Director, Employee Relations

Renuity•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Director of Employee Relations oversees the policies, procedures, and programs of Renuity’s employee relations organization, developing and improving programs related to employee morale and satisfaction. Collaboration with stakeholders providing consultation, process design, and project management of HR program implementation and initiatives is critical. This role will build, evolve, and drive a modernized approach to serving employees as valued customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field required
At least seven years of related experience required
Three years of management experience required
Thorough understanding of human resources and labor relations principles, practices, and procedures.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with employees, managers, executives, and other stakeholders.
Ability to compile, research, and analyze information with the ability to compose and present comprehensive reports.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and lead the enterprise Employee Relations strategy in alignment with organizational and HR objectives.
Partner with executive leadership to foster a fair, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture.
Oversee the Employee Relations operating model, including case intake, investigations, escalation protocols, and resolution standards.
Lead and develop the Employee Relations team to drive consistency, capability, and operational excellence.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, HR leaders, and managers on complex employee relations matters.
Lead high-risk and sensitive employee investigations involving misconduct, policy violations, legal exposure, or senior leadership concerns.
Ensure consistent application of company policies, employment laws, and organizational standards across all employee relations matters.
Assess organizational risk and partner with Legal and Compliance teams to guide decision-making and risk mitigation strategies.
Analyze employee relations trends and metrics to identify risks, improve workplace culture, and enhance employee engagement.
Develop and implement training programs focused on employee relations best practices, conflict resolution, investigations, and compliance.
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders to ensure consistent and effective employee relations practices.
Support the development and implementation of workplace policies that promote compliance, accountability, equity, and inclusion.