Senior Compliance & Employee Relations Specialist

Fullsight•Warrendale, PA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC), Performance Review Institute (PRI) and SAE International (SAE), deliver shared solutions to industry's common challenges. Join us and create a higher standard for a better world. The Senior Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist serves as the organization’s subject matter expert on employee relations, workplace investigations, and employment compliance. This role ensures consistent, fair, and legally sound handling of sensitive issues while mitigating organizational risk and enabling HRBPs to maintain trusted advisory relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree, or HR certification preferred
8-10+ years of experience with employee relations, investigations, or employment compliance
Expertise in U.S. employment law; global exposure a plus
Proven ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct complex employee relations investigations, including performance-related issues, misconduct, and policy violations
Advise HRBPs, managers, and senior leaders on employment law, policy interpretation, and risk management
Partner with HR Operations to advise and manage complex LOA cases.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations, including FLSA, ADA, EEO, Immigration and leave laws
Develop, update, and maintain employee relations policies, procedures, and investigation protocols
Maintain thorough documentation, case tracking, and risk assessments through the company’s third party ethics hotline
Partner with legal counsel on high-risk or escalated matters
Provide training to managers and HR staff on ER and compliance topics
Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and compliance reporting
Monitor regulatory changes and proactively recommend policy updates