Employee Relations Lead
Are you a strategic HR professional who thrives in complex employee relations environments and enjoys driving positive workplace culture? Hannah Savage with Robert Half is working with a well-established, mission-driven organization who is seeking an Employee Relations Lead to play a key role in supporting leaders, strengthening engagement, and mitigating risk across the workforce.
This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you’ll partner closely with leadership and legal counsel while influencing policies, processes, and organizational outcomes.
What You’ll Do
- Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, resolving workplace concerns including conflicts, grievances, and policy-related issues
- Lead the full performance management lifecycle, including reviews, coaching strategies, corrective action, and improvement plans
- Conduct and manage complex workplace investigations, escalating appropriately and ensuring thorough documentation
- Oversee EEOC and state-level claims in collaboration with legal and senior HR leadership
- Support and enhance equal employment opportunity and affirmative action initiatives
- Analyze employee relations data and trends, recommending proactive strategies to improve retention and reduce risk
- Partner with leadership to develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices
- Facilitate exit interviews and provide actionable insights to leadership teams
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements, including audit support activities
- Participate in workplace safety initiatives and investigate worksite incidents
- Contribute to leadership development and training programs
For immediate and confidential consideration, apply today or reach out to Hannah Savage with Robert Half's Rochester, NY branch today!
Qualifications:
What You Bring
- 3–7+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations
- Proven experience leading investigations, handling compliance matters and performance management processes
- Working knowledge of employment laws, including EEO, affirmative action, and state/federal regulations
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Experience partnering with legal teams and senior leadership preferred
- HRIS experience and comfort managing job structures and documentation
•Why This Role
- High-impact, visible position with direct influence on organizational culture
- Opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership and shape HR strategy
- Broad, hands-on scope spanning compliance, employee relations, and leadership development
- Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on continuous improvement
Compensation
$70,000.00-$80,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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