Strategic Senior Employee Relations Leader

Relativity; Connecticut; On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to lead complex ER matters with sound judgment and legal fluency. The role acts as a strategic partner to Sr. HRBPs, absorbing high-risk ER work while enabling HRBPs to focus on strategy, talent decisions, and organizational effectiveness.

This position partners with Legal and senior leadership to resolve issues swiftly, strengthen culture as we scale, and ensure fair outcomes across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years in Employee Relations or HR compliance
• Experience leading workplace investigations independently from intake through resolution
• Working knowledge of multi-state employment law and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to manage high-risk cases with discretion and sound judgment
• Strong written communication skills with clear, legally-defensible documentation

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end investigations into complex employee relations matters (misconduct, discrimination, retaliation, policy violations).
• Conduct structured interviews, assess credibility, synthesize evidence, and provide legally defensible findings and recommendations.
• Partner with Legal to manage risk, escalation thresholds, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure policies are applied consistently 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 fairness across managers and teams.
• Own ER governance, including escalation pathways, decision frameworks, and audit readiness.
• Coach managers on feedback delivery, difficult conversations, and when to elevate ER matters.
• Collaborate with Sr. HRBPs to align ER decisions with talent and organizational outcomes.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Business

HR Strategy

Human Resources Consulting

Leadership Training

Organizational Development

Recruiting

Succession Planning

Talent Management

Workforce Planning

Education

HR Certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

Job description

Relativity is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to lead complex ER matters with sound judgment and legal fluency. The role acts as a strategic partner to Sr. HRBPs, absorbing high-risk ER work while enabling HRBPs to focus on strategy, talent decisions, and organizational effectiveness.

This position partners with Legal and senior leadership to resolve issues swiftly, strengthen culture as we scale, and ensure fair outcomes across the organization.