Senior Employee Relations & Compliance Partner

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct, and document complex, sensitive, and high-risk employee relations investigations, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations.
• Provide coaching and counsel to managers and employees on performance issues, conflict resolution, workplace conduct, and escalated concerns.
• Review, assess, and recommend actions on disciplinary matters, performance improvement plans, and terminations to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Partner with HRBPs, Legal, and Security teams on ER matters that require cross-functional collaboration.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., ADA, FMLA, EEO, wage and hour).
• Lead compliance reviews, audits, and risk assessments to identify gaps and drive mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures in alignment with evolving legal requirements and company values.
• Support the management of mandatory reporting requirements and external agency responses (EEOC, DOL, state agencies).

Training & Education

• Develop and deliver training for leaders and HRBPs on ER topics such as respectful performance management and policy compliance.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in ER best practices and regulatory trends to upskill leaders and HR partners.

Data & Insights

• Analyze ER trends and root causes to proactively identify organizational risks.
• Present insights and recommendations to HR leadership to support continuous improvement and prevent future issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in employee relations, investigations, or HR compliance, ideally in a high-growth or complex organizational environment.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. employment law, regulatory requirements, and HR best practices.
• Strong investigative skills, including interviewing, documentation, and evidence assessment.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
• Strong communication, influence, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proven experience managing multiple complex cases with urgency and accuracy.
• Ability to build trust with leaders and employees at all levels and lead through ambiguity.

Pay

$85K - $120K