Employee Relations Leader: Data-Driven Risk & Policy

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Dental plan

401k with generous match

Paid time off & holidays

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to lead the Employee Relations team, driving investigations, case management, and policy application with a focus on risk mitigation across the organization.

The role partners with Legal, Compliance, and business leadership, leveraging data insights to inform decisions and strengthen leader capability. A minimum of 8 years of HR experience is expected, with a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR experience with a focus on employee relations and risk management
• Experience managing complex investigations, performance issues, and policy violations
• Proven ability to coach leaders and influence across multiple levels
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulatory requirements at federal, state, and local levels
• Experience in large, multi-location or decentralized organizations
• Ability to interpret analytics to inform decisions and mitigate risk
• Willingness to travel up to 15%

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing Employee Relations team with coaching, direction, and support for investigations and case management
• Define and optimize operating model, roles, workload, and resource allocation
• Ensure high-quality delivery of investigations, performance management, discipline, and policy application
• Develop and evolve ER standards, processes, and governance for compliance and business needs
• Handle complex, high-risk ER matters including executive-level issues
• Advise leaders and HRBPs to navigate workforce issues and drive sound decisions
• Use ER data and insights to identify trends and inform HR decisions
• Maintain deep expertise in ER trends, regulatory updates, and policy translation into practice
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and leadership on high-risk matters

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Policy compliance

Leadership coaching

Employment law

Data analytics

Cross-location collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to lead the Employee Relations team, driving investigations, case management, and policy application with a focus on risk mitigation across the organization.

The role partners with Legal, Compliance, and business leadership, leveraging data insights to inform decisions and strengthen leader capability. A minimum of 8 years of HR experience is expected, with a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package.