Employee Relations Manager

The Kraft Group & Affiliates; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kraft Group & Affiliates in Foxborough, MA is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to lead complex workplace investigations, manage cases from intake through resolution, and partner with Human Resources and Legal to ensure compliant, well-documented outcomes while minimizing organizational risk.

You will collaborate with HR and business unit leaders to respond to employee issues, guide disciplinary actions, maintain secure records, and provide timely reporting for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in HR, criminal justice, or pre-law.
• 4+ years in HR, employee relations, investigations, or employment law.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing confidential files.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to respond to employee issues and complaints; conduct investigations following protocols.
• Act as primary investigator and case manager for escalated issues; coordinate with legal and division leaders as needed.
• Guide managers on disciplinary actions to ensure consistency and reduce risk; oversee adverse actions including warnings and terminations.
• Maintain centralized, secure documentation; track investigation timelines and generate weekly guidance reports.
• Review background check results per policy and law; adjudicate with objective recommendations.
• Assess discipline trends; advise on proactive remediation and employee relations practices.
• Assist with training on dispute resolution and employee relations; analyze data to improve communication.
• Handle special projects as required; protect personally identifiable information per privacy standards.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigation

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Criminal Justice or Pre-Law preferred

Job description

SUMMARY

The Employee Relations Manager leads complex workplace investigations, manages cases from intake through resolution, and collaborates with Human Resources and Legal to ensure consistent, compliant, and well-documented outcomes while minimizing organizational risk.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with human resource managers and business unit leaders to timely respond to employee issues and complaints. Conduct comprehensive investigations, following case management and process protocols, into complaints or concerns. Operate as the primary investigator and case manager when issues have been escalated beyond the local management open door policy. Communicate as needed with the division leader, business unit management, human resources and legal, as needed.


• Provide guidance and counsel to managers and Human Resource Managers on employee disciplinary and corrective actions to ensure consistency and equity while reducing overall risk resulting from an investigation or other issues, as needed. Guide programs of alternative dispute resolution through a successful completion including oversight of all adverse action including final written warnings and terminations.


• Ensure accurate and complete documentation is maintained in a centralized, secured repository for all investigations and disciplinary actions. Maintain accurate timelines of all investigations and complaints/requests. These systems include but are not limited to our Case Management System and Legal Ticketing System. Ensure Weekly Reporting and documentation of guidance is provided to key stakeholders.


• Review and adjudicate background check results in accordance with Company policy and applicable laws.


• Review employee disciplinary appeals and provide objective recommendations based on investigative findings, documentation, and policy application. Provide regular reporting on appeals metrics and identify trends for proactive remediation.


• Track and monitor trends in discipline and complaints; proactively develop guidance for managers and human resources. Provide advice and counsel to management and employees on human resource practices to maintain a positive employee and labor relations environment.


• Assist with or facilitate all required training pertaining to dispute resolution and employee relations practices. Use Employee Relations Data Analysis to determine if proactive communication or training would benefit the organization.


• Special projects and assignments as business dictates.


• Responsible for creation, maintenance and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by Confidentiality and Privacy Standards, in accordance with Mass Regulations on Personal Identity Regulations and HIPAA.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibility

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Human Resources, Criminal Justice or Pre-Law preferred.


• 4+ or more years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Workplace Investigations, Employment Law, or a related field


• Experience conducting workplace investigations, managing confidential case files, and preparing investigative reports.


• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage sensitive matters with professionalism and objectivity.


• Strong interviewing, listening. and verbal and written communication skills


• Must have attention to detail and focused concentration


• Must be able to learn new tasks and complete tasks independently


• Must be able to make timely decisions in the context of the workflow


• Must possess strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and responsiveness

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On site in Foxborough, MA


• A dynamic, complex fast-paced environment requires that each individual truly seek to learn and understand from others. Appreciate and value different perspectives to expand your view and approach.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.