Senior Employee Relations Lead – Remote Investigations

Relativity; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Hybrid flexibility

Job summary

Relativity is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to lead complex investigations and advise managers while partnering with Legal and HRBPs to promote equitable outcomes as the company scales. This hybrid role focuses on high-risk ER work and performance management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in employee relations, multi-state law experience, and a track record of handling sensitive cases with discretion and sound judgment. Remote/Hybrid work options are available.

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 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
• Ensure performance processes follow structured, documented frameworks with clear expectations, timelines, and success metrics
• Drive consistency in disciplinary actions and ensure fairness across managers and teams
• Act as a subject matter expert in employment law (multi-state and global) and internal policy frameworks
• Own ER case governance, including escalation pathways and decision frameworks
• Coach managers on feedback delivery and documentation
• Navigate difficult conversations and determine when to elevate ER matters
• Partner with Sr. HRBPs to align ER decisions with broader talent and organizational outcomes
• Provide real-time case consultation for ambiguous or sensitive situations
• Analyze ER case data to identify patterns by manager, function, or region
• Drive improvements to ER playbooks, templates, and workflows
• Design and deliver manager education on performance management rigor, documentation standards, bias mitigation, and fair process
• Build scalable tools such as templates, guides, and intake frameworks
• Partner with HRBPs to elevate overall organizational capability in managing performance and ER proactively

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Strategy

Human Resources Consulting

Leadership Training

Organizational Development

Recruiting

Succession Planning

Talent Management

Workforce Planning

Job description

Relativity is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to lead complex investigations and advise managers while partnering with Legal and HRBPs to promote equitable outcomes as the company scales. This hybrid role focuses on high-risk ER work and performance management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in employee relations, multi-state law experience, and a track record of handling sensitive cases with discretion and sound judgment. Remote/Hybrid work options are available.