Employee Relations Partner (HR)

Location: Austin, TX, United States; full-time, regular position with 10% travel. Relocation is not eligible.

Salary: $148,000.00–$203,500.00 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops materials science and engineering solutions and equipment used in semiconductor chips and advanced displays.

What you will do

• Manage employee relations cases and investigations end to end, from intake and interviews through escalation, redirection, or closure.
• Handle complex investigations involving retaliation, harassment, discrimination, and related issues while maintaining accurate case documentation.
• Advise HR business partners, HR teams, managers, and employees on performance, conduct, policies, procedures, corrective actions, and potential termination recommendations.
• Collaborate with HR centers of excellence and non-HR departments to escalate and redirect inquiries appropriately.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, internal projects, specialized training, and technical support for HR and managers.
• Track case metrics, analyze trends, report performance, and recommend organizational improvements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of employee relations experience; human resources business partner experience is helpful.
• Prior global HR or employee relations experience, especially with European Works Councils.
• Experience leading a variety of employee investigations with little supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong consulting, influencing, collaboration, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and cross-organizational teams, set priorities based on demand and capacity, and identify intersections and interdependencies.
• Ability to communicate subtle or complex messages clearly and demonstrate sound business-risk judgment.
• Cultural sensitivity and solid knowledge of employee relations, HR compliance, AAP/EEO, ADA, and I-9 principles and practices.
• In-depth knowledge and application of labor and employment laws and regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive work culture focused on learning, development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits and programs supporting employee health and wellbeing.
• Additional compensation may include bonus and stock awards, as applicable.
• Regular full-time employment with 10% travel.