US Employee Relations Leader

Harvey AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey is seeking its first Employee Relations Business Partner to own employee relations across the US. You will work with our US People Business Partners, managers, and the Employment Legal team on performance issues, investigations, and sensitive employee transitions, while aligning with Global matters.

This hands-on role offers meaningful ownership as Harvey scales its ER approach in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in employee relations or related People roles with hands-on ownership of complex ER matters and workplace investigations.
• Experience in a high-growth technology environment, ideally AI, with exposure to technical and commercial teams.
• Strong working knowledge of US employment requirements and translating legal guidance into practical recommendations.
• Experience across investigations and ongoing ER advisory work including performance management, conflict resolution, and sensitive separations.

Responsibilities

• Own US employee relations matters from intake through resolution, collaborating with managers and Employment Legal and with the People Partner.
• Lead thorough, impartial workplace investigations, develop plans, interview, assess evidence, document findings and coordinate follow-up.
• Help managers navigate difficult conversations with clear guidance balancing business needs, fairness, and employee trust.
• Be a thoughtful resource for employees, explain processes and next steps clearly and handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Partner with Employment Legal and People Partners on case strategy, reviews, and implementation of outcomes.
• Develop case-management practices, manager resources, and ad hoc training or programs as needed.

Skills

Employee relations

People leadership

Investigations

HR policies

Job description

Harvey is seeking its first Employee Relations Business Partner to own employee relations across the US. You will work with our US People Business Partners, managers, and the Employment Legal team on performance issues, investigations, and sensitive employee transitions, while aligning with Global matters.

This hands-on role offers meaningful ownership as Harvey scales its ER approach in a fast-moving environment.