Hybrid Senior Employee Relations Director

Early Warning Services LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Job summary

Early Warning Services LLC in Chicago offers ahybrid work model across major cities. The Employee Relations Director leads complex investigations, manages multiple ER cases, and partners with HR and Legal to mitigate risk while promoting fair and consistent practices.

The role requires a strong background in employee relations, leadership with senior teams, and data‑driven decision making to shape people strategies and improve organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 10+ years HR leadership and business experience.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders to drive people strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex, high‑risk employee relations investigations with thorough documentation and timely closure.
• Manage an active portfolio of ER cases from intake to resolution with consistent processes.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders and HR partners on performance, conduct, and policy interpretation.
• Assess ER matters for legal, regulatory, reputational, and risk implications with cross‑functional partners.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Leadership

Data analytics

Policy interpretation

Cross-functional partnering

Consulting with leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Early Warning Services LLC in Chicago offers ahybrid work model across major cities. The Employee Relations Director leads complex investigations, manages multiple ER cases, and partners with HR and Legal to mitigate risk while promoting fair and consistent practices.

The role requires a strong background in employee relations, leadership with senior teams, and data‑driven decision making to shape people strategies and improve organizational effectiveness.