Senior Employee Relations Leader - Remote

Relativity; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity seeks a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to act as a trusted advisor, leading complex investigations and advising leaders on performance and policy matters. This role partners with Legal, HRBPs, and senior leadership to resolve issues fairly while strengthening culture as we scale.

Responsibilities include end-to-end investigations into misconduct, discrimination, and policy violations; structured interviews; risk mitigation; and governance of ER processes.

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 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
• Navi gate ER decisions with HRBPs to align with broader talent and organizational outcomes
• Analyze ER case data to identify patterns and drive improvements to ER playbooks and templates

Skills

Employee relations

HR business

HR strategy

Human resources consulting

Leadership training

Organizational development

Recruiting

Succession planning

Talent management

Workforce planning

Tools

Workday

Rippling

Job description

Relativity seeks a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to act as a trusted advisor, leading complex investigations and advising leaders on performance and policy matters. This role partners with Legal, HRBPs, and senior leadership to resolve issues fairly while strengthening culture as we scale.

Responsibilities include end-to-end investigations into misconduct, discrimination, and policy violations; structured interviews; risk mitigation; and governance of ER processes.