Employee Relations Business Partner
About the role
We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. As an Employee Relations Business Partner, you will play a critical supporting role on the Employee Relations team. You’ll assist with the day-to-day employee relations operations, ensuring we maintain a fair, compliant, and supportive workplace.
This role is based in our Chicago, IL and Westlake, TX offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community.
Responsibilities
- Align employee relations (ER) policies with legal requirements and company values
- Assist with tracking feedback, conducting research, compiling data, and coordinating updates with internal stakeholders
- Support cross-functional partners by preparing resources, scheduling meetings, and tracking follow-ups
- Assist in ER investigations and observe interviews under the guidance of senior ER team members
- Collaborate with Learning & Development and Legal to support ER-related training initiatives
- Maintain accurate case records in HR Acuity, ensure documentation meets compliance standards, and produce routine reports
- Assist in managing severance agreements and accommodation logistics, including documentation and vendor communication
- Monitor the ER team inbox, respond to standard inquiries, and escalate complex or sensitive matters as needed
Requirements
- 10 years of HR experience, including a minimum of 3 years in employee relations or HR business partner roles in dynamic, high-growth environments
- Ability to collaborate across levels and departments to support ER strategies and outcomes
- Knowledge of core HR practices and employment laws at both the state and federal level
- Familiarity with ER areas, such as performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution
- Ability to analyze people data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail
- Experience with HR tools, including case management systems (e.g., HR Acuity)
Benefits
- Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
- Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
- Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
- Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces
Pay
Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones.
- Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC): $166,000—$195,000 USD
- Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL): $146,000—$172,000 USD
- Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL): $129,000—$152,000 USD
In addition to the base pay range, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.