Senior Employee Relations Manager

Labcorp

. Work with business managers on particularly complex employee relations cases requiring commercially acceptable solutions .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Employee Relations, including handling complex cases and providing legally sound guidance. Proven ability to lead teams, deliver upskilling programs, and ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational policies.

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Employee Relations ExpertiseTeam Leadership ExperienceKnowledge of Employment LawsCase Management Tools FamiliarityHR Certification (PHR, SPHR, GPHR, CIPD)

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsHuman Resource Business PartneringCase InvestigationData Analysis Using SpreadsheetsUpskilling Program Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsConfidentiality Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCase Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSPHRGPHRCIPD

Industry Keywords

Employee LifecycleLabor LawsHR DisciplinesComplianceCommercial Decisions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with business managers on particularly complex employee relations cases requiring commercially acceptable solutions
Advise on formal processes in accordance with Labcorp policies and regulatory guidelines
Act as a second review and escalation point for team cases to ensure ER consistency
Approve all terminations within the assigned business area
Lead employee relations projects and activities
Coordinate information with senior ER team members to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Ensure the team delivers quality upskilling and publishes an annual development program or upskilling offering for Labcorp leaders globally
Deliver upskilling when appropriate
Work with the metrics team to provide intelligence on business-unit case numbers, identify trends, and make business-focused recommendations
Work across the global ER team during busy periods
Serve as a trusted ER leader for leaders and HR Business Partners
Provide consistent, practical, and legally sound guidance across the employee-concern lifecycle
Oversee escalation support and quality assurance for complex or high-risk matters
Lead and develop ER team members
Partner with ER leadership to drive insights, mitigate risk, and continuously improve ER effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in business, law, human resources, or related subject
8 or more years' experience with Employee Relations or Human Resource Business Partnering role
1 or more years' experience leading a team
3 or more years' experience handling Employee Relations cases
Sound, expert knowledge of relevant employment and labor laws, ideally in more than one country
Familiarity with Labcorp policies and relevant policies, tools, and documents
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive issues
Ability to investigate and train a team to investigate
Ability to summarize cases succinctly and give regular case reviews
Ability to prioritize time-sensitive issues
Awareness of multiple HR disciplines and processes, including compensation, benefits, and talent acquisition
Familiarity with case management tools and Microsoft Office
Proven customer service focus and organizational skills
Ability to problem solve regarding commercial decisions
Flexibility to handle competing priorities and assist others in a team environment
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, tact, and respect
Great line manager track record
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to adopt a systems thinking approach
Appropriate HR certification (PHR, SPHR, GPHR, CIPD, etc.) preferred
1 or more years of experience using spreadsheets to analyze reporting data and developing PowerPoint presentations preferred
Current or prior Labcorp employee preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Hybrid work schedule for eligible applicants within 35 miles of Burlington or Durham, including a minimum of three in-office days per week