Director of Employee Relations and HR Compliance

About Cardea Health:

Cardea Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate health care to marginalized populations.

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to create and support programs that protect the health and autonomy of vulnerable individuals and promote equity and social justice to improve the well-being of our entire community. Compassionate care for vulnerable populations.

Workplace Culture:

Cardea is dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and actively seeks to include underrepresented communities. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a more dynamic, inclusive, and productive work environment. We value unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, and we are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our society and let's make a positive impact together.

Our Cardea CARE(S) Values include:

Compassion Big heart, steady presence

Accountability

We own it: the work, the follow-through, the impact.

Respect We assume good intent and keep it real

Engagement

We lean in and figure it out together.

Support We’ve got each other across roles, teams, and sites.

These values guide how we care for residents, collaborate with colleagues, and represent Cardea Health in the community.

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Work Location:

This position is designated as Hybrid and combines remote work with onsite responsibilities.

Employees are expected to report to assigned Cardea Health locations, meetings, trainings, and events as necessary to perform essential job functions.

Job Summary:

The Director of Employee Relations and HR Compliance is responsible for leading Cardea Health and Cardea Health’s supporting organizations’ employee relations, employment compliance, workplace investigations, performance management governance, and employment risk management functions. This position serves as the organization's primary subject matter expert on employment law, employee relations practices, corrective action, workplace conduct, accommodations, leave compliance, and employment-related regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working in close partnership with the Director of People & Culture Operations and Chief Administrative Officer/General Counsel, the Senior Director of Compliance, the Director of ER and HR compliance ensures the consistent, fair, and legally compliant administration of employment practices across the organization.

This role provides strategic oversight of employee relations programs, conducts or oversees complex workplace investigations, manages employment-related compliance initiatives, and supervises the Employee Relations Manager. The Director serves as a key advisor to leadership on employee matters while reducing organizational risk and strengthening Cardea's capacity to effectively manage employee relations and compliance responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Employee Relations Leadership Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the organization's employee relations program.

Supervise, mentor, and develop the Employee Relations Manager.

Partner with executive leadership, department leaders, and managers to address complex employee concerns and workplace issues.

Serve as an escalation point for sensitive and high-risk employee relations matters.

Promote consistency, accountability, and fairness in the application of employment policies and practices.

Monitor employee relations trends and recommend proactive solutions to address organizational risk.

Performance Management & Corrective Action Oversee the organization's performance management framework and related processes.

Develop tools, resources, and training that…