• Job Description

  Req#: P745222

  About the team

  The Zillow Group Legal and Compliance Department is a team of skilled legal professionals and fun people who enjoy working in a collegial environment within an innovative, fast-paced tech, real estate, and media company. We are dedicated to excellence and to finding creative solutions to sophisticated legal issues in an efficient and effective manner and in close partnership with our clients.

  About the role

  The Zillow Group Legal and Compliance Department is looking for a skilled and experienced human resources or workplace investigations professional to join our employment team (“People Legal”) as an Employee Relations Investigator. This position will be responsible for working under the direction of People Legal to conduct investigations regarding potential violations of company policy in partnership with the HR team. Prior experience advising on or running employee relations investigations in an in-house environment is required. Additional experience and familiarity with the ADA, FMLA, and state and local equivalent requirements is preferred. In this role, you will:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of laws, regulations, concepts, and practices applicable to workplace investigations, accommodations, and leave, and advise the human resources team in partnership with People Legal, as needed.

  • Lead and run multiple prompt, thorough, fair, and timely investigations of complex employee relations issues in a fast-paced environment with little supervision, including intake meetings, background research, investigative interviews, and debrief meetings in partnership with stakeholders and with oversight from People Legal.

  • Prepare investigation summaries and convey ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, so that long-term solutions can be developed and applied.

  • Interact professionally and respectfully with diverse individuals, with an ability to discern systemic issues revealed during the investigative process.

  • Remain respectful, empathetic, and diplomatic in the face of difficult and uncomfortable situations and conversations surrounding an investigation.

  • Develop and deliver education programs and trainings about investigations to educate other employees on standard processes for investigations and enhance compliance.

  This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

  In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $80,900.00 - $129,200.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC and may not be applicable to other locations.

  In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

  Who you are

  • Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience work in employee relations, HR or as a workplace investigator, preferably in an in-house environment, including experience conducting investigations on complex and sometimes urgent workplace issues.

  • Ability to organize and track projects and investigations across multiple teams and functions.

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

  • Experience with exposure to highly sensitive and confidential information and an understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality, including legal and financial information.

  • Analytical ability and initiative.

  • Ability to anticipate and identify legal issues.

  • Ability to set priorities and exercise independent judgment.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  Get to know us

  Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

  As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.

  Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits . These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

  Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

  Applicants who receive job offers from Zillow Group will be asked to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement which includes confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, customer and employee non-solicitation, and non-competition provisions. If you are contacted for a role at Zillow Group and wish to review a copy of the Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to receiving an offer, you may request a copy from your Recruiter.

• About the company

  Zillow Group, Inc., com; David Beitel, Zillow's current chief technology officer; and Kristin Acker, Zillow's current senior vice president of experience design.

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