Director, Employee Relations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and manage the strategic initiatives of the Employee Relations department.

• Mentor, lead, and cultivate the skills of Employee Relations Managers and Specialists.

• Provide guidance to senior HR leaders, executive management, and legal advisors on intricate employee relations issues.

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

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

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

• Collaborate with legal counsel on complex terminations, administrative leaves, transition agreements, and legal disputes.

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

• Oversee the investigation process from initial intake to final resolution.

• Assist HR business partners and leaders with performance management activities, including PIPs and formal warnings.

• Develop and deliver training for leadership on compliance with employment laws, performance management, conflict resolution, and fostering positive work environments.

• Support organizational transformations, restructuring, and realignments through strategic communication plans and leadership support.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in HR.

• At least 5–7 years specifically focused on Employee Relations and compliance with employment law.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in leading and developing a remote HR/ER team.

• Demonstrated experience in managing employee relations, navigating employment laws, and formulating HR policies for a distributed, multi-state workforce across all 50 US states.

• Advanced proficiency in conducting and overseeing complex, high-risk workplace investigations.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Skill in drafting sensitive documents, including agreements, executive summaries, and scripts.

• Capacity to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Travel may be necessary.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions.

• Eligibility for 401(k) with employer matching.

• Paid holidays.

• Defined Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave programs.