Employee Relations Manager

Title: Employee Relations Manager Duration: Sep 27, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027 Location: Canaan, CT 06018 Must Have Knowledge of US employment law, ADA, FLSA, DOL Title VII, FMLA, and USSERA Minimum of 6 years of direct Employee Relations experience managing a wide variety of complex, high risk and sensitive employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution Nice To Have Bilingual: English & Spanish Job Description: Reporting to the Associate Director, Employee Relations, the Employee Relations Manager provides advice and counsel to managers and associates on various employee relations and management issues. Has depth and breadth of experience, knowledge and skills and utilizes the skill set to investigate complicated employee relations issues. Ability to work independently. Temporary assignment with possibility to become permanent. Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities) Works collaboratively with and provides day-to-day coaching and employee relations advice to Senior Business Unit, Functional and Regional leaders, managers, HRBP’s and associates. Reviews and assists managers in reviewing corrective action, performance management, and completes all termination documentation. Identifies and analyzes legal/compliance risks in employment situations. Partners with the Labor & Employment Legal team to review and make recommendations on complex issues, such as terminations, investigations, and medical issues/accommodations, to effectively mitigate company risk. Partners with the Accommodation team for: ADA accommodation and workplace restriction processes Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree Preferred, preferably in Management, HR or psychology, Will accept an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Professional membership, preferred. Minimum 6 years of cumulative direct Employee Relations experience required Minimum of 6 years of experience managing a wide variety of complex, high risk and sensitive employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution. required Knowledge of US employment law, ADA, FLSA, DOL Title VII, FMLA, and USSERA required Experience supporting Sr. Business Unit, Function or Region leadership level client groups. Experience with Exempt Level Professionals and Sr Level Management with direct experience providing strategic guidance on employee relations issues, including performance and developmental management. Experience with Operations preferred. Strong time management skillset required Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to liaise with multiple internal departments manner to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints