Remote Senior Employee Relations Strategist

Relativity; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to serve as a trusted advisor and practitioner, leading complex ER and performance management cases end-to-end. You will partner with Legal, HRBPs, and senior leadership to resolve issues swiftly, ensuring equitable outcomes while strengthening culture as the company scales.

Remote/hybrid role with collaboration across regions. The position emphasizes ER governance, policy application, and proactive risk mitigation in a fast-growing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years in a dedicated Employee Relations or HR compliance role
• Demonstrated experience leading workplace investigations independently from intake through resolution
• Working knowledge of multi-state employment law and regulatory compliance requirements
• Proven ability to manage sensitive, high-risk cases with discretion and sound judgment
• Strong written communication skills – able to produce clear, legally defensible documentation

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end investigations into complex employee relations matters (e.g., misconduct, discrimination, retaliation, policy violations)
• Partner closely with Legal to manage risk, escalation thresholds, and compliance requirements
• Ensure consistent application of policies globally, accounting for regional legal and cultural differences
• Advise on high-risk performance cases, including PIPs, coaching plans, and involuntary separations
• Drive consistency in disciplinary actions and ensure fairness across managers and teams
• Coach managers on feedback delivery and documentation
• Navigate difficult conversations and escalation of ER matters
• Partner with Sr. HRBPs to align ER decisions with broader talent outcomes
• Provide real-time case consultation for ambiguous or sensitive situations
• Analyze ER case data to identify patterns and drive improvements to ER playbooks

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Business

HR Strategy

Human Resources Consulting

Leadership Training and Development

Organizational Development

Recruiting

Succession Planning

Talent Management

Workforce Planning

Tools

Workday

Rippling

Job description

Relativity is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to serve as a trusted advisor and practitioner, leading complex ER and performance management cases end-to-end. You will partner with Legal, HRBPs, and senior leadership to resolve issues swiftly, ensuring equitable outcomes while strengthening culture as the company scales.

Remote/hybrid role with collaboration across regions. The position emphasizes ER governance, policy application, and proactive risk mitigation in a fast-growing