Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations

Center for Reproductive Rights • New York City, NY

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Reproductive Rights is seeking an experienced professional to join its staff as Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations. In this role, the Senior Manager will provide strategic guidance and subject-matter expertise on complex employee and labor relations matters, helping to foster a positive, equitable, and legally compliant workplace. The Senior Manager partners closely with senior leadership to ensure that policies, practices, and processes support staff effectively and are implemented consistently across departments. This role also serves as a senior resource and thought partner on complex or high-risk employee and labor relations issues, investigations, and negotiations. This role reports to the Chief People and Culture Officer and will be based in the Center’s New York City office in a hybrid model of 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Employee and/or Labor Relations, including experience advising senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree or relevant certification preferred).
• Demonstrated experience working in a multinational or global organization.
• Deep knowledge of employee relations practices, investigations, and dispute resolution.
• Experience advising on labor relations, collective bargaining, or similar frameworks in one or more jurisdictions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professional judgment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Having a J.D is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to HR and executive leadership on complex and sensitive employee and labor relations matters.
• Provide strategic guidance on workplace policies, practices, and risk mitigation to support a positive and equitable work environment.
• Identify trends and systemic issues in employee relations and recommend proactive, organization-wide solutions.
• Contribute to the development and harmonization of HR policies, frameworks, and standards.
• Provide expert guidance on investigations, performance management, dispute resolution, and workplace conduct issues across multiple regions.
• Support regional HR managers in addressing employee relations concerns and implementing consistent practices.
• Advise on grievance handling, mediation, and dispute resolution strategies.
• Review and advise on collective bargaining agreements and other labor frameworks where applicable.
• Provide strategic input into labor negotiations and contract interpretation, as needed.
• Monitor developments in labor and employment regulations in key jurisdictions and advise on implications for organizational policy and practice.
• Ensure consistent and equitable application of HR policies and procedures.
• Support development of tools, guidance, and training to strengthen manager capability in employee relations matters.
• Oversee analysis of employee relations data, trends, and metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and present insights and recommendations to HR leadership.
• Maintain appropriate documentation standards and ensure confidentiality of sensitive materials.
• Mentor HR colleagues and contribute to strengthening internal expertise in employee and labor relations.
• Develop tools, frameworks, or training materials to improve manager effectiveness in addressing workplace issues.
• Perform other duties consistent with the senior advisory nature of the role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plan with no in-network deductible and best-in-class reproductive healthcare coverage, including infertility.
• Dental and Vision coverage.
• Resources to help prevent and recover from burnout through different programs that enable mental, physical, and community well-being.
• Generous leave, including paid parental leave, personal days, vacation, and sick leave.
• Closed the last week of December to allow staff to spend winter holiday time with their loved ones.
• After the first year of employment, the Center will contribute 7.5% of your annual salary to a 401(k) (applicable only in US and Kenya).

What This Job Offers

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