Employee Relations Business Partner

Harvey • New York, NY

2d • $165,400 - $248,200

About The Position

Harvey is hiring its first Employee Relations Business Partner to own employee relations across the US as the company scales. The role works closely with US People Business Partners, managers, and the Employment Legal team on performance issues, investigations, sensitive employee transitions, and global matters. It is a hands-on position with meaningful ownership, focused on resolving difficult situations and building an employee relations approach that is consistent, practical, and suited to a fast-moving company.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in employee relations or related People roles, with substantial hands-on ownership of complex ER matters and workplace investigations.
• Experience managing employee relations in a high-growth technology environment.
• Strong working knowledge of US employment requirements and experience translating legal guidance into practical recommendations.
• Experience with investigations and ongoing ER advisory work, including performance management, conflict resolution, and sensitive separations.
• Credibility with senior leaders and confidence to challenge proposed approaches while maintaining trust.
• Strong writing, organization, and judgment; ability to manage competing priorities, maintain clear records, and explain recommendations.
• A low-ego, high-ownership approach; comfort operating through ambiguity, building what is missing, and adapting approaches rather than defaulting to a playbook.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an AI technology environment.
• Exposure to both technical and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Own US employee relations matters from intake through resolution, including performance concerns, conduct, and sensitive issues, in partnership with managers, Employment Legal, and the relevant People Business Partner.
• Lead impartial workplace investigations by developing investigation plans, conducting interviews, assessing evidence, documenting findings, and coordinating follow-up.
• Help managers navigate difficult conversations and decisions; challenge assumptions, distinguish facts from impressions, and provide clear guidance balancing business needs, fairness, and employee trust.
• Support employees by listening carefully, explaining processes and next steps, and handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Partner with Employment Legal and People Business Partners on case strategy, required reviews, employee communications, and implementation of agreed outcomes.
• Develop practical case-management practices and manager resources, use case trends to address recurring issues, and develop ad hoc training or programs as relevant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed