Senior Employee Relations Leader

Flagger Force; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Flagger Force is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to serve as the subject matter expert on investigations, performance management, policy interpretation, and employment compliance. The role directly supervises HR staff and partners with operational leadership to ensure fair and compliant practices.

The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of ER practices, strong judgment, and experience guiding dispersed teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of employee relations practices, investigations and employment laws.
• Strong judgment, risk assessment, interviewing, analytical and written communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and develop HR professionals and influence dispersed leaders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in HRIS and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME and escalation resource for sensitive employee relations matters.
• Lead and oversee timely investigations into complaints, misconduct, harassment, and other issues.
• Review disciplinary actions and performance plans for documentation and risk.
• Coach leaders on performance management, policy application, and conflict resolution.
• Supervise and develop HR staff and manage workloads and escalations.
• Provide guidance to HR Generalist on lifecycle, compliance, and policy.
• Interpret policies and update handbook provisions as needed.
• Identify organizational risks and collaborate with senior HR and legal counsel.
• Develop training resources and standardized case management workflows.
• Analyze trends in employee relations and propose improvements.
• Maintain complete, confidential case records and ensure follow-up.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

HR leadership

Confidentiality

HRIS & MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flagger Force is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to serve as the subject matter expert on investigations, performance management, policy interpretation, and employment compliance. The role directly supervises HR staff and partners with operational leadership to ensure fair and compliant practices.

The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of ER practices, strong judgment, and experience guiding dispersed teams.