Director, Employee Relations

Advance Auto Parts

. Develop and implement enterprise-wide employee relations strategies, programs, and policies .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesLead💰 $147,500 - $197,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in conducting complex workplace investigations and advising senior leaders on employee relations strategies. Possesses strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, with a focus on improving organizational effectiveness and mitigating risks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Complex Workplace InvestigationsEmployment Laws and RegulationsLeadership and CoachingData-Driven Decision MakingCollaboration and Relationship Building

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Hard Skills

Workplace InvestigationsEmployee Relations StrategiesPolicy DevelopmentBudget ManagementRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

CommunicationConflict ResolutionCollaborationJudgmentProfessionalism

Industry Keywords

EEOADAFMLAFLSAHR Business Partners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement enterprise-wide employee relations strategies, programs, and policies
Lead and develop a team of Employee Relations professionals
Establish standard processes, tools, and frameworks for consistent employee relations practices
Monitor employee relations trends and recommend proactive solutions
Manage the employee relations operating budget, resources, and strategic vendor partnerships
Oversee complex workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, policy violations, and other complaints
Ensure investigations are objective, thorough, timely, discreet, and legally compliant
Review investigation findings and recommendations for consistency, fairness, and appropriate resolution
Partner with Legal and Compliance on high-risk employee relations matters
Establish metrics and reporting on employee relations trends, investigation outcomes, case volume, root causes, and organizational risks
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and HR executives
Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and improve employee relations practices
Advise senior leaders and HR partners on employee relations practices and organizational risk mitigation
Support responses to government agency charges, audits, and employment-related legal claims
Advise HR leaders and managers on sensitive employee issues, performance management, disciplinary actions, workplace conflict, and organizational effectiveness
Guide leaders on progressive discipline, workplace conduct, and policy interpretation
Coach leaders on communication, conflict resolution, and employee engagement
Promote accountability, respect, and inclusion
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and HR Business Partners on employee experience concerns
Lead initiatives to improve manager effectiveness and workplace experience while reducing employee relations risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience conducting and overseeing complex workplace investigations
Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and other applicable federal and state laws
Experience advising senior leaders on complex employee and organizational matters
Exceptional collaboration and relationship-building skills
Ability to work effectively across functions, navigate competing priorities, and drive solutions in complex organizational environments
Ability to manage sensitive, confidential, and high-risk situations with sound judgment and professionalism
Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Experience supporting large, multi-site or retail organizations
Experience working closely with counsel on litigation, agency responses, and employment-related claims
15+ years of progressive HR experience
At least 5+ years of significant leadership experience
Experience preferably within a large, multi-site or retail organization
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and/or education
Certifications: None required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Health and wellness benefits for Team Members and their families