Employee Relations Partner at Moniepoint Inc.

About the role

• The Employee Relations Partner is a strategic advisor and subject matter expert responsible for maintaining a fair, compliant, and high-performance workplace culture.
• This role exists to ensure that employee relations (ER) practices not only mitigate risk but also strengthen trust, engagement, and organizational integrity across Moniepoint’s global operations.
• Beyond case management, the Principal ER Partner acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders and HRBPs, providing thought leadership on policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and cultural alignment.
• The role balances business pragmatism with empathy and legal compliance, enabling leaders to make informed, people-centered decisions that reinforce Moniepoint’s values.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders, HRBPs, and Legal teams to resolve complex employee relations cases with fairness, consistency, and business alignment.
• Provide expert guidance on disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations, and terminations, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and internal policies.
• Act as a strategic consultant to leadership teams, identifying systemic issues and recommending proactive interventions to minimize ER risks.
• Analyze ER trends, patterns, and case data to identify root causes, drive preventive strategies, and inform policy updates.
• Partner with the Head of Employee Relations to design, review, and implement employee relations frameworks, policies, and toolkits across entities.
• Build ER capability across the People Team and business leaders through coaching, education, and practical toolkits.
• Support change management initiatives and culture programs that foster open communication, inclusion, and psychological safety.
• Lead or support sensitive investigations involving complex or high-risk matters, ensuring due process and confidentiality throughout.
• Serve as a trusted voice of objectivity, balancing employee advocacy and organizational needs in every decision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of progressive HR or Employee Relations experience, including direct case management in a complex or regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and employment practices across multiple geographies (experience within Africa is an advantage).
• Proven experience managing investigations, conflict resolution, and policy enforcement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders confidently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, or relevant Legal/ER specialization).
• Experience in fintech, banking, or other high-growth, multi-entity organizations.
• Demonstrated success implementing ER frameworks or leading cross-functional risk mitigation initiatives.