Employee Relations Manager

Responsibilities

• Assist with and conduct internal investigations involving workplace complaints or concerns, ensuring accurate documentation, fair handling, and timely resolution (with guidance for complex matters).
• Serve as a responsive, discreet point of contact for employees and managers dealing with sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and People Operations to apply workplace policies fairly and consistently; track cases to support consistent outcomes.
• Act as a sounding board for managers navigating tough employee situations, performance concerns, and policy questions (escalating when needed).
• Apply working knowledge of federal employment law and Colorado-specific requirements in day-to-day ER work.
• Support the delivery of manager training on conflict resolution, documentation practices, and early ER risk identification.
• Stay attuned to workplace dynamics and flag early signs of morale issues or cultural concerns.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of HR generalist or employee relations experience, with exposure to investigations, performance management, and employee-facing advisory work.
• Working knowledge of federal employment law and Colorado labor regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to navigate difficult conversations with discretion and empathy.
• Willingness to travel periodically (up to ~10–15%).
• Must be based in Denver, CO.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in a scaling or high-growth company.
• Familiarity with Colorado labor law.

Compensation

• Compensation Range: $110,000 - $135,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units included in all offers.