Sr Principal Employee Relations - Project Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr Principal Employee Relations - Project Manager in United States. This senior-level position plays a strategic role in building a strong and positive workplace culture across a large, distributed organization. The Sr Principal Employee Relations - Project Manager will serve as both a trusted advisor and project leader, managing complex employee relations cases, driving data-driven initiatives, and ensuring fair and consistent HR practices across regions. Working closely with leadership, this role combines deep expertise in employee relations with strong program management capabilities to enhance organizational health, mitigate risk, and lead the evolution of employee relations frameworks during a period of business transformation.

Accountabilities:

• Act as a key advisor and partner to managers and employees on sensitive and complex employee relations matters.
• Lead investigations, performance management processes, and conflict resolution in alignment with company policies and employment law.
• Provide coaching and strategic counsel to leaders to promote engagement, fairness, and organizational effectiveness.
• Analyze employee relations data to identify trends, recommend preventive solutions, and influence leadership decisions.
• Oversee the transition of employee relations functions during organizational restructuring, ensuring continuity and risk mitigation.
• Design and execute process improvement projects—standardizing workflows, enhancing reporting systems, and promoting compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to deliver strategic ER initiatives.
• Drive change management and communication strategies to support adoption of new policies and technologies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to HR and business leaders to strengthen ER capabilities across the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant HR experience, or advanced degree with 8+ years of experience.

Proven expertise in complex investigations, conflict resolution, and risk management. Experience managing large-scale HR or employee relations projects in a global, matrixed environment. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills to assess trends and develop proactive solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders while maintaining neutrality. Deep knowledge of employment law; understanding of Puerto Rico law and global ER exposure preferred. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Advanced education or certification (JD, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR) highly desirable. Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and lead initiatives that drive cultural and operational excellence. Competitive salary range of $136,000 – $204,000 USD, with eligibility for performance-based incentives. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options. 401(k) plan with employer match and additional retirement contribution programs. Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave as applicable. Life insurance, disability coverage, and dependent care support. Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program. Access to wellness initiatives, flexible work arrangements, and continuous learning opportunities. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1