Employee Relations Manager

Description We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to support a respected non-profit organization in Greenwich, Connecticut. This Long-term Contract opportunity will focus on guiding employee relations matters, helping manage sensitive workplace concerns, and partnering with HR leadership during a leave coverage period. The role begins with a part-time transition for knowledge transfer and moves into an onsite schedule, offering the chance to make an immediate impact in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Address a broad range of employee relations issues, including workplace concerns, policy questions, and employee complaints, while providing timely and thoughtful guidance.

• Assist with internal reviews by collecting relevant information, organizing facts, and ensuring clear follow-up actions are documented and communicated.

• Work closely with HR leadership on disciplinary processes, corrective action planning, grievance handling, and other complex employee matters.

• Maintain thorough, confidential records for employee relations cases and ensure documentation is accurate, organized, and up to date.

• Support adherence to HR policies and employment practices by helping monitor compliance and promoting consistent application of procedures.

• Prepare and coordinate materials related to legal, administrative, or employment-related matters, partnering with internal leaders and external counsel when needed.

• Represent the organization in hearings or similar proceedings by providing documentation, factual summaries, and HR coordination support.

• Communicate effectively with employees, managers, attorneys, outside agencies, and other key stakeholders in sensitive situations.

• Contribute to additional HR and employee relations initiatives as needed throughout the contract assignment. Requirements • At least 3 years of human resources experience, including direct involvement with employee relations matters.

• Prior background in roles such as Employee Relations Coordinator, Employee Relations Specialist, HR Generalist, Labor Relations support, or a comparable HR position.

• Hands-on experience supporting workplace investigations, employee complaints, disciplinary actions, grievances, or performance-related issues.

• Working knowledge of HR policies, employment practices, compliance standards, and local employment law.

• Exposure to hearings, legal proceedings, unemployment matters, or collaboration with employment counsel is strongly preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate documentation.

• Proven ability to manage confidential information with sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to balance multiple sensitive matters at once. TalentMatch®

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