Manager, Employee Relations

Prudential Financial

. Advise People Business Leaders, employees, and management on Employee Relations matters .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $106,000 - $174,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Employee Relations, including conducting investigations and advising on employment laws. Proficient in managing sensitive HR matters while maintaining compliance and fostering strong relationships with leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations InvestigationsState And Federal Employment LawsPerformance ManagementAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsHR Policy ManagementCase DocumentationPerformance ManagementAttendance ManagementConduct ManagementLegal ComplianceHR InvestigationsData AnalysisProject Management

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementCollaborationProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ER COE Case Management Tracking ToolMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

FMLAADAFLSANLRBTitle VIIPaid Sick Leave

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise People Business Leaders, employees, and management on Employee Relations matters
Handle performance, attendance, policy violation, conduct, and disciplinary cases and documentation
Conduct prompt and thorough HR investigations
Provide guidance on employment issues and laws
Partner with Employment Law, the Prudential Leave Team, and other applicable areas on employee absence situations
Handle HR policy and practice issues and assist with policy, process, and legal-change rollouts
Support management at performance, attendance, and conduct termination meetings
Maintain timely documentation in the ER COE case management tracking tool
Help resolve human resource and work-environment concerns
Report case data, identify trends, analyze insights, and recommend solutions
Participate in or lead ER COE projects and workstreams
Represent the ER COE on People Team and business initiative projects or committees

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of Human Resources experience in a corporate environment
Experience conducting Employee Relations investigations
Experience partnering with and coaching leaders on performance, attendance, conduct matters, policy violations, and Employee Relations case-management trends
Strong working knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRB, Title VII, and state paid sick leave
Strong relationship management, collaboration, initiative, judgment, problem-solving, decision-making, influencing, analytical, and project management skills
Ability to work independently and as an ER team member
Ability to deliver difficult messages respectfully
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Ability to manage multiple priorities and produce results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with disciplined case documentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel on a limited basis as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
Company-funded pension plan
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
Work/Life Resources supporting parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development
Education Benefit for approved traditional college enrollment and accredited certificate programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices
Discretionary annual incentive program
Learning, gigs, job opportunities, on-demand resources, networking, leadership and learning opportunities
Flexible work arrangement