PathGroup · 15 hours ago
Director of Employee Relations
Brentwood, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutivePathGroup is a leader in clinical and anatomic laboratory operations, seeking a strategic leader for the role of Director of Employee Relations & HR Operations. This role is responsible for overseeing employee relations and key HR functions to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement, including managing performance issues, workplace investigations, and compliance with labor laws.
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Responsibilities
Oversees the HR Supervisor and their team, providing guidance, performance management, and strategic direction to ensure consistent, high‑quality HR service delivery
Develop and oversee a comprehensive employee relations strategy that supports business goals and promotes a positive and inclusive workplace culture
Oversees the intake, tracking, investigation, and resolution of employee complaints and concerns
Direct high-risk and sensitive workplace investigations (e.g., harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct) and partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR to evaluate outcomes, recommend action, and minimize risk
Ensure timely, thorough, and legally defensible investigative processes
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and other relevant employment regulations
Own the creation, implementation, and communication of company-wide employee relations policies and procedures
Conduct regular audits and trend analyses to identify areas of concern or opportunity
Design and deliver training for leaders and HR team members on topics including conflict resolution, progressive discipline, investigations, and respectful workplace practices
Provide coaching and support to managers on performance management, documentation, and employee engagement strategies
Partner with leadership teams to proactively address root causes of employee dissatisfaction or disengagement
Analyze employee survey data and develop targeted initiatives to improve morale, retention, and alignment with company values
Design, implement, and manage the organization’s performance management strategy and annual review processes
Partner with leaders to set clear expectations, goals, and development plans for employees
Develop tools and training to improve leader capability in delivering feedback and coaching
Analyze performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements or interventions
Lead the design and execution of a seamless onboarding experience for new hires
Maintain and enhance orientation programs to accelerate employee productivity and cultural integration
Collaborate with hiring managers and HR partners to ensure consistency and effectiveness across departments
Monitor new-hire feedback to continuously optimize onboarding processes
Qualification
Required
Strategic leadership experience in employee relations and HR operations
Experience overseeing employee relations and HR functions that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement
Ability to develop, implement, and continuously improve employee relations, performance management, learning and development, and onboarding initiatives
Experience partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
Experience managing performance issues, workplace investigations, EEOC/Legal claims, and conflict resolution
Knowledge of compliance with labor laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and other relevant employment regulations
Experience in overseeing the intake, tracking, investigation, and resolution of employee complaints and concerns
Ability to conduct high-risk and sensitive workplace investigations
Experience in creating, implementing, and communicating company-wide employee relations policies and procedures
Ability to conduct regular audits and trend analyses
Experience designing and delivering training on conflict resolution, progressive discipline, investigations, and respectful workplace practices
Ability to provide coaching and support to managers on performance management and employee engagement strategies
Experience analyzing employee survey data and developing targeted initiatives
Experience in designing, implementing, and managing performance management strategies and annual review processes
Ability to develop tools and training to improve leader capability in delivering feedback and coaching
Experience analyzing performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements
Experience leading the design and execution of onboarding experiences for new hires
Ability to maintain and enhance orientation programs
Company
PathGroup
PathGroup provides anatomic and clinical pathology services in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and North Carolina.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.5M2022-05-13Private Equity
2016-08-01Private Equity
2010-01-12Debt Financing· $19.5M
Leadership Team
Imad Nijim
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
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