Rubrik: Employee Relations Partner & HR for HR — United States

About Rubrik

Rubrik provides data-security and resilience technology for organisations facing cyberattacks, malicious activity and operational disruption. Its recruitment material discusses protecting enterprise information, including data held in business software and cloud environments. The described portfolio includes security and protection for SaaS applications, with attention to access, backup and recovery. Its business connects the technical handling of information with an organisation's ability to keep critical data protected and to recover when normal operations are disrupted.

The position and its setting

Rubrik lists Employee Relations Partner & HR for HR in United States, under reference 8279108. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: People
• Employer listing date: 14 October 2026

Responsibilities and work described

• The Employee Relations (ER) Partner is a hands-on, execution-focused role within the People Team, responsible for running workplace investigations and resolving employee relations matters across Rubrik’s three organisations: R&D, GTM and G&A
• This role serves as a trusted advisor to Business Partners, Legal, People leaders and managers, ensuring employee concerns are addressed consistently, objectively, and in alignment with company policies and employment laws
• Work: with our Business Partners, Legal and People leaders, you will conduct thorough, impartial investigations, provide expert ER guidance, support consistent, risk-informed decision making and deliver clear, well-documented outcomes
• This role also serves as our “HR for HR”: the trusted, impartial point of contact for ER matters involving members of the People Team, providing independent oversight, ensuring those matters are handled with objectivity and confidentiality
• Work: to the shared ER case methodology, documentation standards and governance set centrally by the People Team, helping us deliver a consistent employee and manager experience across every function and region
• This role helps ensure Rubrik maintains a fair and legally compliant workplace by:
• Delivery: objective, high-quality workplace investigations
• Delivery: expert guidance on complex employee relations matters
• Driving consistency in employee relations practices and outcomes
• Delivery: insights that inform policy, process and leadership decisions
• Reporting line: Senior Director HRBP & dotted line into our Internal Employment Counsel
• This is a US-focused role, with opportunities to be involved in or drive aspects of our international ER cases
• Investigations and case execution
• Own the end-to-end execution of workplace investigations across R&D, GTM and G&A, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and policy violations: scoping, planning, neutral fact-finding interviews, credibility assessments, findings and recommendations
• Collaboration: with Internal Legal to develop and execute investigation plans, and recommend appropriate resolutions to Business Partners, People leaders and other stakeholders
• Act as liaison to external counsel and investigators on HR-related investigations

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 - 7+ years of direct experience conducting workplace investigations, including allegations of harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and to a high standard, from intake through to final report
• Knowledge: federal, state and local laws and statutes governing employment policies and practices
• Understanding and application of workplace investigation best practices and standards, including conducting neutral fact-finding interviews, credibility assessments and maintaining confidentiality
• Sound judgement and discretion in handling highly sensitive and confidential matters, including those involving colleagues within the People Team
• Experience supporting multiple business functions (for example engineering, sales and corporate functions) and building credibility with leaders at all levels
• Planning, organisation and time management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple matters in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Communicate objectively with employees and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Business acumen and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Experience: international ER matters and working alongside external and internal counsel
• Experience using case-management or intake and triage tooling, and reporting on ER trends and metrics
• Experience: a technology or high-growth environment
• The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits
• The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location
• Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training
• US (SF Bay Area, DC Metro, NYC, Seattle) Pay Range
• $148,400 — $222,600 USD
• US2 (all other US offices/remote) Pay Range
• $133,600 — $200,400 USD

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Advertised location: United States

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Rubrik

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Relevant skills

• AI/ML
• AI
• process improvement
• audit
• sales
• training
• stakeholder management
• communication
• partnership development