Senior Employee Relations Partner — Remote Advisory Leaders

UKG Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG Inc. seeks a Senior Employee Relations Partner to advise leaders and HR partners on a wide range of ER matters, balancing risk with business needs. You will independently manage cases, coach managers, and collaborate with Legal and HRBPs to ensure policy consistency.

The role requires 5+ years in employee relations, solid knowledge of U.S. employment laws, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations while driving timely, fair outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive ER experience including independent management of ER matters (performance, conduct, separations).
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws, HR policies, and ER practices.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage ER matters from intake to resolution, including performance concerns and separations.
• Advise managers and HRBPs on performance management, coaching, and corrective actions.
• Coach leaders on difficult conversations and appropriate actions while protecting employee rights.
• Partner with Legal, Investigations, HRBPs, and stakeholders to address sensitive matters and ensure policy consistency.
• Support ER activities during organizational changes and workforce reductions.
• Identify ER trends and opportunities to improve processes and mitigate risk.
• Contribute to ER tools, templates, and data-driven improvements.

Skills

Independent judgment

Communication

Case management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/related field

Tools

Case management systems

HR reporting tools

Job description

UKG Inc. seeks a Senior Employee Relations Partner to advise leaders and HR partners on a wide range of ER matters, balancing risk with business needs. You will independently manage cases, coach managers, and collaborate with Legal and HRBPs to ensure policy consistency.

The role requires 5+ years in employee relations, solid knowledge of U.S. employment laws, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations while driving timely, fair outcomes.