About Renaissance
When you join Renaissance®, you join a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology! Renaissance’s solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students, allowing time for what matters—creating energizing learning experiences in the classroom. Our fiercely passionate employees and educational partners have helped drive phenomenal student growth, with Renaissance solutions being used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Every day, we are connected to our mission by exemplifying our values: trust each other, win together, strive for the best, own our actions, and grow and evolve.
Would you like to join a team of highly motivated, hardworking individuals in the Human Resources department? As part of the People Relations team, the Employee Relations Manager will provide expert employee relations guidance, coaching, and support to HR staff, leaders, and employees on employee relations matters, drive policy updates, and conduct internal investigations globally. This position works closely with the HR leadership team, Employment Legal, and various HR functions to manage employee relations processes in line with organizational goals, applicable policies, and legal requirements.
In this role as an Employee Relations Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Employee Relations Guidance: Deliver expert level advice and coaching to HR colleagues and leaders globally on a variety of employee relations issues, including performance management, workplace conflicts, employee complaints, organizational change, and policy interpretation.
- Performance Management: Coach and advise leaders on performance management strategies, including establishing clear expectations and measurable success criteria, documenting and effective resolution of performance concerns. Serve as employee relations subject matter expert resource to the People Relations team in implementing performance improvement and corrective-action processes.
- Internal Investigations: Lead and conduct internal workplace investigations across all Renaissance locations into employee complaints, allegations of misconduct, and policy violations, ensuring thorough documentation, timely resolution, and compliance with internal procedures.
- Policy Development: Draft, revise and implement employee relations policies ensuring they reflect organizational needs, applicable legal requirements, and best practices. Analyze employee relations data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Employee Relations Data Management & Analysis: Collect, manage, and analyze employee relations data to monitor trends, support decision making, and develop strategic improvement for employee relations processes. Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership based on data insights.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with People Relations Managers, HR Business Partners, Legal, Benefits, Compensation, Leadership Development, and DEI teams to ensure a cohesive and compliant service delivery experience.
- Project Contributions: Contribute to broader HR projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with employee relations best practices and legal standards.
For this role as an Employee Relations Manager, you should have:
- Minimum of 5 years’ Human Resources experience, with a strong emphasis on employee relations.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience conducting internal investigations independently.
- In-depth knowledge of employment laws, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Or other equivalent experience and/or education.
Bonus Points:
- JD or legal background in employment law desirable
- Judgement and Discretion: Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with sensitivity, sound judgment, and professionalism.
- Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution: Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate complex employee relations issues and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Communication and Relationship Building: Proven ability to communicate clearly and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Data Management and Analysis: Expertise in collecting, analyzing, and leveraging employee relations data to drive informed decision-making.
Salary Range: The base range for this position is $109,500 - $150,525. This range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Benefits for eligible US employees include:
- World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs
Frequently cited statistics show that some women, underrepresented individuals, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Renaissance, we encourage all applications. Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need for the future!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
For California Residents, please see our Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates here.
Reasonable Accommodations
Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
Employment Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
For more information about Renaissance, visit: https://www.renaissance.com
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of Human Resources experience with a strong emphasis on employee relations
- At least 3 years of independently conducting internal investigations
- In-depth knowledge of employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with sound judgment and professionalism
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
- Clear communication and relationship-building skills across organizational levels
- Expertise in collecting, analyzing, and leveraging employee relations data
- JD or employment law background
Renaissance Learning Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Renaissance Learning and has not been reviewed or approved by Renaissance Learning.
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Parental & Family Support — Up to 20 weeks parental leave (14 paid + 6 unpaid) with Milk Stork support is positioned as a standout among mid-size U.S. employers. Family-friendly policies and remote/hybrid flexibility bolster support for new parents.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, flexible schedules, and volunteer time provide a broad time-off toolkit. Role-appropriate hybrid/remote options extend flexibility beyond standard PTO.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A premium Calm subscription, EAP, wellness resources, and tuition assistance add meaningful lifestyle and development value. Donation matching and volunteer time further enhance non-cash rewards.
Renaissance Learning Insights
What We Do
As a global leader in assessment, reading, and math solutions for pre-K–12 schools and districts, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. Renaissance solutions are used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide. The Renaissance portfolio includes Star Assessments, for reliable, accurate insights into K–12 student learning; myIGDIs, for accurate assessment of early learning; myON, to increase students’ access to high-quality reading materials; Accelerated Reader, to support independent reading practice; Freckle, for teacher-led differentiated instruction; and Schoolzilla, to give educators actionable insights into trends in student attendance and achievement. Why join the Renaissance team? We're award-winning! From employer of choice certifications to EdTech awards, Renaissance continues to be praised for our inclusive company culture & top-notch product offerings. In 2024, Renaissance earned a consecutive Great Place to Work® certification and was named to Fast Company's list of 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators! In 2023, we were also recognized as a Best Workplace for Women by Fortune magazine. Join our award-winning team today and help accelerate learning for all.
