Employee Relations Manager

Responsibilities

In this newly created role, the Employee Relations Manager will lead prompt, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations while supporting Related’s people strategy. Partnering with HR Business Partners, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders, the ER Manager will address employee concerns, manage performance and conduct matters, ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, and promote a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

We’ll trust you to:

• Lead investigations into complaints involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, fraud, policy violations, ethical concerns, and potential OSHA or workplace safety violations
• Support investigations related to workplace accommodations (e.g., ADA) in partnership with HR and Legal
• Develop investigation plans; conduct interviews; gather and analyze evidence; maintain detailed and consistent documentation
• Prepare clear, objective findings and recommendations in partnership with HR Business Partners, Legal, Compliance, and Safety
• Ensure investigations are timely, confidential, and legally compliant
• Support resolution of employee concerns through coaching, mediation, corrective action, and informal resolution as appropriate

• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and managers on performance management, disciplinary action, and conflict resolution
• Partner with leaders to develop, implement, and monitor performance improvement plans (PIPs) and corrective action documentation
• Provide guidance on accommodations, workplace safety obligations, policy interpretation, and best practices for managing sensitive employee matters
• Ensure consistent and compliant application of policies and employment practices
• In partnership with compliance, stay current on federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., EEO, ADA, OSHA, wage and hour)
• Identify systemic issues, compliance risks, or trends and recommend proactive solutions to strengthen culture and mitigate risk

• Track investigation metrics and trends; prepare reports and insights for HR leadership
• Contribute to manager training on investigations, performance management, accommodations, workplace safety, fraud prevention, and respectful workplace practices

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Anticipated base salary range: $110,000 - $120,000

Actual base salary within the anticipated range will be determined by several components including, but not limited to, the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and market factors.

• 5+ years employee relations experience with significant workplace investigations exposure
• Demonstrated experience conducting complex, sensitive investigations and supporting performance management and disciplinary processes
• Strong knowledge of employment laws (e.g., harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ADA, OSHA, wage and hour)
• Experience in multi-state and unionized environments preferred, including familiarity with CA, CO, IL, MA, and NY employment laws
• Excellent interviewing, analytical, and written communication skills
• Objectivity and sound judgment
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong attention to detail and documentation
• High emotional intelligence with ability to influence across organizational levels
• Calm and effective under pressure
• Undergraduate degree required

• Flexibility required to address urgent or time-sensitive employee matters

Formed in 1972, Related is the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, the company has offices and major developments across the world. Related owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets valued at over $70 billion, including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side.

Related believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued. Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial spirit. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business.

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Related is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. It is a bedrock belief of our organization that diversity, equity and inclusion are not only socially responsible, they are the foundation of a successful business.