Senior Employee Relations Lead — Investigations

Relativity; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity in the United States is hiring an Employee Relations Specialist (Senior IC) to lead complex ER investigations and advise on performance, policy, and risk. This role partners with Legal, HRBPs, and senior leadership to ensure fair, legally sound outcomes as the organization scales.

The role focuses on multi-state employment law, policy governance, and proactive risk mitigation, with remote/hybrid work options and collaboration across global teams.

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).
• Conduct structured interviews, assess credibility, synthesize evidence, and produce legally defensible findings and recommendations.
• Partner with Legal to manage risk, escalation thresholds, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure consistent application of policies globally, accounting for regional legal and cultural differences.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Investigations

Multi-state law

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Job description

Relativity in the United States is hiring an Employee Relations Specialist (Senior IC) to lead complex ER investigations and advise on performance, policy, and risk. This role partners with Legal, HRBPs, and senior leadership to ensure fair, legally sound outcomes as the organization scales.

The role focuses on multi-state employment law, policy governance, and proactive risk mitigation, with remote/hybrid work options and collaboration across global teams.