YMCA of the USA · 1 day ago
Director of Employee Relations
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expYMCA of the USA is seeking a Director of Employee Relations to serve as a trusted bridge between leadership and employees. This role involves leading initiatives to strengthen engagement, resolving conflicts, and ensuring compliance with regulations while reflecting the organization's values.
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Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and communicate employee relations policies and procedures in compliance with employment laws
Lead investigations into employee complaints, conflicts, and grievances; recommend and implement fair, consistent resolutions
Foster open communication and promote employee engagement and satisfaction
Partner with leadership to address performance issues, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans
Design and analyze employee surveys to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
Identify and mitigate employee relations risks in collaboration with HR, Legal, and senior leadership
Support training and coaching for leaders on employee relations and conflict resolution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field highly desired
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive human resources experience with a strong focus on employee relations required
In‑depth knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations
Proven experience handling complex employee relations issues and investigations
Company
YMCA of the USA
YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Suzanne McCormick
President & CEO
Recent News
First Five Years Fund
2025-09-19
2025-03-30
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