Senior Employee Relations Partner (SaaS)

TL;DR

Senior Employee Relations Partner (SaaS): Leading complex employee relations and performance management cases to ensure equitable and legally defensible outcomes with an accent on workplace investigations, risk mitigation, and employment law compliance. Focus on resolving high-risk ER matters, coaching managers on performance rigor, and developing scalable ER frameworks for a global organization.

Location: Must be based in Illinois, USA (Remote/Hybrid)

Salary: $112,000 – $168,000

Company

hirify.global is a legal technology company providing SaaS solutions for complex data and discovery.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end investigations into complex ER matters such as misconduct, discrimination, and policy violations.
• Manage high-risk performance cases, including PIPs and involuntary separations, ensuring consistency and fairness.
• Act as a subject matter expert in multi-state and global employment law to mitigate legal and reputational risks.
• Coach managers on feedback delivery, documentation standards, and navigating difficult conversations.
• Analyze ER case data to identify systemic patterns and drive improvements to internal playbooks and workflows.
• Design and deliver manager education on bias mitigation and performance management rigor.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a dedicated ER or HR compliance role.
• Proven track record of leading workplace investigations independently from intake to resolution.
• Working knowledge of multi-state employment law and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong written communication skills for producing clear, legally-defensible documentation.
• Ability to manage sensitive, high-risk cases with discretion and sound judgment.

Nice to have

• Experience in global SaaS, technology, or pre-IPO company environments.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience with HRIS platforms like Workday or Rippling and case management tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives.
• Flexible work arrangement with Remote/Hybrid options.
• Commitment to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices.