Leader, Employee Relations

$120,000 - $180,000/Yr

Trane Technologies - Davidson, NC

Full-time - Senior

Davidson, NC

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Leader of Employee Relations at Trane Technologies is responsible for heading the Employee Relations Team, ensuring fairness, professionalism, and trust in the reporting and resolution process for employee misconduct allegations. This strategic leadership role requires extensive experience in employee investigations and a deep understanding of investigative processes, aiming to build a consistent enterprise framework for investigations while managing risks for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a highly engaged investigations team, fostering a culture of trust, values, respect, and accountability.
• Lead investigations from concern intake to resolution, employing a timely, organized, and thorough process.
• Provide guidance on effective investigation approaches and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Organize and summarize investigation results for review with business leaders, including executives and legal teams.
• Confirm case closure and ensure compliance with investigation protocols, including security and data privacy.
• Represent the company in court if required, leveraging substantial risk management experience.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and practices.
• Analyze data and drive continuous improvement in policy, training, and standard work to decrease repetitive concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Labor Relations, or Industrial Relations; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years conducting workplace investigations from intake to resolution.
• Prior experience leading others and developing a high-performing team.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Experience gathering, researching, and analyzing information to resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight timelines.
• Advanced stakeholder management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in federal, state, and local employment law.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to maintain composure in high-stakes situations.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 6% match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement