VP, Employee Relations
About The Position
Position Summary: The Vice President, Employee Relations is responsible for shaping and leading the organization’s employee relations strategy across the enterprise. Reporting to the CHRO, this role oversees the Employee Relations team that is responsible for resolving complex employee issues, including performance concerns and performance improvement plans (PIPs), conducting investigations, and advising leadership on risk management and workplace policies. The VP partners closely with Legal, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to address employee concerns, mitigate risk, strengthen culture, and maintain a productive and respectful work environment aligned with organizational goals and values.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience to include leading a team of HR professionals; with specific expertise in employee relations.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and employee relations best practices.
- Proven experience managing complex investigations, performance management processes, and high-risk employee issues.
- Proficiency in data tools and reporting (Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI Dashboards).
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills.
- Effective communication and presentation skills; strong executive presence.
- Sound judgment; and a demonstrated track record of building high-performing teams.
- Experience operating within a publicly traded company environment preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Workday and HR Acuity, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the organization’s employee relations strategy in alignment with business objectives.
- Advise management and senior leadership on employee relations issues, risk mitigation, terminations, and policy application.
- Provide guidance and oversight on performance management practices, including performance improvement plans and corrective actions.
- Own company HR policies and the employee handbook, in partnership with Legal, to ensure compliance and consistency.
- Lead reductions in force and other workforce actions as needed.
- Ensure consistent application of company policies and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
- Partner with Legal on high-risk matters, litigation, and regulatory inquiries.
- Establish and maintain investigation standards, processes, and documentation practices.
- Monitor employee relations trends and metrics to proactively identify systemic issues, recommend enterprise-wide interventions.
- Lead and develop a high-performing employee relations team
- Leverage ER metrics (e.g. case volume, themes, outcomes) to inform strategy and identify risk trends
- Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership.
Benefits
- Aggressive compensation package based on experience and skill set.
- Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
- Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric people.
- Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.
- Wellness program to support both mental and physical health.
- Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
