Description
Overview: A nationally recognized organization is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Employee Relations to join its HR leadership team. This confidential search is for a company known for its operational excellence, inclusive workplace culture, and multi-market footprint.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in employee relations, thrive in complex environments, and serve as a trusted advisor across departments and locations. This is a high-impact role focused on investigations, policy development, and proactive relationship-building.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage employee relations cases with discretion, fairness, and legal awareness
Advise senior leaders on workplace practices, compliance, and conflict resolution
Strengthen and evolve internal policies to support a respectful, high-performance culture
Ensure consistent application of employment standards across departments and locations
Support union-related matters and labor relations with confidence and clarity
Prepare documentation for audits, legal reviews, and internal reporting
Serve as a resource for sensitive, high-impact employee concerns
Qualifications:
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with 5+ years focused on employee relations
Advanced knowledge of employment law and HR compliance, including multistate regulations is a MUST (NY, VT, D.C. preferred) - Proven success managing investigations and resolving complex workplace issues
Experience in union environments preferred - Strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills
- Ability to lead with professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-visibility role
- Additional Details: This is an on-site role based in North Buckhead.
