Employee Relations Manager

Company Overview

Offering trendy fashion accessories at great prices – that’s our vision. We’ve been implementing this successfully since 1990. With strong brands SIX, I AM, TOSH and several white and private labels, we are represented through over 24,200 sales areas in 21 countries worldwide. We are one of the largest international suppliers of fashion jewelry and accessories. Over 3,200 dedicated employees ensure that we continue to open up new sales areas and markets, and that our fashionable product lines are continually expanded.

Remote position based out of the US.

Resolve workplace issues and conflicts, conduct investigations, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.

The Employee Relations and Compliance Manager oversees employee relations issues and drives legal compliance for North America. Works closely with local colleagues within all North America departments. Reports to Director, Talent Management and may supervise up to 1–2 team members.

• Investigate employee grievances, complaints, and policy violations thoroughly and impartially.
• Serve as a key point of contact for employees and managers on compliance and employee relations issues.
• Provide guidance and resources to employees and managers on resolving workplace concerns.
• Offer recommendations for corrective actions and dispute resolution.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that align with labor laws and company values.
• Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations and communicate updates to management.
• Conduct audits and assessments to identify and address compliance issues and risks.
• Follow up with field employees on compliance reporting adherence.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and documentation of compliance activities.
• Develop and deliver training programs for managers and employees on ethics, conflict resolution, and compliance.
• Advise and provide recommendations to management on potential legal and regulatory risks.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, External Legal Counsel, and other departments to ensure consistent practices.

• Gain a deep understanding of organizational culture by building strong relationships with key stakeholders (First 30 days).
• Review employee relations and compliance initiatives, systems, company processes, and current risk strategies to understand strengths and areas for improvement (First 30 days).
• Build relationships with internal HR partners (First 60 days).
• Launch initiatives aimed at improving employee relations, including creating trainings in areas identified as gaps to strengthen company culture (First 90 days).
• Review current SOPs, compliance and risk programs to identify gaps. Complete an audit of recent legal changes impacting our business and create a process to ensure beeline is up to date on all legal requirements (First 90 days).

• Expertise in employment law and compliance, ensuring all policies and processes meet legal standards and align with industry standards.
• Proven success in resolving employee relations incidents, including the ability to complete investigations, document and retain records of all employee issues.
• Experience with creating, updating, and storing Standard Operating Procedures; staying up to date on legal and internal changes, and updating policies to stay current at all times.
• Expertise in identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing enhancements and solutions.
• Strong capability in fostering an inclusive company culture that emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and aligns with the company’s mission and value.

• Focus & Impact
  • Entrepreneurial Thinking – Initiates innovation through out-of-the-box thinking.
  • Drive for Results – Inspires ambitious performance to achieve goals.
  • Accountability – Holds self and others accountable, “says what needs to be said.”
• Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Collaborative Teamwork – Ensures self/team/function contribute to achievement of shared objectives.
  • Effective Communication – Shares initiatives in a manner that facilitates buy‑in and empowers…