Employee Relations Lead
CFS
Dobbs Ferry, New York, US
About the Role
Role: Employee Relations Lead
Location: Tarrytown, NY (fully in-office)
Compensation: $90-100K
Our non-profit client, based in Tarrytown, NY, is looking for an Employee Relations Lead to join their HR group. This Employee Relations Lead plays a key role in fostering a consistent and high-performing workplace culture. Reporting to the VP of HR, this position oversees employee relations, grievance proceedings, and management training in workplace compliance, performance management, and labor relations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage employee relations cases, including performance management, attendance, grievances, and workplace concerns.
- Provide advice and coaching to managers to resolve workplace issues and strengthen leadership capability.
- Conduct investigations into employee conduct and workplace incidents and prepare reports and recommendations.
- Ensure grievance and disciplinary processes align with organizational policy and legal requirements.
- Develop and deliver training for managers on employee relations and compliance topics.
- Use data and trends to proactively address workplace issues and support a positive organizational culture.
- Partner with HR and organizational leaders to support engagement, retention, and performance outcomes.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive HR matters.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required; advanced degree or SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of HR experience, including at least two (2) years in employee or labor relations.
- Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and labor relations practices.
- Strong investigative, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to build trust and influence at all levels of an organization.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respect for diverse teams and communities.
- Ability to travel locally as needed.
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a mission-driven organization making a meaningful community impact.
- Work within a collaborative HR team focused on employee growth and well-being.
- Thrive in a culture that values integrity, learning, and respect.
- Access professional development and growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead employee relations cases and investigations
- Provide coaching to managers on ER issues
- Develop and deliver manager training on compliance and ER
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
- 5+ years HR experience including 2+ years in employee/labor relations
- SHRM/SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred
Required Skills
employee relations
grievance handling
investigations
training and coaching
knowledge of employment laws
Keywords
employee relations
HR investigations
labor relations
training
compliance
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