Senior Employee Relations Strategist — Remote

Relativity

Columbus (OH)

Hybrid

USD 112,000 - 168,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Relativity in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to lead complex investigations, advise on performance management, and partner with Legal and HRBPs to align ER outcomes with business goals. This strategic IC role includes global policy interpretation, risk mitigation, governance, and strengthening culture as we scale.

You will coach managers, design scalable playbooks, and drive systemic improvements across regions and teams.

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.
Partner with Legal to manage risk, escalation thresholds, and compliance requirements.
Ensure consistent application of policies globally, accounting for regional legal and cultural differences.
Advise on high-risk performance cases, including PIPs, coaching plans, and involuntary separations.
Drive consistency in disciplinary actions and ensure fairness across managers and teams.
Coach managers on feedback delivery and documentation.
Naviagte difficult conversations and escalation of ER matters.
Analyze ER case data to identify patterns by manager, function, or region.
Design and deliver manager education on performance management rigor, documentation standards, bias mitigation, and fair process