Employee Relations Manager

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. 

The Employee Relations Manager plays a key role in developing a competitive talent position for Stand Together by reducing risk through the investigation and resolution of employee concerns, establishment of standards of operational excellence, risk mitigation strategies, and HR support. The role involves acting as the employee relations center of excellence lead investigator, maintaining employee relations trackers, and staying updated on employment laws. 

• Thoroughly and expeditiously conduct fair, consistent, and unbiased investigations related to complex employee concerns. 
• Provide recommendations for the appropriate course of action based on the outcome of investigations. 
• Use excellent interviewing, interpersonal, and documentation techniques and use the designated employee relations tools for reporting, documenting, and tracking investigations.  
• Maintain the employee relations tracker and archive to ensure cases are recorded accurately, updated through investigations, and closed properly. 
• Stay current on federal and state employment laws and communicate strategies for implementation. 
• Develop and uphold best practices for the Employee Relations Center of Excellence (ER COE) tools and resources. 
• Present findings and recommendations to Human Resource Leaders (HRLs) and supervisors, partnering with Legal team and HR/business leaders as necessary. 
• Collaborate within the HR capability to share knowledge and identify opportunities for teamwork.  
• Analyze data to provide insights that inform decisions, mitigate risks, and strengthen talent positions, including working with HRLs to enhance skills in employee relations. 
• Create reports for HRLs, leaders, and Legal teams, highlighting trends and potential mitigation strategies. 
• Manage Lighthouse systems: address claims, conduct yearly maintenance tests, update distribution lists, and coordinate with Lighthouse partners. 
• Support various projects such as exit interviews, supervisor training, and process improvements in liaison with Legal. 
• Uphold the highest level of accountability and maintain credibility throughout the organization, ensuring strict adherence to the integrity of and sensitivity in handling all aspects of private data and confidential matters. 

• High degree of business acumen and a deep interest in learning and applying Principle-Based Management to business challenges. 
• 5+ years of experience in a role focused on employee relations or related HR role applying best practices and compliance standards. 
• Ability to build credible partnerships at all levels of the organization and provide effective feedback and challenge that drives accountability and prompts action. 
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws. 
• Examples of leading change management initiatives. 
• Ability to synthesize talent data and provide recommendations or prompt moments of insight. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excitement for the vision and mission of Stand Together. 
• Ability to travel to Stand Together’s office in Arlington, VA and to various investigation sites as needed.  

• Experience with employee relations in a complex, multi-state organization. 
• Proven experience leading investigations and handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion. 
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing data and historical information to develop proactive strategies for enhancing employee relations. 

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.   

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.