Employee Relations Manager – Elevate Policy & People Impact

ADP, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Peachtree Orthopedics is seeking an Employee Relations Manager in Atlanta, GA to independently manage day-to-day employee relations, investigations, and compliance with employment laws. You will guide managers, handle sensitive matters, and ensure consistent application of policies.

The role requires discretion, professional judgment, and collaboration with HR leadership. Responsibilities include coordinating investigations, supporting performance management, FMLA and ADA accommodations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive Human Resources or Employee Relations experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and workplace investigation practices.
• Experience coaching leaders, conducting investigations, and resolving complex employee relations matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred).
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, organizational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
• Coach managers on performance improvement, employee engagement, documentation, and employee relations best practices.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate employee relations concerns and recommend appropriate corrective action, performance improvement plans, suspensions, and separation decisions.
• Conduct confidential workplace investigations, document findings, recommend resolutions, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Develop and review employee relations documentation, including disciplinary actions, investigation summaries, separation documentation, and employee communications.
• Support administration of FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and related compliance activities.
• Review accommodation requests and partner with leadership to assess business needs, essential job functions, and reasonable accommodations.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to coordinate HR processes, resolve employee-related matters, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and employment practices.
• Develop, implement, and communicate HR policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure consistent application across the organization.
• Maintain HR metrics, reports, investigations, organizational documentation, and confidential employee records.
• Partner with leadership to identify workplace trends, mitigate organizational risk, and recommend proactive retention strategies.
• Collaborate on Human Resources and Organizational Development projects, including employee engagement, change management, succession planning, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with employee recognition, talent reviews, leadership development, and strategic HR initiatives.
• Attend meetings and perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Investigations

Policy interpretation

Coaching leaders

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Peachtree Orthopedics is seeking an Employee Relations Manager in Atlanta, GA to independently manage day-to-day employee relations, investigations, and compliance with employment laws. You will guide managers, handle sensitive matters, and ensure consistent application of policies.

The role requires discretion, professional judgment, and collaboration with HR leadership. Responsibilities include coordinating investigations, supporting performance management, FMLA and ADA accommodations, and