Senior Global Employee Relations Partner

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group); Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking an Employee Relations Partner within the Transformation & Employment Practices group. This role advises on policy interpretation, employment compliance, and organizational change initiatives across jurisdictions.

The ER Partner will collaborate with Legal, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional teams to support governance, risk management, and workforce transformation efforts, including due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in employee relations or related HR field.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting policy development, policy interpretation, and employment compliance activities.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and interpret global and regional employment policies and practices with Legal and stakeholders.
• Monitor employment law changes and assess potential policy impacts.
• Assist with state and federal reporting as needed.
• Support employment practice reviews and audits, risk identification, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with Legal, HRBPs, Employee Relations, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

HR regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Tools

HRIS

Case management systems

Reporting tools

Job description

UKG is seeking an Employee Relations Partner within the Transformation & Employment Practices group. This role advises on policy interpretation, employment compliance, and organizational change initiatives across jurisdictions.

The ER Partner will collaborate with Legal, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional teams to support governance, risk management, and workforce transformation efforts, including due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.