Sr Employee Relations Partner

Labcorp; Burlington (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Labcorp in Burlington, NC seeks a Senior Employee Relations Partner to conduct high-risk investigations, advise on ER programs, and maintain positive relations across staff, management, legal, and HR partners.

This role interfaces with external stakeholders, supports upskilling leaders, and ensures confidentiality. Hybrid schedule requires three in-office days weekly within Burlington or nearby Durham, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, law, human resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years HR experience including complex employee relations investigations.
• 1+ years conducting investigations and advising on sensitive and complex employee relations issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the highest level of integrity and confidentiality when managing ER issues and investigating reported ER cases.
• Acts as an advocate for equitable and fair treatment – ensuring our practices continue to align to our company’s core values.
• Handles investigations supporting sensitive matters including but not limited to violations of Labcorp’s Anti‑Harassment, EEO, Code of Conduct, Compliance, Conditions of Employment, Workplace Violence policies, gross misconduct, theft, or violation of federal, state, or local law.
• Participates in various global employee relations projects and activities, for example leadership development and upskilling.
• Mentors and supports junior team members.
• Identifies opportunities for alignment and improvement globally, partnering with ER experts to deliver, such as Investigation and Compliance lead or Learning and Development Lead.
• Analyzes ER trends and recommends actions, solutions and strategies to address opportunities.
• First level reviewer responsible for all terminations within area of business responsibility.
• Participates in various employee relations projects and activities.
• Acts as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, helping them make informed decisions which balance business goals with employee welfare.

Skills

Investigations experience

Data analysis

Executive communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR Certification

Tools

PowerPoint

ServiceNow

Microsoft Office

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data‑driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains the highest level of integrity and confidentiality when managing ER issues and investigating reported ER cases.
• Acts as an advocate for equitable and fair treatment – ensuring our practices continue to align to our company’s core values.
• Handles investigations supporting sensitive matters including but not limited to violations of LabCorp’s Anti‑Harassment, EEO, Code of Conduct, Compliance, Conditions of Employment, Workplace Violence policies, gross misconduct, theft, or violation of federal, state, or local law.
• Participates in various global employee relations projects and activities, for example leadership development and upskilling.
• Mentors and supports junior team members.
• Identifies opportunities for alignment and improvement globally, partnering with ER experts to deliver, such as Investigation and Compliance lead or Learning and Development Lead.
• Analyzes ER trends and recommends actions, solutions and strategies to address opportunities.
• First level reviewer responsible for all terminations within area of business responsibility.
• Participates in various employee relations projects and activities.
• Acts as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, helping them make informed decisions which balance business goals with employee welfare.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, human resources, or a related field.
• 5 or more years HR experience including complex employee relations investigations.
• 1 or more years conducting investigations and advising on sensitive and complex employee relations issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 or more years of Labor Relations experience.
• 1 or more years of experience analyzing complex data, synthesizing insights, and developing executive‑level PowerPoint presentations that tell a compelling story and drive informed business decision‑making.
• Current or prior Labcorp experience.
• HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, GPHR, CIPD, etc.).

Additional Job Standards

• Good sound knowledge of relevant employment and labor laws.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive issues.
• Proven customer service focus and organizational skills; ability to prioritize issues that are time sensitive.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, tact, and respect.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to conduct a thorough and complete investigation and train others on investigative process.
• Ability to summarize cases succinctly and give case reviews if required (to peers/legal/ER leaders) in order to make recommendations to the business.
• Awareness of multiple HR disciplines and processes (i.e., compensation, benefits, talent acquisition).
• Familiarity with case management tools such as ServiceNow and Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with minimal guidance required.
• Flexibility and willingness to deal with competing priorities and assist others as needed in a team environment.
• Ability to look at processes analytically with the desire to innovate and improve.

Role Overview

The Sr Employee Relations Partner will conduct high‑risk investigations, managing employee issues to resolution, as well as advising on employee relations programs and policies. This position interfaces with all employees, including management, legal, HRBPs and external stakeholders, to maintain positive employee relations and resolve workplace issues between employees and management. Provides a proactive approach to determine training needs ensuring upskilling of leaders occurs.

Hybrid Schedule

Applicants who live within 35 miles of either the Burlington, NC or Durham, NC location will follow a hybrid schedule. This schedule includes a minimum of three in‑office days per week at an assigned location, either Burlington or Durham, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.