California Employee Relations Manager

Job Summary

Owning the employee relations function in a full-time remote capacity, the California Employee Relations Manager will lead complex workplace investigations, manage performance documentation, and design manager enablement programs to foster a supportive workplace culture.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end workplace investigations across all US jurisdictions, partnering with Legal and People Business Partners
• Manage the Performance Improvement Plan lifecycle, ensuring quality documentation and consistent application across the organization
• Coach managers on performance documentation and difficult conversations to prevent escalation and support employee development

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of employee relations experience, including leading complex workplace investigations
• Deep knowledge of California employment law and multi-state US compliance requirements
• Proven track record of coaching managers through performance documentation and accountability processes
• Experience building scalable employee relations processes and compliance training programs
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or employment law certification preferred