Employee Relations Manager

Paths Management Services LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Voluntary disability and life

Employee referral program

EAP

Job summary

Paths Management Services LLC in New York, NY seeks an experienced Employee Relations Manager to lead employee relations, performance management, compliance, training, and HR operations. This role supports leadership across divisions and ensures consistent application of employment policies and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced real estate portfolio.

The ideal candidate brings strong employee relations expertise, sound judgment, and a thorough understanding of employment law, balancing

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience with emphasis on employee relations, compliance, performance management, and HR operations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and handling sensitive employee matters.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Experience with HRIS and maintaining confidential employee records.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employee relations matters, workplace investigations, corrective action, and performance management.
• Partner with operational managers to address employee concerns, disciplinary issues, coaching opportunities, and performance improvement plans.
• Oversee the organization's performance management process, including annual reviews, documentation, and leadership support.
• Deliver and coordinate training programs focused on labor compliance, leadership development, employee relations, interviewing, and performance management.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding support, status changes, offboarding activities, exit interviews, and workforce analytics.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws through audits, recordkeeping, HRIS oversight, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support unemployment claims, employee communications, engagement initiatives, and HR operational processes.
• Lead and contribute to strategic HR projects aimed at improving manager resources, employee experience, learning programs, and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Employee relations

Compliance

Performance management

HR operations

Workplace investigations

Employment law

Communication

Project management

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paycor

Yardi Aspire

Job description

Employee Relations Manager

Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team created and preserved high-quality affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 16,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 600 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property life cycle, including development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.

Position Summary:

Paths is seeking an experienced HR professional to serve as a trusted partner to leaders across multiple business divisions. This role is responsible for leading employee relations, performance management, compliance, training, and HR operations initiatives while ensuring consistent application of employment policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

The ideal candidate brings strong employee relations expertise, sound judgment, and a thorough understanding of employment law, with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and day-to-day HR support in a fast-paced environment.

Position Impact:

As a key member of the Human Resources team, this role helps drive organizational success by fostering a compliant, engaged, and high-performing workforce. The Employee Relations Manager provides expert guidance on employee relations and performance matters, supports leadership development, strengthens compliance and operational processes, and contributes to strategic initiatives that enhance the employee experience and overall business performance.

Classification:

Non-exempt (overtime eligible)
Hybrid Schedule – 3 Days in the office/2 days’ work from home
30% Travel throughout the portfolio

Location:

New York, NY 10022

Essential function/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employee relations matters, workplace investigations, corrective action, and performance management.
• Partner with operational managers to address employee concerns, disciplinary issues, coaching opportunities, and performance improvement plans.
• Oversee the organization's performance management process, including annual reviews, documentation, and leadership support.
• Deliver and coordinate training programs focused on labor compliance, leadership development, employee relations, interviewing, and performance management.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding support, status changes, offboarding activities, exit interviews, and workforce analytics.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws through audits, recordkeeping, HRIS oversight, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support unemployment claims, employee communications, engagement initiatives, and HR operational processes.
• Lead and contribute to strategic HR projects aimed at improving manager resources, employee experience, learning programs, and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience with emphasis on employee relations, compliance, performance management, and HR operations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee matters.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Experience utilizing HRIS platforms and maintaining employee records with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.

Preferred

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or equivalent).
• Experience with Paycor, Yardi Aspire, or similar HR technology platforms.
• Experience supporting multi-site or multi-entity organizations.
• Medical Insurance: 100% of medical benefits paid for employees only
• Voluntary dental and vision plan options
• Bonus Eligible
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage
• Voluntary accident insurance, critical Illness insurance, and hospital indemnity Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

PMG

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Employee Relations Manager

Number of Openings 1

Location Paths Management Services LLC

This position is currently accepting applications.