Employee Relations Manager

Company Description

When you join Renaissance®, you join a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology! Renaissance’s solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students, allowing time for what matters—creating energizing learning experiences in the classroom.

Our fiercely passionate employees and educational partners have helped drive phenomenal student growth, with Renaissance solutions being used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Every day, we are connected to our mission by exemplifying our values: trust each other, win together, strive for the best, own our actions, and grow and evolve.

Job Description

Would you like to join a team of highly motivated, hardworking individuals in the Human Resources department? As part of the Employee Relations team, the Employee Relations Manager will serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on employee relations matters, helping us maintain a fair, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace. This position reports directly to the Director of Employee Relations and works closely with various HR functions to manage employee relations processes in line with organizational goals. 

In this role as Employee Relations Manager, you will be responsible for:  

Employee Relations Strategy & Case Management:  

• Provide expert-level consultation to HR partners and managers on employee performance, conduct concerns, workplace conflict, and policy interpretation. 
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of employee relations matters—including intake, documentation, investigation, resolution, and follow-up. 
• Ensure case handling is consistent, compliant, timely, and aligned with the company’s values and policies. 

Performance Management:  

• Guide leaders and HR teams in designing performance management plans, including coaching, corrective action, and performance improvement plans (PIPs). 

Investigations:  

• Conduct complex, high-risk investigations into alleged misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other policy violations. 
• Deliver clear, well-documented investigative reports and recommendations in partnership with Legal and HR leadership. 
• Maintain investigation tracking systems and identify process improvements. 

Policy Design & Compliance:  

• Draft, update, and implement employee relations and workplace policies, ensuring alignment with current labor laws and industry best practices. 
• Monitor regulatory developments (e.g., pay transparency, remote work compliance) and advise on implications for internal practices. 
• Data Analysis & Risk Mitigation:  
• Analyze employee relations trends, identify systemic issues, and collaborate on proactive solutions that minimize organizational risk. 
• Create and present quarterly data summaries and insights to HR and business leaders. 

Global Mobility Support: 

• Partner with the firm’s Global Mobility Partner to support international employee matters, including cross-border transfers, expatriate assignments, and immigration-related issues. 
• Assist in the implementation of global mobility policies and processes to ensure a smooth and compliant employee experience. 
• Collaborate with external consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure global mobility practices align with organizational objectives, legal requirements, and best practices. 

Cross-functional Collaboration:  

• Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal, People & Culture, Learning & Development, Compensation, Benefits, and Talent Acquisition to ensure a consistent employee experience. 
• Contribute to People team initiatives including manager enablement, culture surveys, training, and org-wide communication strategies. 

Qualifications

For this role as Employee Relations Manager, you should have:

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, including substantial experience in employee relations. 
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA). 
• Experience managing complex workplace investigations independently. 
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and deliverables. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels. 
• Demonstrated ability to use discretion, manage sensitive issues, and maintain confidentiality. 

Preferred:

• Tech industry or high-growth environment experience. 
• JD or legal background in employment law. 
• Working knowledge of global employment practices and international ER exposure. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary Range: $109,500 -$136,900 This range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location.

Benefits for eligible employees include:

• World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs

Frequently cited statistics show that some women, underrepresented individuals, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Renaissance, we encourage all applications! Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need for the future!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

For information about Renaissance, visit: https://www.renaissance.com/