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