Employee Experience and Relations Partner

Getty Images•Washington, DC

2d•$97,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Employee Experience and Relations Partner serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees across the organization. The role independently manages employee relations matters, conducts workplace investigations, provides employment law guidance, and ensures compliance with company practices and regulatory requirements. It requires strong U.S. employment law expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to balance business needs, employee experience, and legal risk. Experience supporting Canada, LATAM, and/or Middle East employment matters is a plus. The role partners with HR, Legal, and business leaders on complex employee matters and organizational changes, and identifies ways to improve employee experience and reduce organizational risk. Success requires working independently through complex situations, maintaining confidentiality, giving balanced recommendations, contributing to a collaborative One HR environment, and applying a continuous improvement mindset.

Requirements

At least 5 years of Employee Relations or HR experience, with demonstrated autonomy in managing employee relations cases.
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law.
Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee matters.
Strong policy drafting and employment compliance experience.
Excellent judgment, stakeholder management, and coaching skills.
Ability to influence leaders and build trusted partnerships across a global organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting employment matters in Canada, LATAM, and/or the Middle East.
Experience with Workday or comparable HR systems.

Responsibilities

Independently manage employee relations cases from intake through resolution, including performance management, misconduct, grievances, accommodations, and separations.
Conduct workplace investigations and prepare clear findings and recommendations.
Coach and advise managers on employee relations issues, employment practices, and workplace concerns.
Advise as a trusted partner, balancing employee experience, compliance, and business objectives.
Draft, review, and maintain employment policies, handbooks, and HR guidance across multiple jurisdictions.
Monitor employment law changes and recommend policy and practice updates.
Partner with HR, Legal, and business leaders on complex employee matters and organizational changes.
Support leave of absence, accommodation, and immigration processes as needed.
Identify trends and opportunities to improve employee experience and reduce organizational risk.

Benefits

Company incentive program may be available to full-time permanent employees.
Equity may be available to full-time permanent employees.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) match.
Paid company holidays.
Paid time off, including a flexible time off policy.
Paid parental leave.
Health plan savings accounts.
Life and disability plans.
Global employee assistance programs.
Legal, pet, home, and auto coverage at preferential group rates and discounts.
Retirement and financial education and tools.
Learning and development opportunities, including leadership development, diversity and inclusion training, mentoring, a high potential program, and professional and skills development.