing strategic direction and leadership to a team of employee relations professionals.
  • Establish and maintain a deep understanding of labor laws and employee relations practices across various regions and countries to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop, plan, and implement policies and procedures that promote a positive employer-employee relationship and contribute to an overall high level of employee engagement.
  • Lead the resolution of complex employee relations issues, including investigations of misconduct, harassment, discrimination, etc.
  • Provide expert guidance and support to HR Business Partners, management, and other stakeholders regarding employee relations matters.

How You'll Grow


  • Design and deliver training programs for managers and Qualtrics’ People Team on key employee relations topics such as performance management, conflict resolution, and employment law.
  • Partner with the legal department to mitigate risks and manage employment-related litigation strategies.
  • Monitor and analyze trends in employee relations issues, using data to inform decision-making and policy development.

Things You'll Do


  • Ensure that the employee relations practices are consistent, fair, and aligned with company values and culture across all global locations.
  • As a critical Centre of Excellence will  contribute to overall HR strategy and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Employee Relations Centre of Excellence, implementing best practices and innovative solutions to enhance service delivery.

What We're Looking For On Your Resume


  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, Law, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MA, MBA) preferred.
  • Extensive experience in employee relations, labor law, or a related HR discipline, with a proven track record of successfully leading global employee relations initiatives.
  • Broad knowledge of international labor standards and experience navigating complex employee relations issues in a multicultural and multinational business environment.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proactive, strategic thinker with a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
  • Experience dealing with unions and works councils, including collective bargaining and labor disputes, preferred.
  • Ability to travel internationally as required.

What You Should Know About This Team


  • Office environment with regular operating hours; however, flexibility to accommodate global time zones is necessary.
  • International travel may be required.

Our Team's Favorite Perks and Benefits


  • Work life integration is deeply important to us - we have frequent office events, team outings, and happy hours
  • Qualtrics Experience Program - $1,500 for an experience of your choosing (eligible after a year)
  • We take pride in our offices design aiming at fostering creativity from our rooftop views to an open and collaborative work space
  • On top of standard benefits package (medical employees and their families, dental, vision, life insurance, etc) we provide snacks, drinks, and free lunches in our office
  • We believe in sharing Qualtrics success which is part of the compensation for all employees

The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model: Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life.Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.Applicants in the United States of America have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

Family & Medical Leave Act



Equal Opportunity Employment



Employee Polygraph Protection Act


Qualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact/recruiter know.Not finding a role that’s the right fit for now? Qualtrics Insiders is the one-stop shop for all things Qualtrics Life.

Sign up for exclusive access to content created with you in mind and get the scoop on what we have going on at Qualtrics - upcoming events, behind the scenes stories from the team, interview tips, hot jobs, and more. No spam - we promise! You'll hear from us two times a month max with fresh, totally tailored info - so be sure to stay connected as you explore your best role and company fit.For full-time positions, this pay range is for base per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be included in an employment offer, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and other benefits, based on eligibility criteria.Washington State Annual Pay Transparency Range$143,000—$260,500 USD

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Life at Qualtrics

How do you turn a customer into a fanatic An employee into an ambassador A product into an obsession A brand into a religion With experiences. The write-home, tell-everyone-you-know kind of experiences. Qualtrics Experience Management (XM) is the only software platform that helps brands continually assess the quality of their four core experiencescustomers, employees, products, and brands. With Qualtrics XM, organizations can be at every meaningful touchpoint, for every experience, and predict which changes will resonate most with stakeholders. At Qualtrics, our mission is to close the experience gap.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Competitive salaries based on industry standards and individual performance.2. Performance-based bonuses tied to our company's success and your personal achievements.3. Annual experience bonus of $1,500 that can be used for an experience or skill development opportunity of your choice.4. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, and wellness reimbursement programs.5. Gym membership discounts and access to onsite fitness facilities.6. Work-life integration with flexible work arrangements and a supportive office environment that encourages collaboration and creativity.7. A commitment to inclusion by providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.8. Our hybrid work model allows you the flexibility to choose between working from home or in-office two days per week based on your preference.9. We believe that our team's diversity and unique skill sets are key drivers of success, as we strive towards delivering exceptional results for our clients while fostering a culture of growth and innovation.10. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our continuous improvement efforts, process optimization initiatives, and strategic risk-taking approach that encourages complex problem solving within collaborative teams.
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