Senior Employee Relations Architect (Hybrid)

Cotality NZ; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Self-development portal

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Cotality in Dallas area seeks a Principal, Employee Relations to act as a strategic architect within our ER Center of Excellence, guiding leaders and HRBPs with data-driven strategies that promote a fair, high-performance culture.

You will own end-to-end investigations, provide strategic advisory, analyze ER metrics, and help modernize processes around accommodations, leaves, and corrective action, while partnering with in-house counsel.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years in HR/Employee Relations, including at least 3+ years of dedicated experience leading complex investigations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; HR Certification preferred.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and regulatory landscape governing workplace matters.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead consultant for people leaders and HRBPs on high-stakes cases and workforce planning.
• Own end-to-end investigation lifecycle for sensitive or escalated complaints with Legal/HR leadership coordination.
• Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and design proactive training or interventions.
• Modernize processes for ADA accommodations, leaves of absence, and corrective action.
• Identify enterprise-level risks early and collaborate with in-house counsel to mitigate exposure.

Skills

Executive presence

Analytical rigor

High-stakes resolution

Discretion & integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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

Job description

Cotality in Dallas area seeks a Principal, Employee Relations to act as a strategic architect within our ER Center of Excellence, guiding leaders and HRBPs with data-driven strategies that promote a fair, high-performance culture.

You will own end-to-end investigations, provide strategic advisory, analyze ER metrics, and help modernize processes around accommodations, leaves, and corrective action, while partnering with in-house counsel.