Lead Employee Relations Partner

Akumin®

. Lead end-to-end formal investigations into escalated allegations, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower reports, ethics violations, and leadership misconduct .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of employment laws and regulations while leading formal investigations into workplace allegations. Excels in conducting objective interviews, analyzing case metrics, and advising on policy applications to enhance employee relations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations ExperienceInvestigative Interviewing TechniquesEmployment Law KnowledgeCase Management System ProficiencyWritten Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Investigation PlanningEvidence EvaluationRoot-Cause AnalysisPolicy ApplicationCase Documentation

Soft Skills

Neutrality and ObjectivityMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

HR AcuityNavexServiceNow HRSDWorkdayVMS

Certifications & Qualifications

Association of Workplace Investigators Certificate Holder (AWI-CH)SPHRSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

DiscriminationHarassmentRetaliationWhistleblower ReportsEthics Violations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end formal investigations into escalated allegations, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower reports, ethics violations, and leadership misconduct
Formulate investigation plans, define scopes, identify relevant policies, and draft strategic witness interview frameworks
Conduct sensitive, objective interviews with complainants, witnesses, and respondents
Gather, review, and preserve physical, digital, and circumstantial evidence
Author objective and timely investigation reports documenting findings of fact, credibility determinations, policy applicability, and root-cause analysis
Maintain rigorous case files and documentation in compliance with legal regulations and corporate standards
Manage and document case progression in the department's ER Case Management System
Collaborate with Employment Counsel, Compliance, and senior operational leaders on findings and corrective actions
Advise business leaders on complex policy applications and workplace dispute resolutions
Analyze employee relations case metrics and identify multi-site risk hotspots
Propose policy revisions, leadership coaching, managerial interventions, and specialized training to prevent future issues
Mentor and provide technical escalation support to the Employee Relations Specialist

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
Minimum of 5 years of dedicated Employee Relations or workplace investigative experience
Substantial experience handling high-volume, multi-location, or distributed frontline workforces
Advanced, mastery-level knowledge of employment laws and regulations (e.g., Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA)
Exceptional investigative interviewing techniques and evidence evaluation methods
Demonstrated ability to remain strictly neutral and objective during highly charged escalations
Flawless written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of authoring clear, concise, and defensible investigative documents
Preferred: Master's Degree
Preferred certifications: Association of Workplace Investigators Certificate Holder (AWI-CH), SPHR, or SHRM-SCP
Preferred experience utilizing specialized ER case management platforms (e.g., HR Acuity, Navex, ServiceNow HRSD)
Preferred experience operating within clinical healthcare, diagnostic imaging, oncology solutions, or heavily regulated patient-care environments
Preferred experience with Workday, VMS, or other recruiting/workforce technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA accounts with employer contributions
401(k) eligibility with employer match
Paid holidays
Defined PTO and sick time programs