Employee Relations Director

📋 Description

• Lead workplace investigations: conduct impartial inquiries into harassment, discrimination.
• Design and improve the investigations program: intake, triage, risk rating, cross-functional handling.
• Drive learning from cases: translate findings into policy updates, controls, and training.
• Own reports and case closure: prepare findings and recommendations; ensure records.
• Partner with Legal & Compliance: collaborate on investigations, agency charges, and regulatory matters.
• Develop and govern ER policies: build policies and case management practices.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Employment Law, or related field.
• Master's degree (MBA, MHRM) or JD preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with focus on employee relations and investigations.
• Experience independently conducting and leading complex, high-risk investigations (harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct).
• Experience in high-growth technology, aerospace, defense, or regulated environments preferred.
• Deep knowledge of federal and California employment law; experience drafting defensible investigation reports.

🎁 Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations available during application and hiring.
• Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunity to influence ER in a high-growth aerospace tech company.