Senior Manager, Employee Relations

About Weee!

Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider, Reuters and TechCrunch.

Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M+ in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing.

This role is onsite 5 days a week in Fremont, CA

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Employee Relations at Weee! by identifying, investigating, and resolving complex and sensitive HR issues while ensuring compliance and fostering positive workplace relations.

• Investigate highly sensitive HR and employee relations matters, including conducting interviews; analyzing data from internal systems; case adjudication; consulting and collaborating with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Legal, and third-party vendors; preparing reports; and owning investigation outcomes and closeout.

• Independently manage assigned ER casework, bringing investigations to closure quickly, thoroughly, and definitively.

• Advise on and oversee disciplinary, remediation, and corrective action plans in partnership with HRBPs, Legal, and business leaders.

• Design, collect, and analyze ER case data and employee feedback to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for proactive issue mitigation and continuous improvement.

• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Operations, Logistics, and Safety teams to support operational goals while maintaining fair and consistent employee relations practices.

• Guide, coach, and train people managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and foundational Employee Relations practices in alignment with company philosophy and policies.

• Handle sensitive, urgent, and crisis-oriented situations with sound judgment, discretion, and under tight timelines; travel as necessary.

• Lead the development, review, and coordination of Employee Relations policies and people programs to ensure they are scalable, compliant, aligned with company values, and support a great place to work for all Weee! employees.

• Partner in the review and evolution of people programs, policies, and practices to strengthen workplace culture, fairness, and transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or specialized training in labor/employee relations preferred, or equivalent practical experience.

• Substantial experience in Employee Relations and/or HR Business Partner roles, including complex investigations and advisory work.

• Deep subject matter expertise in U.S. employment laws and regulations (e.g., Title VII, FEHA, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, FLSA).

• Proven experience conducting investigative fieldwork, including interviews, data analysis, documentation, summaries, and timelines.

• Demonstrated ability to balance legal requirements, business objectives, and individual employee needs.

• Experience supporting both salaried and hourly workforces in high-headcount environments such as corporate, retail, fulfillment centers, distribution centers, or manufacturing.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, coaching, influencing, and facilitation skills.

• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally with HR, Operations, Legal, and Safety teams.

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments and managing sensitive or crisis situations with professionalism and discretion.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMO packages

• 401k, 4% company match

• Equity and Bonus

• Vacation, sick and holiday time off

• Monthly mobile stipend

• Monthly Weee! Points credits

Compensation Range

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $153,000-180,500

• This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits

• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location

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Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated at Weee!. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application, please email us at [email protected].

For more jobs and to find out more about Weee!, visit our career page: https://about.sayweee.com/careers

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