Strategic Employee Relations Manager

Alcon; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Manager of Employee Relations to support the Americas HR function and lead investigations, policy interpretation, and ER operations. You will advise HR and business leaders, conduct workplace investigations, and help manage performance and disciplinary actions across the region.

You will collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent employment practices, drive process improvements, and strengthen the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of directly related experience, or alternative combinations as listed.
• 5 years of relevant experience in employee relations or HR.
• Fluent in reading/writing/speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations cases and investigations involving complaints, policy violations, conduct concerns, and sensitive matters.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Compliance and business leaders to guide employee relations issues and policy interpretation.
• Coach leaders through difficult conversations, corrective actions, and conflicts.
• Oversee ER operations including case documentation, reporting, and process administration.
• Support workforce changes such as reorganizations, reductions in force, and communications.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Alcon is seeking a Manager of Employee Relations to support the Americas HR function and lead investigations, policy interpretation, and ER operations. You will advise HR and business leaders, conduct workplace investigations, and help manage performance and disciplinary actions across the region.

You will collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent employment practices, drive process improvements, and strengthen the employee experience.