Sr Employee Relations Partner

UKG • ,

8d • $83,500 - $119,050 • Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Employee Relations Partner on UKG's People & Employment Practices (PEP) team, the role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders and HR partners, providing practical, consistent, and risk-informed guidance on employee relations matters. The position supports a fair, respectful, and compliant workplace and helps leaders address performance challenges, employee concerns, workplace conduct, and employment decisions.

The role requires strong employee relations judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to independently assess situations, identify risks, and recommend appropriate solutions. The partner advises and influences leaders while navigating sensitive employee matters and balancing business needs, employee experience, and organizational risk.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive employee relations experience, including substantial hands-on experience independently managing matters involving performance management, workplace conduct, corrective actions, and employment separations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws, HR policies, and employee relations practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting employee relations in a large, complex, or geographically dispersed organization.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, navigate ambiguous or sensitive situations, critically evaluate information, and develop practical, well-reasoned recommendations.
• Strong consultation, communication, and influencing skills, including confidence challenging assumptions, delivering difficult messages, and guiding leaders toward appropriate decisions.
• Strong organizational and case management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and drive matters to timely resolution.
• Experience partnering with HR business partners, Legal, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience using case management systems, reporting tools, and employee relations data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage employee relations matters from intake through resolution, including performance concerns, workplace conduct, disciplinary actions, employee concerns, and employment separations; gather information, assess risks, recommend actions, ensure timely follow-up and clear communication, and maintain accurate case documentation.
• Advise managers and HR business partners on performance management, leader coaching, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Coach and influence leaders on performance management, difficult conversations, and employee concerns, respectfully challenging proposed actions when appropriate.
• Partner with Legal, Investigations, HR business partners, and other stakeholders on sensitive matters, appropriate escalation, and consistent application of company policies and employment practices.
• Support employee relations activities related to organizational changes, restructures, workforce reductions, and employment separations.
• Identify employee relations trends and process improvement opportunities to strengthen consistency, mitigate risk, and enhance employee experience.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of employee relations tools, templates, and processes, using technology and data to support efficiency and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for a performance-based bonus plan and restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation.
• UKG states that it offers flexibility and benefits, with details available through its benefits and rewards information.

What This Job Offers

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