Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Meet Life Sciences; Acton (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meet Life Sciences is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to join a high-performing HR team supporting a growing organization. You will partner with HR Business Partners, conduct workplace investigations, advise on performance actions, and manage HR processes within Workday, ensuring policy and legal compliance.

In this hybrid role, you will contribute to shaping employee relations strategy, analyze feedback data, and deliver training on best practices to strengthen workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–8+ years of Employee Relations experience.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and employment law.
• Experience with Workday or HRIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Business Partners to resolve complex employee relations matters.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Advise managers on performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Manage organizational updates and HR processes within Workday.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Analyze employee feedback and exit interview data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Generate employee relations reports and provide strategic HR insights.
• Deliver training on employee relations best practices.

Skills

HR policies

Employment law

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Communication

Conflict resolution

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to join a high-performing HR team supporting a growing organization.

In this role, you'll work closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide guidance on employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, policy interpretation, corrective actions, and HR compliance. You'll also support organizational changes in Workday while helping drive a positive and productive workplace.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Partner with HR Business Partners to resolve complex employee relations matters
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions
• Advise managers on performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and terminations
• Manage organizational updates and HR processes within Workday
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws
• Analyze employee feedback and exit interview data to identify trends and opportunities
• Generate employee relations reports and provide strategic HR insights
• Deliver training on employee relations best practices

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5–8+ years of Employee Relations experience
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and employee relations best practices
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee matters
• Experience with Workday or another HRIS preferred
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid schedule with only 1–2 days onsite in Acton, MA
• Join a collaborative and supportive HR team
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on employee relations strategy and workplace culture
• Work in a fast-paced, growing organization where your expertise is valued