Employee Relations Manager

Summary

Join Renaissance®, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, as an Employee Relations Manager. As a trusted advisor, you will provide expert consultation on employee relations matters, ensuring a fair and compliant workplace. You will manage the lifecycle of employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and guide leaders on performance management. This role also involves policy design, data analysis, and collaboration with various HR functions. You will partner with the Global Mobility Partner to support international employee matters and contribute to People team initiatives. The position reports to the Director of Employee Relations and requires 5–7 years of progressive HR experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, including substantial experience in employee relations
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA)
• Experience managing complex workplace investigations independently
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and deliverables
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels
• Demonstrated ability to use discretion, manage sensitive issues, and maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level consultation to HR partners and managers on employee performance, conduct concerns, workplace conflict, and policy interpretation
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of employee relations matters—including intake, documentation, investigation, resolution, and follow-up
• Ensure case handling is consistent, compliant, timely, and aligned with the company’s values and policies
• Guide leaders and HR teams in designing performance management plans, including coaching, corrective action, and performance improvement plans (PIPs)
• Conduct complex, high-risk investigations into alleged misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other policy violations
• Deliver clear, well-documented investigative reports and recommendations in partnership with Legal and HR leadership
• Maintain investigation tracking systems and identify process improvements
• Draft, update, and implement employee relations and workplace policies, ensuring alignment with current labor laws and industry best practices
• Monitor regulatory developments (e.g., pay transparency, remote work compliance) and advise on implications for internal practices
• Analyze employee relations trends, identify systemic issues, and collaborate on proactive solutions that minimize organizational risk
• Create and present quarterly data summaries and insights to HR and business leaders
• Partner with the firm’s Global Mobility Partner to support international employee matters, including cross-border transfers, expatriate assignments, and immigration-related issues
• Assist in the implementation of global mobility policies and processes to ensure a smooth and compliant employee experience
• Collaborate with external consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure global mobility practices align with organizational objectives, legal requirements, and best practices
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal, People & Culture, Learning & Development, Compensation, Benefits, and Talent Acquisition to ensure a consistent employee experience
• Contribute to People team initiatives including manager enablement, culture surveys, training, and org-wide communication strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Tech industry or high-growth environment experience
• JD or legal background in employment law
• Working knowledge of global employment practices and international ER exposure

Benefits

• World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs