People Relations Partner

Join to apply for the People Relations Partner (APAC) role at Deel . About Deel Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster and more compliantly. Why you should join As the fastest-growing SaaS company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world‑class companies—breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We’re not just building software; we’re creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are. Overview The People Relations Partner provides consistent, fair and compliant support to HR Business Partners, managers and team members in resolving employee relations matters. The role focuses on managing day‑to‑day team member relations issues, supporting disciplinary processes, assisting with investigations and coordinating off‑boarding activities in accordance with company policy and applicable laws and regulations. What You'll Do Provide consistent, practical people relations support to managers and team members to address day‑to‑day employee relations issues including conflict resolution, disciplinary action and/or performance concerns, in adherence with all local, state, federal and international laws and regulations. Support the management of terminations for all work types, including coordinating documentation, workflows and required approvals, escalating to and supporting Senior People Relations Partners with complex cases as required. Assist with the off‑boarding process to include but not limited to initiating workflows, preparing documentation and ensuring the required steps are completed accurately and on time for all termination types and for all worker types. Support investigations into team member issues to ensure they are resolved in adherence to all company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations and manage resolution. Liaise directly with Legal, People Operations, HR Experience, Payroll, HR Business Partners and People Success to support processing, administering, facilitating and otherwise delivering compliant conflict resolution and terminations. Analyze employee relations data and case trends to help identify recurring team member relations trends and flag opportunities for process improvement or manager education. Support the creation, maintenance and use of standard operating procedures for investigations to include conducting fair, neutral and timely investigations in accordance with company policies and procedures and federal, state and international laws and regulations. Partner with People Success to support the provision of guidance and training to managers in handling of team member relations matters, including company policy interpretation, handling conflict resolutions, managing disciplinary actions and compliant termination guidance. What You'll Need Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in team member relations, with exposure to investigations, disciplinary actions and terminations. Working knowledge of employment law principles and HR best practices with the ability to apply guidance under supervision and upgrade when appropriate. What You Bring Ability to support sensitive investigations and identify violations of federal, state and local regulations and/or company policies. Strong organizational, analytical and negotiation skills. Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to remain impartial during investigations. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization. Ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to upskill and train on technology and functional aspects of case management systems, HRIS, compliance tools. Flexibility to operate successfully and excel in a hyper‑growth, ever‑changing, fast‑paced environment. Capable of multitasking, highly organized, with excellent time‑management skills. Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices. Proficiency in Google Suite required. Working knowledge of employment law in APAC regions such as Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, China, Japan, etc., or the ability to learn and leverage internal knowledge bases. Ability to travel internationally for off‑sites and events. Strong desire and preference to work in a fully remote, global environment. We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build the future of work. Total Rewards Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards and perks, our total rewards programmes reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. Some things you’ll enjoy Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location. Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country. The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access. At Deel, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function General Business, Management and Business Development Industries Human Resources Services #J-18808-Ljbffr