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Senior Employee Relations Partner

Westlake, TX 76262

Posted: 07/07/2026 Job Number: 124111

Job Description

High Profile is partnering with our client to identify a Senior Employee Relations Partner to serve as a trusted advisor and strategic resource for leaders, HR partners, and employees across the organization. This role is ideal for an experienced employee relations professional who combines strong business judgment, emotional intelligence, and employment law expertise to help foster a fair, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
The Senior Employee Relations Partner will play a critical role in managing complex workplace matters, conducting investigations, coaching leaders, and driving proactive employee relations initiatives. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful problem solver who can navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders, and balance employee experience with organizational risk management.

What You'll Do
Employee Relations & Investigations
  • Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace conflicts, policy violations, and employee complaints
  • Conduct impartial workplace investigations involving sensitive matters such as harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other employment-related concerns
  • Gather and analyze evidence, conduct interviews, document findings, and provide recommendations aligned with company policy and employment law
  • Partner with Legal and Human Resources teams to ensure consistent, compliant, and fair outcomes

Strategic Partnership & Consulting
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to HR partners, managers, and business leaders on employee relations matters and workplace best practices
  • Interpret policies and provide guidance on employment-related issues, risk mitigation, and organizational decision-making
  • Influence stakeholders and help navigate complex situations while balancing employee experience and business objectives
  • Monitor employment law developments and emerging workplace trends to support organizational compliance

Training & Program Development
  • Design and facilitate employee relations training programs for managers and leaders
  • Develop tools, resources, and educational content to strengthen leadership capabilities and prevent workplace issues before they arise
  • Support enterprise-wide employee relations initiatives focused on consistency, fairness, and positive workplace culture

Data & Continuous Improvement
  • Analyze employee relations data, trends, and key metrics to identify organizational risks and opportunities
  • Develop recommendations and action plans based on insights and reporting
  • Support ongoing process improvements and employee relations program enhancements

Culture & Environment
  • Collaborative and people-focused culture
  • Opportunity to partner directly with business leaders and influence organizational strategy
  • Mission-driven organization committed to employee development and inclusion
  • Fast-paced environment that values integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Hybrid work schedule with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous PTO program
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Professional development and continuing education support
  • Additional employee-focused benefits and perks

Job Requirements


  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required
  • 8+ years of progressive employee relations experience
  • Deep understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
  • Demonstrated experience conducting complex workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee relations matters
  • Strong mediation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience utilizing HRIS platforms and case management systems to track employee relations activity and reporting
  • Exceptional communication, active listening, and documentation skills
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations
  • Proven ability to influence and build trust across all levels of an organization
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field
  • SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar professional certification
  • Experience developing and delivering manager training programs
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using employee relations data to drive decision-making and process improvements

Meet Your Recruiter

Jennifer Hamilton, PHR, SHRM-CP, CSP
VP of Talent Acquisition
Human Resources

Joined High Profile in 2001

Jennifer grew up in Dallas before attending Texas A&M University. She began her career as a corporate HR Generalist for 7 years and leveraged her experience to develop a deep understanding of talent needs. She then transitioned her skills to a local staffing firm, specializing in Accounting/Finance and Administrative placements. High Profile recruited her in 2001. For more than 24 years, Jennifer has been known locally as the “go-to” professional for temporary and temp-to-hire administrative support. She is now utilizing her expertise to manage our Human Resources placement division. Her background in Human Resources, combined with her keen eye for talent and understanding of her client’s needs, has led to her reputation for excellence within the staffing industry.

Jennifer also serves as High Profile’s Vice President of Talent Acquisition. She is actively involved with DallasHR, as well as the American Staffing Association’s Section Policy Council. Jennifer has earned her Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional), and CSP (Certified Staffing Professional) certifications.

Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her amazing daughter and friends, traveling, conquering projects around the house, and keeping up with her 4-legged fur-babies.

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