Job Title: Senior Employee Relations Partner – Global Investigations & EMEAI SME
Role Overview
As a Senior Employee Relations Partner at Ralliant, you will play a critical leadership role within our Global Employee Relations Center of Excellence (COE), reporting to the Senior Manager of Employee Relations.
This role is designed for a seasoned ER professional who will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for the EMEA region, while also supporting global employee relations initiatives across the Americas and APAC. You will lead complex and high-risk workplace investigations, provide strategic ER consulting, and help shape global ER practices, policies, and standards.
In addition to hands-on case work, you will lead ER programs, mentor team members, and drive consistency and operational excellence across regions.
Key Responsibilities
Global Investigations & Case Leadership
- Lead and oversee complex, high-risk workplace investigations across EMEA and globally, ensuring fair, thorough, and compliant processes.
- Manage end-to-end investigations within a COE model, including intake, analysis, documentation, and recommendations.
- Ensure all investigations align with company policies, the Code of Conduct, and regional employment laws.
EMEA SME & ER Consulting
- Serve as the primary SME for Employee Relations in the EMEA region, advising on region-specific HR Policies, laws, risks, and cultural considerations.
- Provide expert, consultative guidance to HR partners and business leaders on complex ER matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
- Interpret and apply policies in a way that ensures both global consistency and local compliance.
Global ER Strategy & Best Practices
- Partner with HR, Legal, Compliance, and other COEs to design and implement leading ER practices and HR Policies across a global workforce.
- Identify trends and insights from case data to inform policy enhancements, training, and proactive interventions.
- Ensure alignment with global standards while tailoring approaches to regional requirements, especially within EMEA.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Act as a senior resource and mentor to other ER team members, providing guidance on investigations, case strategy, and stakeholder management.
- Support capability building across the ER team to elevate quality, consistency, and impact.
Project Leadership & Operational Excellence
- Lead and contribute to special projects aimed at standardizing ER processes, HR policies, improving efficiency, and enhancing the employee experience.
- Drive initiatives that elevate the way ER operates globally, including tools, frameworks, and governance models.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the ER function.
Cross-Regional Support
- Provide ER investigation and consulting support across the Americas and APAC regions as needed, ensuring a cohesive global approach.
What We’re Looking For
- Deep expertise in Employee Relations within a global environment, with strong emphasis on EMEA.
- Proven experience leading complex, sensitive, and high-volume workplace investigations.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws across EMEA, with working knowledge of the Americas and/or APAC preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic advisor to senior leaders.
- Exceptional judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity in complex situations.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to identify trends and influence decisions.
- Passion for mentoring and developing others.
- Track record of leading projects and driving process improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- HR experience in Employee Relations and conducting workplace investigations
- Experience working in a global or multinational organization.
- Strong expertise in ER case management systems, reporting, and analytics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Unwavering commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and ethical decision-making
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Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
