Employee Relations Manager

The role

The Employee Relations Manager provides expert guidance, coaching, and support to HR staff, leaders, and employees on employee relations matters. This role involves driving policy updates and conducting internal investigations globally.

What you will do

• Deliver expert level advice and coaching to HR colleagues and leaders globally on employee relations issues.
• Coach and advise leaders on performance management strategies.
• Serve as employee relations subject matter expert resource to the People Relations team.
• Lead and conduct internal workplace investigations across all Renaissance locations.
• Draft, revise and implement employee relations policies.
• Analyze employee relations data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership based on data insights.
• Partner with various HR functions to ensure cohesive and compliant service delivery.
• Contribute to broader HR projects and initiatives.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ Human Resources experience, with a strong emphasis on employee relations.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience conducting internal investigations independently.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), or other equivalent experie
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with sensitivity, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate complex employee relations issues and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Expertise in collecting, analyzing, and leveraging employee relations data to drive informed decision-making.

Nice to have

• JD or legal background in employment law desirable

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

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About the company

Renaissance is a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology. Their solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students.