Remote Senior Employee Relations Partner

UKG Inc.; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Partner to provide practical, risk-informed guidance to business leaders and HR partners across a broad range of ER matters. You will independently manage cases from intake to resolution, balancing business needs with employee experience.

You'll collaborate with Legal, Investigations, and HRBPs, coach leaders on performance and conduct, and help shape ER templates and processes with data-driven insights to improve consistency and outcomes across the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in employee relations with independent ER case management.
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR policies.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting ER in large, complex or geographically dispersed organizations.
• Strong consultation, communication, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage ER matters from intake through resolution with timely follow-up and documentation.
• Advise managers and HRBPs on performance management, coaching, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Coach leaders on difficult conversations and appropriate actions.
• Partner with Legal, Investigations, HRBPs, and stakeholders on sensitive matters.
• Support ER activities during organizational changes and workforce reductions.
• Identify ER trends and opportunities to improve processes and employee experience.
• Develop ER tools, templates, and data-driven processes for consistency and efficiency.

Skills

Employee relations

US employment law

HR policies

Consultation & influencing

Case management

Data & reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Admin or related field

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR (preferred)

Tools

Case management systems

Reporting tools

Job description

UKG is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Partner to provide practical, risk-informed guidance to business leaders and HR partners across a broad range of ER matters. You will independently manage cases from intake to resolution, balancing business needs with employee experience.

You'll collaborate with Legal, Investigations, and HRBPs, coach leaders on performance and conduct, and help shape ER templates and processes with data-driven insights to improve consistency and outcomes across the