Employee Relations Partner

• Advise People Partners, business leaders, and managers on complex employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace conflicts, conduct issues, policy violations, and other sensitive employee situations.
• Recommend appropriate approaches for addressing performance issues and support managers in developing, documenting, and administering Corrective Action Plans.
• Partner with the Employee Relations Manager and Legal team to conduct thorough internal investigations involving allegations such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and policy violations.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive case documentation within the employee relations case management system, monitoring investigation and performance cases through resolution.
• Apply sound employee relations principles, organizational precedent, and applicable policies to promote fair, consistent, and well-supported outcomes.
• Identify gaps and opportunities within employee relations processes and recommend practical improvements to strengthen effectiveness and consistency.
• Monitor relevant employee relations data, metrics, and trends to identify recurring issues, emerging risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support the adoption of employee relations practices across the organization through clear communication, manager guidance, and employee education.
• Help develop and facilitate training for People Managers on employee relations topics, including performance management, conflict resolution, and leadership best practices.
• Stay informed about changes in federal and state employment laws and regulations and communicate relevant developments to appropriate stakeholders.
• Handle highly sensitive employee information with exceptional discretion, confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience in employee relations, HR generalist roles, HR business partnering, labor relations, employment law, or a comparable field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent employee relations experience or relevant HR certifications may also be considered.
• Demonstrated expertise conducting workplace investigations, managing conflict, negotiating resolutions, and advising on complex employee relations situations.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. employment law and EEO requirements, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and applicable state-level equivalents.
• Strong understanding of workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodations, performance management, and related employee relations practices.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple sensitive cases and competing priorities efficiently.
• Exceptional discretion and confidentiality when handling personal, legal, and organizationally sensitive information.
• Ability to remain calm, tactful, objective, and persuasive when navigating challenging or potentially confrontational situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain recommendations, risks, rationale, and next steps to varied audiences.
• Strong judgment and the ability to balance risk mitigation, fairness, consistency, employee experience, and organizational culture.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across People, Legal, management, and business teams.
• Previous project management experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and remote work opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with coverage of up to 80% for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
• 21 days of paid time off during the first year.
• 11 paid holidays plus two paid volunteer days.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents.
• Six weeks of paid sabbatical after six years of service.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• Stock options.
• Educational assistance and clinical employee reimbursement programs.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and collaboration in a mission-driven organization.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and remote-first working environment.
• Supportive culture focused on learning, respect, open-mindedness, and meaningful impact.