Employee Relations Strategy Leader

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to provide strategic leadership for the Employee Relations team, partnering with leaders across the organization to foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders, driving proactive solutions that strengthen employee engagement, minimize risk, and support a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; master's preferred.
• Progressive experience in Employee Relations, HR, or Labor Relations.
• Extensive knowledge of employment laws (ADA, FMLA, PWFA, FLSA, EEO, NLRA).
• Experience leading complex workplace investigations and advising leaders on sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Employee Relations Consultants, fostering collaboration, accountability, and customer service.
• Provide strategic guidance on complex employee relations matters including investigations, performance mgmt, accommodations, and leave administration.
• Serve as escalation point for high-risk ER issues and lead investigations involving senior leaders.
• Partner with HRBPs, Legal, Compliance, and leaders to resolve complex employee issues while ensuring compliance with laws and policies.
• Monitor team performance, case metrics, and service levels to ensure timely, high-quality support.
• Analyze ER trends and workforce data to identify opportunities for proactive interventions and organizational improvement.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of ER policies, procedures, training, and resources.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure compliant practices.

Skills

Employee relations leadership

Investigations

Coaching & development

Policy development

Communication

Data analysis

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS (Workday/PeopleSoft)

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to provide strategic leadership for the Employee Relations team, partnering with leaders across the organization to foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders, driving proactive solutions that strengthen employee engagement, minimize risk, and support a positive workplace culture.