Strategic Employee Relations Leader (Investigations)

Early Warning Services LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Early Warning Services LLC is seeking an Employee Relations Director to lead complex investigations and strategic ER initiatives. You will advise senior leaders, partner with Legal, Risk, and Compliance, and create standards for case management across the organization.

The role requires a deep understanding of employment law, confidentiality, and data-driven risk assessment, with hybrid work. The base pay includes regional variations and a discretionary incentive plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of HR/business experience.
• Experience influencing senior leaders.
• Able to manage ambiguity and change.
• Collaborative team player with growth focus.
• Develops deep relationships at all levels.
• Excellent listening and influencing skills.
• Data-driven problem solving.
• Background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex, high-risk workplace investigations with objectivity.
• Manage an active portfolio of employee relations cases to closure.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on performance and policy.
• Assess legal, regulatory, and reputational risks in matters.
• Establish standards and best practices for investigations.
• Analyze data to identify recurring issues and risks.
• Partner to develop programs addressing recurring issues.

Skills

Senior leadership

HR analytics

Investigation

Policy interpretation

Cross-functional

Change management

Consultative coaching

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Early Warning Services LLC is seeking an Employee Relations Director to lead complex investigations and strategic ER initiatives. You will advise senior leaders, partner with Legal, Risk, and Compliance, and create standards for case management across the organization.

The role requires a deep understanding of employment law, confidentiality, and data-driven risk assessment, with hybrid work. The base pay includes regional variations and a discretionary incentive plan.