Head of Employee Relations & HR Compliance

The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic partner, aligning the organization’s people strategy with its business objectives. This role leads the execution of high-impact HR initiatives, including strategic project implementation, performance and engagement programs, talent and succession planning, leadership development, and change management. Additionally, the HR Manager oversees HR operations, compliance, investigations, and budget effectiveness. By collaborating closely with senior leadership, this position drives organizational capability, fosters a high-performance culture, and ensures sustainable growth.Your Role at a GlanceStrategic HR Leadership & Business Partnership:Partner with senior HR leadership to define and execute annual people strategy and roadmap linked to financial, operational, and customer goals.Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition:Lead headcount planning, staffing models, and build talent strategies based on demand forecasts.Support recruiting lifecycle in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team (intake, sourcing, interviewing, offers, onboarding) ensuring quality-of-hire and time-to-fill targetsPerformance Management & Culture:Manage performance cycles (goal setting, check-ins, reviews), calibrations, and merit planningDevelop and implement strategies for people engagement and retentionCoach leaders on feedback, accountability, and high-performance behaviors; manage PIPs and development plansSupport global annual engagement surveys; facilitate action planning and track improvementsCompensation:Partner with Compensation to maintain market-competitive pay structures, pay equity, and annual merit/bonus cyclesIn partnership with Compensation, conduct job evaluations, salary benchmarking, and internal parity analysesConduct offer analysis and retention packagesEmployee Relations, Compliance & Risk:Lead employee relations: investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions; ensure fair, consistent practicesEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., Maintain policy governance, handbook updates, and manager training; prepare for audits and regulatory inquiriesPartner with Legal and Compliance on complex cases, severance, accommodations, and risk mitigation strategiesDiversity, Equity & Inclusion:Integrate DE&I principles into talent acquisition, performance, development, and succession practicesTrack representation, hiring, promotion, pay equity, and inclusion metrics; drive targeted interventionPartner with affinity groups and external community partners to strengthen inclusion and outreachHR Operations, Technology & Analytics:Own HR processes (onboarding, data integrity, personnel files, time & attendance, leaves, terminations)Analyze KPI trends (attrition, engagement, absence, hiring, etc.) and present insights to leadershipDrive continuous improvement/Lean initiatives to reduce cycle times and improve employee experienceChange Management & Communications:Develop and execute change plans for reorganizations, new systems, and policy shifts (stakeholder mapping, communications, training)Create clear, empathetic communications for HR programs; iterate based on feedback and outcomesVendor & Budget Management:Own HR budget planning and monitoring; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related field required. Proficiency with HRIS and ATS platforms (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle, UKG, etc.).Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, modeling).Experience with data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau) for dashboard and KPI reporting.Fluency in English required, Spanish as a second language is a plus.What Powers Your PerformanceSuccess in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:Communicate clearly and constructivelyCollaborate effectively and contribute to team successAdapt to change with a positive, proactive mindsetTake accountability and show initiative in their workDemonstrate reliability and pride in performancePrioritize safety and act with awarenessEmbrace feedback and use it to growMaintain high attention to detailDrive continuous improvement and challenge the status quoSupport and develop others through shared learningHow We Support Your SuccessWe’re committed to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond. Medical, Dental, and Vision CoverageCompany-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term DisabilityProfit Sharing: Up to 4%401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting periodPaid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptionsPaid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holidayPaid Vacation TimePerformance-Based Bonus ProgramTuition ReimbursementSafety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Human ResourcesSchedule: Full-Time