Employee Relations Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Conduct sensitive investigations into potential policy and/or Code of Conduct violations .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting thorough investigations into policy violations and employee relations matters, with a strong understanding of employment laws and investigative practices. Capable of producing detailed reports and recommendations while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

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Employee Relations ExperienceInvestigative PracticesProject Management SkillsTechnical Writing SkillsEmployment Law Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Investigative PracticesEmployee RelationsData AnalysisProject ManagementTechnical WritingRisk ManagementEmployment LawReport WritingIssue SpottingMultitasking

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamworkDiplomacyAdaptability

Industry Keywords

HRCode of ConductCultural ValuesConfidentialityEthical Business Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct sensitive investigations into potential policy and/or Code of Conduct violations
Act as a neutral party throughout all aspects of investigations
Ensure timely, fair, and high-quality investigation processes
Issue-spot employment and Employee Relations matters and advance them appropriately or suggest recommendations aligned with cultural values
Investigate internal complaints for assigned client groups
Coordinate investigations, conduct interviews, and maintain accurate and detailed records and notes
Build comprehensive written investigation reports identifying issues, summarizing evidence, making findings and recommendations, and identifying root causes
Lead initiatives to strengthen culture programs focused on ethical business practices
Partner with Employee Relations colleagues, leaders, Employment Law, and HR teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required in HR, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience supporting Employee Relations efforts or relevant HR experience required
Global HR/ER experience preferred
Experience conducting and managing human resources or employee relations investigations
Ability to work independently and in a group setting with little direction and without direct supervision
Ability to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action
Strong project management, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong partnering, diplomacy, teamwork, and influencing skills
Ability to handle highly sensitive information with absolute confidentiality and integrity
Ability to multitask and deal with ambiguity
Flexible, adaptable, and results-oriented approach
Strong technical writing skills
Knowledge of investigative practices, risk management, and employment law
Strong understanding of applicable employment laws required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Standard Monday–Friday work schedule