Employee Relations Manager

Mortenson • Robbinsdale, MN

3d • $103,200 - $154,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to lead the Employee Relations team, driving consistent execution, strengthening leader capability, and leveraging data insights to inform decision-making and risk mitigation at the organization level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, with a significant focus on employee relations, investigations, and workplace risk management
• Demonstrated experience managing complex and high-risk employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, and policy violations
• Proven ability to coach and influence leaders at multiple levels, including senior leaders and HR Business Partners
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements and their application in real-world scenarios
• Experience working in a large, multi-location or decentralized organization
• Deep expertise in employee relations practices, including investigations, discipline, performance management, and conflict resolution
• Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory requirements (federal, state, and local), with the ability to apply them effectively in complex and high-risk situations
• Comprehensive understanding of HR policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks, including accommodations, workplace conduct, and employee reporting/hotline processes
• Understanding of organizational dynamics within a decentralized, project-based workforce, including both field and corporate environments
• Working knowledge of Employee Relations data and analytics, with the ability to interpret trends, case metrics, and risk indicators to inform decision-making
• Familiarity with integrated HR operating models, including partnerships across HRBPs, Centers of Excellence (COEs), Legal, and Security
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing Employee Relations team, driving performance and development by providing day-to-day coaching, direction, and support while building capability across investigations, case management, and leader consulting
• Establish and optimize team operating model and discipline through clear role definition, workload prioritization, and efficient resource allocation
• Ensure excellence in Employee Relations execution by overseeing consistent, timely, and high-quality delivery of investigations, performance management, discipline, and policy application across the organization
• Own and evolve Employee Relations standards, processes, and governance to ensure alignment with compliance requirements, organizational needs, and industry best practices
• Lead and oversee complex and high-risk Employee Relations matters by managing high-impact and/or executive-level matters and serving as a trusted escalation point
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders and HR Business Partners, coaching and influencing to effectively navigate complex workforce issues and drive consistent, sound decision-making
• Lead the use of Employee Relations data and insights to identify trends, inform HR and business decisions, and proactively mitigate organizational risk
• Maintain and apply deep expertise in employee relations trends, regulatory developments, and legal updates, translating insights into applicable policy, practice, and enterprise strategy
• Partner cross-functionally to manage organizational risk by working closely with Legal, Compliance, and business leadership on high-risk and sensitive matters

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior