Employee Relations Manager

Mortenson

. Lead a high performing Employee Relations team through coaching, direction, support, and capability building .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $103,200 - $154,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations practices, including investigations, performance management, and compliance with employment laws. Capable of leading high-risk matters and providing strategic advisory support to senior leaders and HR Business Partners.

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Employee Relations ManagementInvestigations and Performance ManagementEmployment Law ComplianceData Analysis and Trend IdentificationCoaching and Influencing Leaders

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Hard Skills

Employee Relations PracticesWorkplace Risk ManagementInvestigative TechniquesPolicy ApplicationConflict ResolutionHR Policies and ProceduresData AnalyticsRegulatory CompliancePerformance ManagementWorkplace Conduct

Soft Skills

Active ListeningEffective CommunicationCoachingInfluencing

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesDecentralized OrganizationLegal ComplianceOrganizational DynamicsEmployee Reporting Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a high performing Employee Relations team through coaching, direction, support, and capability building
Establish and optimize the team operating model, role definitions, workload prioritization, and resource allocation
Oversee consistent, timely, and high-quality delivery of investigations, performance management, discipline, and policy application
Own and evolve Employee Relations standards, processes, and governance
Lead complex and high-risk Employee Relations matters, including high-impact and executive-level matters
Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders and HR Business Partners on complex workforce issues
Use Employee Relations data and insights to identify trends, inform decisions, and mitigate organizational risk
Apply expertise in employee relations trends, regulatory developments, and legal updates to policy, practice, and enterprise strategy
Partner with Legal, Compliance, and business leadership on high-risk and sensitive matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, with a significant focus on employee relations, investigations, and workplace risk management
Demonstrated experience managing complex and high-risk employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, and policy violations
Proven ability to coach and influence leaders at multiple levels, including senior leaders and HR Business Partners
Strong working knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements and their application in real-world scenarios
Experience working in a large, multi-location or decentralized organization
Deep expertise in employee relations practices, including investigations, discipline, performance management, and conflict resolution
Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory requirements (federal, state, and local), with the ability to apply them effectively in complex and high-risk situations
Comprehensive understanding of HR policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks, including accommodations, workplace conduct, and employee reporting/hotline processes
Understanding of organizational dynamics within a decentralized, project-based workforce, including both field and corporate environments
Working knowledge of Employee Relations data and analytics, with the ability to interpret trends, case metrics, and risk indicators to inform decision-making
Familiarity with integrated HR operating models, including partnerships across HRBPs, Centers of Excellence (COEs), Legal, and Security
Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
Ability to travel up to 15%
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
Dental plan
401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program
Incentive plan eligibility