Employee Relations Manager: Investigations & Compliance

City-of-Wilmington,-Nc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wilmington seeks an experienced Employee Relations Manager to lead HR initiatives, oversee investigations, and partner with City leaders to resolve workforce challenges while upholding fairness and compliance. You will manage HR staff, develop policies, ensure regulatory alignment, and report on trends to inform strategic decisions.

A bachelor’s degree and HR experience in a municipal setting are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters in a municipal environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative investigations into alleged policy violations, manage the full investigation lifecycle, and deliver final reports.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment laws and ensure policy compliance.
• Analyze employee relations trends and prepare reports to inform leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Public Admin, Business Admin, Criminal Justice, or related field

Job description

City of Wilmington seeks an experienced Employee Relations Manager to lead HR initiatives, oversee investigations, and partner with City leaders to resolve workforce challenges while upholding fairness and compliance. You will manage HR staff, develop policies, ensure regulatory alignment, and report on trends to inform strategic decisions.

A bachelor’s degree and HR experience in a municipal setting are required.