Director, Employee Relations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Formulate, execute, and manage the strategic vision of the Employee Relations department.

• Lead, mentor, and nurture a team of Employee Relations Managers and Specialists.

• Provide counsel to senior HR executives, top leadership, and legal advisors on critical employee relations issues.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations across all 50 US states.

• Review, revise, and implement HR policies and procedures.

• Identify trends, risks, and potential vulnerabilities in employee relations.

• Collaborate with legal counsel on intricate terminations, administrative leaves, transition agreements, and legal claims.

• Conduct high-level, sensitive, and complex workplace investigations.

• Supervise the investigation process from initial intake through to resolution.

• Advise HR business partners and organizational leaders on complicated performance management processes, including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and formal warnings.

• Create and deliver leadership training focused on employment law compliance, performance management, conflict resolution, and fostering positive work environments.

• Assist in navigating organizational changes, restructuring, and realignments through effective communication plans and transition support.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Law, or a related field.

• Over 10 years of progressive HR experience.

• 5 to 7 years specifically focused on Employee Relations and compliance with employment law.

• At least 3 years of experience leading and developing a remote HR/ER team.

• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations for a widely distributed, multi-state workforce across all 50 US states.

• Proficiency in navigating employment laws and formulating HR policies.

• Advanced skills in conducting and managing complex, high-risk workplace investigations.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capability to draft sensitive documents, including agreements, executive summaries, and communication scripts.

• Skill in influencing stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

• Willingness to travel may be necessary.

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or certifications in Employee Relations/Workplace Investigations such as AWI-CH are highly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• HSA accounts with employer contributions.

• Eligibility for a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Paid holidays.

• Defined PTO and sick leave programs.

• Opportunities for professional and personal development.

• A supportive work environment centered on trust and collaboration.

• Access to state-of-the-art technologies.