Employee Relations Manager

TL;DR

Employee Relations Manager (HR/Legal): Managing employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations across partner firms and internal teams with an accent on US employment law compliance and risk mitigation. Focus on conducting end-to-end investigations, coaching managers on corrective actions, and standardizing ER practices across a multi-entity environment.

Location: Tampa, FL

Company

PE-backed accounting firm aggregator utilizing AI and strategic technology to modernize professional services for American firms.

What you will do

• Consult with leaders on performance concerns and guide them through progressive discipline and performance improvement plans (PIPs).
• Plan and conduct full-cycle workplace investigations into allegations of harassment, discrimination, and policy violations.
• Coach managers on delivering difficult feedback and managing behavioral issues.
• Advise on termination decisions and coordinate separation logistics with Legal, Payroll, and IT.
• Standardize ER guidance and scalable toolkits across diverse partner-firm environments.
• Track ER metrics and trends to provide insights to People leadership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive employee relations experience in multi-site or multi-entity environments.
• Expertise in conducting end-to-end workplace investigations and documenting findings.
• Strong working knowledge of US employment law (discrimination, harassment, wage/hour).
• Proven ability to influence decisions and coach managers with a solutions-oriented approach.
• High discretion and ability to handle sensitive, confidential matters.
• Location: Must be based in Tampa, FL

Nice to have

• Experience in professional services, accounting, or PE-backed environments.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or HRCI (PHR/SPHR) certifications.
• Experience with HRIS/case management systems and ER reporting dashboards.
• Background in M&A integration and practice harmonization.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in the US.
• Collaborative environment backed by leading investors like Thrive Capital and Bessemer Venture Partners.
• Exposure to a high-growth, PE-backed corporate structure with rapid expansion.