Employee Relations Manager

Laguna Development Corp; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Laguna Development Corporation is seeking an Employee Relations Manager in Albuquerque, NM. The role focuses on leading investigations, performance management, policy interpretation, and employment law compliance across a 24/7 operation.

You will coach leaders, develop reporting tools, and collaborate with HR, Legal, and Compliance to foster a fair, respectful, and compliant workplace culture. A bachelor's degree and ER experience are required.

Qualifications

• This role requires a bachelor’s degree and dedicated experience in employee relations.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and provide training on people practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations initiatives and resolve workplace concerns.
• Oversee investigations, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.
• Develop reporting and tracking mechanisms to monitor trends and risk.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance, and operations to ensure compliance.

Skills

Investigations

Coaching leaders

Policy interpretation

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Reporting tools

Job description

Employee Relations Manager

Full Time Albuquerque, NM, US 1 Attachments

7 days ago Requisition ID: 3222

This is a high-impact employee relations leadership role for someone who thrives on coaching leaders, navigating complex workplace matters, and building a culture of accountability and respect. Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to serve as the organization's subject matter expert on employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, corrective action, policy interpretation, and employment law compliance. In this strategic role, you will partner with leaders across a dynamic 24/7 operation to resolve workplace concerns, conduct and oversee sensitive investigations, review disciplinary actions, identify organizational risk trends, and implement proactive solutions that strengthen employee engagement, retention, and operational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate is a confident HR professional with strong investigative, analytical, and communication skills who can balance compassion with accountability while making sound, defensible decisions. You will lead employee relations initiatives, develop reporting and tracking mechanisms, provide leadership coaching and training, and collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance, and operational partners to foster a fair, respectful, and compliant workplace culture. A bachelor's degree and employee relations experience are required, along with a passion for driving positive workplace outcomes.

Attachments (1)

Employee Relations Manager - July 2026.pdf