Description
We are seeking a Senior Manager - Employee Relations to join our global ER leadership team. As a key member, you will own the employee relations agenda across the United States and Europe.
You will co-create ER strategy alongside our global ER leadership, bringing a unique lens and deep cross-cultural fluency to how we build a high-trust, high-performance culture.
Responsibilities:
- Co-create ER strategy with the global ER leadership team
- Own the day-to-day ER agenda for Europe and the United States
- Build capability across the broader People organization on conflict resolution, mediation, restorative justice, and bias-aware decision-making
- Partner with the global ER team to re-imagine how we address performance concerns, involuntary exits, and organisational changes
- Serve as a trusted expert on organizational health issues
- Ensure governance and compliance with employment policies and practices across the US and Europe
- Work closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Development, Total Rewards, and Legal to deliver coordinated, seamless support on ER matters
- Drive accountability through strong case management practices, meaningful metrics, and a continuous improvement mindset
- Partner with Legal to navigate works councils, trade unions, and local consultation requirements in European markets
Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree required; JD or advanced HR qualification a plus
- 7+ years of relevant experience in employee relations, workplace conflict, and performance management
- Proven experience operating as an ER practitioner at a senior level
- Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, and inspire talent
- Fresh, innovative, and data-driven thinking applied to complex, long-standing ER challenges
- Strong business and people acumen, with excellent consulting, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills
- In-depth understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and their application to employee relations practice
- Knowledge of UK and European employment law highly desired
- Proficient in US employment law (ADA, ADEA, FMLA)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary ($203,490 - $251,370)
- Bonus compensation
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Inclusive and diverse work environment