Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) – the leading destination for innovative management thinking. We reach lifelong learners to improve the practice of management in a changing world. This mission inspires each of us to unlock the leader in everyone – including you!
The opportunity:
As a Sr. Employee Relations (ER) Manager, you will serve as the main point of contact to provide specific expertise in employee relations, investigations, and HR risk management. This role will focus on the inquiry and resolution of a wide range of employee concerns to protect and nurture a healthy company culture. Additionally, this role will provide programmatic and project support related to employee relations work, including responsibility for the strategies and initiatives that evolve the function of employee relations at HBP. This dynamic opportunity combines your deep expertise in employee relations with HR program and project management experience in support of employee relations projects. You will take a customer-first approach and thrive in a fast-paced business environment.
What you'll do
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Lead and manage complex workplace investigations, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant laws.
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Develop and implement employee relations strategies and initiatives to promote a positive workplace environment.
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Provide expert advice and coaching to managers on handling employee relations issues and conflict resolution.
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Collaborate with the Legal team to escalate issues and train HR team members on conducting thorough investigations.
What you’ll bring
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Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., Wage and Hour regulations, ADA, FMLA).
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Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
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Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
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Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
You’ll stand out if you have
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Experience working with international teams.
What we offer:
As a mission-driven global company, Harvard Business Publishing is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, trust, and engagement where everyone is welcome, valued, respected, and feels they belong. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful programs focused on career development and employee wellness, such as education reimbursement and early-release Summer Fridays!
HBP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
$115,000 - $130,000
Above is the annualized pay range for this position. In addition, this position includes the opportunity to earn our annual Performance Based Variable Pay Program. Actual salary will be set based upon a range of factors, including external benchmark market data, individual knowledge, skills, experience, location and internal equity.
What We Do
At Harvard Business Publishing, we believe in the power of leadership to inspire, to transform, and to advance the global good. We empower leaders with breakthrough ideas that solve problems, that elevate performance, and that unlock the leader in everyone. We help leaders move the world forward.
Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) was founded in 1994 as a not-for-profit, independent corporation that is an affiliate of Harvard Business School. We inform and inspire professionals, corporations, educators, and students around the world with the best in management thinking and practice. Through our articles, books, case studies, simulations, videos, learning programs, and digital tools, we reach thousands of organizations and millions of subscribers and social media followers.
With over 600 employees located in Boston (HQ), New York City, Australia, France, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, we serve as a bridge between academia and enterprises around the globe.
Our three market units—Education, Corporate Learning, and Harvard Business Review Group—produce a variety of media including print and digital (Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review Press books, Harvard Business School cases), events (participant-centered learning seminars, custom events, webinars), digital learning (Harvard ManageMentor, HMM Spark), blended learning, and campus experiences. Through these platforms, HBP is able to influence real-world change by maximizing the reach and impact of its essential offering—ideas.
Working at Harvard Business Publishing brings you into a global, dynamic organization that’s constantly discovering—new markets, new technologies and media platforms, and new groundbreaking ideas. You’ll find your co-workers intellectually curious and highly engaged. We collaborate. We experiment. We are always learning
