Senior Employee Relations Partner

Galderma

. Independently manage employee relations cases from intake through resolution .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing employee relations cases, conducting complex workplace investigations, and providing strategic recommendations based on risk assessments. Proficient in U.S. employment laws and workplace accommodations, with strong communication and analytical skills to influence leaders and improve employee relations processes.

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Employee Relations ManagementComplex Workplace InvestigationsU.S. Employment LawsWorkplace Accommodations ExpertiseRisk Assessment and Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsWorkplace InvestigationsRisk AssessmentPerformance ManagementCorrective ActionTerminationsADA Interactive ProcessAccommodation ManagementCase ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAnalytical SkillsInfluencing SkillsJudgmentCoaching

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesLabor RelationsEmployee ComplaintsGrievancesConfidentialityMulti-State WorkforceCorporate EnvironmentSales-Driven EnvironmentWorkplace ConcernsProactive Risk Mitigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage employee relations cases from intake through resolution
Lead complex workplace investigations by developing strategy, conducting interviews, gathering and assessing evidence and credibility, determining findings, and developing risk-informed recommendations
Prepare investigation reports and present findings, risk assessments, and recommended actions to HR and business leaders
Advise leaders on employee complaints, grievances, performance management, corrective action, conduct, reductions in force, terminations, leave, and accommodation issues
Assess employee relations risk and provide business-oriented recommendations
Partner with leaders, HR Business Partners, Legal, Compliance, Benefits, and other stakeholders on sensitive employee matters and employment decisions
Coordinate the ADA interactive process and accommodation management from intake through resolution
Evaluate accommodation options and maintain confidential accommodation documentation and case-management records
Coach leaders and people managers on employee relations best practices and difficult workplace situations
Develop or support ER training, tools, playbooks, and manager resources
Improve employee relations processes, workflows, tools, templates, and best practices
Identify case trends and share insights with ER and HR leadership for proactive risk mitigation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employee or Labor Relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience
6-10 years of progressive Employee Relations experience
Ability to independently manage a broad employee relations caseload, including complex workplace investigations and higher-risk employee matters
Experience supporting a multi-state U.S. workforce in a fast-paced corporate and/or sales-driven environment
Experience independently conducting complex workplace investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, misconduct, and other workplace concerns
Expertise in workplace accommodations and the ADA interactive process
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws
Experience assessing employee relations risk and advising on performance management, corrective action, terminations, accommodations, and leave-related matters
Judgment to independently resolve employee matters and recognize when escalation to ER leadership and/or Legal is appropriate
Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, investigation, and presentation skills
Ability to influence leaders at multiple organizational levels
Ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive, confidential matters with limited supervision
External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual short-term incentive program, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid time off
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Meaningful opportunities for growth, development, and collaboration
Inclusive and innovative work environment