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Employee Relations Manager
An Employee Relations Manager manages workplace conflicts and conducts employee relations investigations into complaints ranging from harassment to performance disputes, working to resolve issues fairly and consistently. They ensure labor law compliance and drive policy development across the organization, using HRIS systems to document cases and track trends. This role sits within human resources, typically reporting to an HR Director or VP of HR, and requires strong conflict resolution skills and sound judgment.
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