Employee Relations Manager

Saks

. Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for complex employee relations issues across retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,790 - $139,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations and workplace investigations, with a strong ability to analyze complex issues and provide policy-driven recommendations. Proven track record of partnering with leadership to resolve conflicts and enhance organizational practices in a retail environment.

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Employee Relations ExpertiseWorkplace InvestigationsAnalytical SkillsHR ExperienceMulti-Site Workforce Support

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Hard Skills

Investigative ReportingDisciplinary Action ReviewComplaint AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationTrust BuildingConflict ResolutionJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointWeb Browsers

Industry Keywords

Retail Business PracticesDiverse WorkforceEmployee Relations IssuesOrganizational StructureEthics Violations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for complex employee relations issues across retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices
Review disciplinary action requests
Conduct objective investigations into misconduct and ethics violations
Provide risk-insulated, policy-driven recommendations to leadership and business partners
Develop knowledge of retail business practices, policies, organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities
Gather, organize, and analyze complaint information for written investigative reports
Perform initial analysis of complaints and disciplinary action requests
Assemble data, records, and evidence for investigative reports and disciplinary recommendations
Partner with management to resolve employee relations issues
Provide coaching and counseling to management and staff
Collaborate with legal counsel as appropriate
Identify workplace-conflict trends and root causes to recommend training or policy updates
Perform ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive HR experience
At least 3 years dedicated strictly to employee relations or workplace investigations
Experience supporting a multi-site, diverse workforce, including retail hourly staff, supply chain/distribution center personnel, and corporate professionals
Exceptional analytical skills and ability to make objective, sound, and defensible judgments
Proven success partnering with senior leaders as a credible and trusted resource
Strong computer proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web browsers, and tools
Previous retail environment experience is a plus
Comfortable working in a remote environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across retail, distribution, digital, and corporate
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including medical, vision, and dental insurance
Employee discount
401(k) retirement plan
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Disability insurance
Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance