Employee Relations & Experience Lead

Green Key Resources; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Green Key Resources seeks an experienced HR Business Partner in the Alexandria, VA area for a hybrid role supporting employee relations, talent initiatives, and workforce effectiveness. You will partner with leadership to address complex workplace matters and strengthen management practices.

This position balances day-to-day ER with broader people strategies and leadership development, requiring 7+ years HR experience and ability to influence across levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HR or related field.
• 7+ years HR experience with ~4–5 years as HR business partner.
• Experience advising leadership on employee relations and compliance.
• Experience managing investigations and complex ER matters.
• Experience with talent management and leadership development.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on employee relations, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with legal counsel on sensitive employment matters and compliance.
• Guide organizational changes, workforce planning, and business decisions.
• Develop engagement, retention, and workplace effectiveness initiatives.
• Support performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Coach managers on conflict resolution and leadership practices.
• Review workforce trends and feedback to identify improvements.
• Collaborate on HR programs, process improvements, and organizational initiatives.
• Use HR data to support reporting and inform decisions.

Skills

Strategic HR partnership

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Policy interpretation

Leadership coaching

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

HRIS (Dayforce preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday onsite; Monday and Friday remote

Travel: Occasional travel, up to 10%

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced HR professional for a strategic, hands-on leadership role supporting employee relations, talent initiatives, and overall workforce effectiveness. This individual will partner with leadership to address complex workplace matters, strengthen management practices, and develop programs that support employee engagement and organizational performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR business partner who enjoys balancing day-to-day employee relations with broader people strategies and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers and leadership on employee relations, performance concerns, workplace investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with legal counsel on sensitive employment matters and help ensure compliance with applicable employment laws.
• Provide guidance on organizational changes, workforce planning, and employee-related business decisions.
• Develop and improve initiatives related to employee engagement, retention, and workplace effectiveness.
• Support performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Coach managers on conflict resolution, employee performance, and effective leadership practices.
• Review workforce trends and employee feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on HR programs, process improvements, and organizational initiatives.
• Use HR technology and data to support reporting, improve workflows, and inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with approximately 4-5 years of HR business partner experience preferred.
• Strong background in strategic HR business partnership, employee relations, and employment compliance.
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters, investigations, and performance-related issues.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and influence leaders across multiple organizational levels.
• Experience partnering with legal counsel on sensitive employment matters.
• Background in talent management, leadership development, succession planning, and professional development.
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, independent judgment, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, coaching, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience using HRIS platforms; familiarity with Dayforce or other HR technologies is beneficial.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification required within one year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with employee engagement surveys, talent reviews, performance management, and leadership development programs.
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed, or mission-driven organization.

Ideal Candidate

• The successful candidate will be a confident, business-minded HR professional who can balance strategic initiatives with hands-on employee relations and compliance responsibilities. They will be comfortable navigating difficult conversations, making independent decisions, advising leadership, and partnering with legal counsel when needed.
• This opportunity is best suited for someone with a well-rounded HR business partner background rather than a primarily transactional HR or administrative background.

Hybrid schedule: Tuesday through Thursday onsite, with remote work Monday and Friday.

Core business hours generally fall between 8:00-9:00 a.m. and 5:00-6:00 p.m. local time.

Occasional travel may be required, up to 10%.