Senior Employee Relations Leader - Remote

Relativity; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to act as a trusted advisor and practitioner, leading complex investigations end-to-end with sound judgment and legal fluency.

The Senior Employee Relations Specialist collaborates with Legal, HRBPs, and leadership to resolve issues swiftly, uphold policy, and strengthen culture as the company scales globally. Remote/hybrid work options are available, with a focus on equitable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years in Employee Relations or HR compliance.
• 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 clear, legally defensible findings and recommendations.
• 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.
• Coach managers on feedback delivery and documentation, navigating difficult conversations, and escalation processes.
• 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.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Business

HR Strategy

Human Resources Consulting

Leadership Training and Development

Organizational Development

Recruiting

Succession Planning

Talent Management

Workforce Planning

Education

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification

Tools

Workday

Rippling

Case management tools

Job description

Relativity is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to act as a trusted advisor and practitioner, leading complex investigations end-to-end with sound judgment and legal fluency.

The Senior Employee Relations Specialist collaborates with Legal, HRBPs, and leadership to resolve issues swiftly, uphold policy, and strengthen culture as the company scales globally. Remote/hybrid work options are available, with a focus on equitable outcomes.