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full-timeEmployee Relations & Compliance Manager
Okta · San Francisco, California
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. We are currently seeking an Employee Relations & Compliance Manager to become part of our global Employee Relations team. This role will be responsible for responding to escalated concerns of potential policy violations; leading workplace investigations end-to-end; delivering recommendations around employee corrective action and influencing leaders accordingly; consulting with and advising People Consultants, managers, and senior leaders on other sensitive employment situations, including complex performance management escalations; supporting alternative dispute resolution; guiding organizational restructurings and position eliminations; and managing severance agreements resulting from involuntary terminations. This role may also support various other People team initiatives and compliance projects in the interest of accelerating Okta’s growth, driving high-performance culture, and simplifying how the People team operates. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct prompt and thorough investigations into potential policy violations, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, and other misconduct. Conduct investigatory interviews, gather other relevant evidence, write investigation reports, collaborate with cross-functional partners as needed, and debrief stakeholders. Calibrate and present recommendations for formal disciplinary action and/or other employee corrective action based on investigation findings. Work with leaders to influence their alignment consistent with Okta’s values and the Code of Conduct. Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures. Thoroughly document investigative efforts internally using a case management system. Foster effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders, including but not limited to: People Business Partners, People Consultants, Employment Legal, Ethics & Compliance Legal, Learning and Development, and People Operations. Coach People Consultants, managers, and senior leaders on how to appropriately manage and resolve moderately complex ER issues and performance management issues. Support Okta’s leaders and PBPs with performance management and position elimination matters, in partnership with Employment Legal, providing recommendations and guidance in line with Okta’s established guidelines. Partner with team members throughout the People organization to communicate and educate on policies, procedures, and compliance. Collaborate with Employee Relations leadership to scale and refine the employee relations function, including development of reactive and proactive initiatives, production of data analytics, and providing global employee relations support, ensuring an equitable and transparent employee experience across the company. Participate in the development and deployment of ER-related training and other team projects as needed. Knowledge & Requirements: Strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment, as demonstrated by strong written and oral communication, and high emotional intelligence. Formal writing ability. Can succinctly capture findings, analysis, and recommendations via written reports and summaries. Able to document investigative findings in a clear and logical manner through organized notes of witness interviews and/or summaries of other key evidence. Ability to use independent judgment, reasoning, problem-solving skills, and creativity in helping internal business customers resolve complex personnel matters. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. Develop trust and rapport and influence cross-functional partners and business leaders. Remain respectful and empathetic when confronted with difficult and uncomfortable situations surrounding an investigation and/or performance management. Able to handle confidential information in a mature and professional manner. Ability to navigate ambiguity within a fast moving and changing environment. Project management experience or experience as a key project contributor. Effective at managing time and resources while prioritizing and balancing multiple commitments with some input from the manager. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum 8+ years of relevant employee relations experience, focused on ER investigations, employment legal, performance management, and/or HRBP experiences. Solid understanding of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws. Comfortable working with any level of employee
| Role | Employee Relations & Compliance Manager |
|---|---|
| Company | Okta |
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-21 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4About Okta
Okta, Inc. is an Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) company founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco. The company provides identity and access management solutions for workforces, customers, and AI agents. Its offerings include the Okta Platform for governance and the Auth0 Platform for authentication. Okta’s services are designed to secure human and machine identities, helping organizations manage access across their digital ecosystems. The company serves a diverse client base, including major government agencies and two-thirds of the Fortune 100, supporting thousands of organizations globally in securing their business operations and digital infrastructure.
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