Sr People Relations Advisor

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What we do: 

The People Relations team is dedicated to fostering a healthy, productive relationship between employees and the organization. Their role involves promoting a positive work environment, investigating employee concerns, and resolving conflicts that may impact workplace dynamics. Additionally, the People Relations team oversees the company compliance standards, policies, and accommodations.   

What You'll do:  

• Manage and ensure compliance with all employment law regulations, social relations and practices for countries in EMEA where TDD operates. 

• Proactively identify, manage and monitor risks and propose improvements and risk mitigation strategies. 

• Interpret, communicate and maintain ER policies and processes. 

• Responsible for creating regional policies to include creating/updating regional EMEA employee handbook including countries where TDD operates. 

• Effectively manage ER cases including investigations, disciplinary issues, grievances, interpersonal employee conflicts, performance management concerns, involuntary exits (including redundancies) and other employee-related matters to successful resolution. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor in the employee experience by building and facilitating people relations and compliance processes that emphasize fair, consistent, and respectful outcomes. 

• Lead and own the end-to-end resolution of complex employee relations issues. 

• Partner with Legal as needed to ensure policies and practices comply with applicable country and local laws and regulations. 

• Continue to refine and evolve regional guidelines and compliance repository. 

• Ensure required compliance and regulatory trainings are launched and tracked according to local requirements. 

Who you are:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; relevant master’s degree, or law degree a plus. 

• Experience working in employee/labour relations with solid, working knowledge of relevant best practices. 

• Relevant experience working in ER/LR, HR or HR shared service function. 

• Strong ability to build trust, along with demonstrated ability to drive and lead results. 

• Experience with EU work councils, unions and negotiations. 

• Stellar communication skills, conflict management and resolution skills with experience in delivering sensitive messaging of all types to a wide variety of stakeholders. 

• Results driven ability with problem analysis and resolution skills. 

• Openness to occasional travel as needed. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  

• Proven ability to work with all levels of the organization and across functional areas.  

• Agile and able to adapt as projects and priorities change and able to remain composed, positive, and gritty in the face of any setbacks or challenges.   

• Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives and to discover solutions and build consensus.  

• Generous and open communication style. 

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.