Employee Relations Advisor

Senior Employee Relations & Compliance Partner

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: VP HR/Sr. Director HR

Position Summary

The Senior Employee Relations & Compliance Partner plays a critical role in fostering a fair, compliant, and inclusive workplace culture. This role leads complex employee relations (ER) investigations, provides strategic guidance to leaders, ensures ongoing compliance with employment laws, and supports the development of consistent HR policies and practices. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor with deep expertise in ER, risk mitigation, and change management across a dynamic and high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Lead, 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.