Employee Relations Lead & Investigations

QTS; Overland Park (KS); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) matching

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Résumé du poste

QTS is seeking an Employee Relations Program Manager to build and lead an employee relations function, partnering with the People Services organization, Legal and business leadership to ensure compliant, value-aligned outcomes across complex employment matters. This role requires extensive employee relations expertise and a focus on high-performing culture.

The position involves advising on sensitive performance and disciplinary cases, managing workplace investigations, shaping policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five or more years of experience in employee relations or HR with significant investigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations.
• Awareness of government agency/EEOC response and defense.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Experience managing complex terminations and structured employee exit discussions.
• Experience partnering closely with Legal teams on employment matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting detailed investigation reports.
• Ability to influence and build trust with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement employee relations strategy in partnership with Legal and the People Services Organization.
• Build on frameworks and standards for managing performance concerns, conduct issues, investigations, and terminations.
• Conduct prompt, thorough investigations into employee complaints and misconduct, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations.
• Partner with Business Partners and leadership to resolve employee relations issues while balancing legal risk and business needs.
• Provide guidance to management on performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure consistent application and interpretation of company policies and laws.
• Draft investigation reports and other employee relations documents.
• Develop and deliver employee relations training programs for managers and employees.
• Analyze employee relations trends and recommend initiatives to improve culture and reduce risk.
• Collaborate with Legal to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Maintain and update employee policies reflecting current laws and best practices.

Connaissances

Employee relations

Investigation

Policy interpretation

Legal collaboration

Communication skills

Confidential handling

Analytical thinking

Influence & trust

Risk awareness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Description du poste

QTS is seeking an Employee Relations Program Manager to build and lead an employee relations function, partnering with the People Services organization, Legal and business leadership to ensure compliant, value-aligned outcomes across complex employment matters. This role requires extensive employee relations expertise and a focus on high-performing culture.

The position involves advising on sensitive performance and disciplinary cases, managing workplace investigations, shaping policy