Associate Relations Manager Jobs

Associate Relations Manager jobs are open across retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and corporate services, with specializations in employee relations, HR business partnering, and labor relations, at levels from associate to senior manager. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles102+
Top stateNew York
Top employerClub Pilates
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type55% Hybrid
Top industryInvestment

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Senior Sales Associate and Member Relations Specialist
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Senior Sales Associate and Member Relations Specialist
Club Pilates
Wilmington, Delaware
Customer Service
Customer Support
$18 - $21/hr
On-Site
501-1,000

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Associate Producer, Investor Relations
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Associate Producer, Investor Relations
DNHR LLC
Remote
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$80k - $100k/yr
Remote (US)

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Associate Director, Media Relations (University Communications)
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Associate Director, Media Relations (University Communications)
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in public relations
10,000+

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Associate Public Relations Manager
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Associate Public Relations Manager
Eberly & Collard Public Relations
Atlanta, Georgia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in communications
11-50

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Client Relations Associate
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Client Relations Associate
Tully Rinckey PLLC
Latham, New York
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
51-200

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Associate Relations Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Club Pilates3 open roles
JPMorganChase3 open roles
SS&C2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Education
  • Insurance
  • Medical Devices

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in associate relations manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
  • Experience conducting workplace investigations and documenting findings
  • Knowledge of federal and state employment law, including FMLA, ADA, and Title VII
  • Ability to advise and coach managers on corrective action and performance management
  • Proficiency with HRIS platforms and applicant tracking systems
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred by many employers

Tips for Your Associate Relations Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to employee relations language

Hiring managers for this role look for specific phrases like grievance resolution, corrective action, and policy interpretation. Pull those terms directly from each job posting and weave them into your bullet points so your resume clears applicant tracking systems.

Highlight investigation and documentation experience

Many associate relations manager roles require you to conduct workplace investigations. If you've handled complaints, documented findings, or recommended disciplinary actions, call those out explicitly on your resume rather than burying them under general HR responsibilities.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists associate relations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by workforce size and industry

An associate relations manager role at a 500-person manufacturer involves union exposure and shift-worker dynamics that a tech company posting almost never mentions. Filter your search by industry so your application speaks to the actual workforce challenges the employer faces.

Prepare a behavioral example bank for interviews

Interviewers for this role almost always ask situational questions about handling a difficult termination, managing a harassment complaint, or coaching a frontline supervisor. Write out four or five concrete examples in advance so you're not constructing them on the spot.

Negotiate scope, not just compensation

When you receive an offer, ask about the employee-to-HR ratio, whether you'll handle both exempt and non-exempt populations, and whether the role carries any labor relations or union exposure. Those factors define the actual complexity of the job and your growth trajectory.

Associate Relations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most associate relations managers?

The companies hiring the most associate relations managers right now include Club Pilates, JPMorganChase, and SS&C, with the largest share of openings in New York, Massachusetts, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large retailers, healthcare systems, and logistics companies consistently post the highest volume of these roles.

How many associate relations manager jobs are remote?

About 70% of associate relations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by industry. Employee relations work that involves in-person investigations, coaching sessions with frontline supervisors, or union floor presence tends to remain on-site, while policy work and HR business partner functions are more likely to offer remote flexibility.

How do you become an associate relations manager?

Start with a bachelor's degree in human resources or a closely related field, then build hands-on experience in a generalist HR or employee relations role where you handle complaints, corrective actions, or manager coaching. Earning a PHR or SHRM-CP certification strengthens your candidacy. Progressively taking on investigation work and demonstrating sound judgment in complex situations is what moves candidates into manager-level roles.

Can you get an associate relations manager job with little experience?

Some employers will hire candidates with two to three years of HR generalist experience into an associate-level relations role if the candidate can show exposure to disciplinary processes, leave administration, or complaint handling. Framing internships, coordinator roles, or even conflict-resolution work in adjacent fields like social work or management can help bridge the gap when direct ER experience is limited.

What does the associate relations manager interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your HR background and employment law knowledge, followed by a structured behavioral interview with an HR director or business leader. Many employers include a scenario-based exercise where you work through a hypothetical employee complaint or termination situation. Final rounds often involve meeting cross-functional stakeholders whose teams you would support.

Where can I find and apply to associate relations manager jobs?

You can find and apply to associate relations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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