Remote Employee Relations & Policy Specialist

Macmillan Learning; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Publishers is seeking an experienced Employee Relations & Policy Specialist to manage workplace investigations, policy governance, and compliance for a distributed workforce. You will act as a bridge between Legal and HR, leading objective investigations and drafting reports with remediation guidance.

The role requires 2-3 years in Employee Relations or Employment Law, strong knowledge of FLSA/FMLA, and excellent policy writing and research skills, with remote work tied to the New York

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or Paralegal Certificate.
• 2-3 years in Employee Relations, Workplace Investigations, or Employment Law.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Ability to conduct neutral interviews and draft concise written reports.
• Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Experience with legal research databases and policy drafting.

Responsibilities

• Manage workplace investigations and draft findings with remediation recommendations.
• Maintain and update multi-state employment policies and handbooks.
• Provide guidance on performance management, leave programs, and accommodations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies to mitigate risk.
• Draft and track employment agreements, severance, and releases.
• Coordinate document collection and subpoenas; support for outside counsel.
• Review contractor classifications and maintain related records.

Skills

Policy governance

Investigations

Performance management

Regulatory risk

Legal writing

Legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Document management systems

Job description

Macmillan Publishers is seeking an experienced Employee Relations & Policy Specialist to manage workplace investigations, policy governance, and compliance for a distributed workforce. You will act as a bridge between Legal and HR, leading objective investigations and drafting reports with remediation guidance.

The role requires 2-3 years in Employee Relations or Employment Law, strong knowledge of FLSA/FMLA, and excellent policy writing and research skills, with remote work tied to the New York