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Company Overview

At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to:

• Build and enhance our proven security platform.

• Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture.

• Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel.

• Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges.

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

The Role: Employee Relations Director

The Employee Relations Director will be responsible for developing processes and policies related to employee relations, managing and resolving highly complex employee relations issues, conducting thorough investigations into workplace complaints, and providing guidance and support to both employees and management within their assigned region. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong understanding of employment laws and regulations.

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Your day-to-day

• Develop and implement employee relations strategies, policies, and programs to support a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

• Lead and oversee the resolution of complex employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution.

• Provide expert guidance and consultation to HR business partners, managers, and leaders on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and employment laws.

• Collaborate with legal counsel and compliance teams to ensure HR practices and policies comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Conduct training and development programs for managers and HR professionals on effective employee relations practices, conflict resolution techniques, and workplace harassment prevention.

• Coordinate and facilitate investigations training and other ER learning and development activities to the HR Business Partner team.

• Implement proactive measures to enhance employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction through effective employee relations initiatives and programs.

• Develop metrics and analytics to monitor employee relations trends, identify areas of concern, and implement strategies to address issues and improve employee relations outcomes.

• Partner with HR leadership and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and best practices in employee relations processes and policies.

• Work with the global HR Business Partner team to ensure the appropriate processes are in place to manage employee relations issues with respect to local practice and laws.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in employee relations, labor relations, or HR leadership roles.

• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices related to employee relations and labor relations.

• Experience working with global HR teams

• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact and diplomacy.

• Proven track record of successfully leading employee relations initiatives and programs in a large, complex organization.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to drive employee relations strategies.

Why Proofpoint

As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best, the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and treating them well is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in 30 countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint’s amazing culture!

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: 177,750.00 - 260,700.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 142,950.00 - 209,660.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 129,750.00 - 190,300.00 USD

Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.

To view additional awards, please visit www.proofpoint.com/us/news#awards

Proofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos.

We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers’ sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees.

Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide.

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace.

At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to:

• Build and enhance our proven security platform

• Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture

• Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel

• Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

   

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.