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Avalara is seeking an experienced, analytical, and collaborative Senior Employee Relations Analyst to join our Global People & Culture team. In this role, you will lead objective, thorough, and confidential workplace investigations, handle complex employee relations (ER) matters, and partner cross-functionally with People Partners, Employment Legal, and business leaders to foster a fair, respectful, and high-performance workplace.
As an advanced individual contributor, you will operate with wide latitude and independent judgment, handling complex and sensitive investigations across the business, translating ER data into actionable insights, and driving preventative initiatives and training to scale ER practices globally.
This role reports directly to our Senior Director, People Partner
#LI-Remote
What Your Responsibilities Will Be:- Conduct independent, objective, end-to-end investigations for sensitive workplace concerns, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, policy violations, ethics concerns, and code of conduct breaches.
- Plan comprehensive investigation strategies, conduct structured interviews with complainants, respondents, and witnesses, and review digital evidence and relevant documentation.
- Draft clear, thorough, and legally defensible investigation summary reports with detailed findings of fact, credibility assessments, and risk analysis.
- Partner with People Partners, Employment Counsel, and business leadership to recommend appropriate corrective actions, remediation plans, and next steps
- Collaborate closely with Employment Legal, Regional People Partners, HR Operations, and functional leadership to ensure consistent policy application and mitigate enterprise risk.
- Guide leaders and managers through challenging team dynamics, conflict resolution, and performance-related ER escalations.
- Partner with global ER counterparts (e.g., India, EMEA, LATAM) to maintain global consistency in investigation standards, documentation, and statutory compliance.
- Oversee case intake, milestone tracking, and case resolution in ServiceNow under Avalara’s centralized intake framework, maintaining data integrity and meeting SLA targets.
- Analyze ER metrics, case volumes, cycle times, root causes, and repeat themes to identify organizational risks and deliver actionable insights for P&C leadership.
- Leverage AI tools and automated workflows to streamline investigation documentation, enhance case tracking efficiency, and support manager self-service initiatives.
- Develop and deliver Positive Employee Relations training, manager education sessions, and teach-backs for People Partners on investigation best practices and documentation standards.
- Review and contribute to the continuous enhancement of workplace policies, investigation standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ER workflows.
- Minimum of 4–6+ years of dedicated Employee Relations, Human Resources, or Employment Law experience, with a proven track record of conducting complex workplace investigations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Deep understanding of workplace investigation methodologies, interview techniques, evidence evaluation, and employment law concepts (EEOC, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA).
- Exceptional written communication skills (proven track record in drafting detailed investigation reports) and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations with empathy and neutrality.
- Experience working with HR Case Management platforms (ServiceNow, Workday) and utilizing data to uncover trends and drive preventative solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certification such as AWI-CH (Association of Workplace Investigators Certificate), SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, or PHR/SPHR.
- Experience in enterprise SaaS, technology, or fast-paced, high-growth multinational organizations.
- Prior experience supporting or collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple regions and geographies
Pay Range Details
The base pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
Colorado $100,300 - $160,500 (annually)
Washington $100,300 - $177,200 (annually)
California $100,300 - $194,300 (annually)
NYC $110,800 - $194,300 (annually)
The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual salary/wage may be based on various factors, such as geographic location, candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
This role is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance, depending on the terms of the applicable plan and the employee’s role.
Avalara is an AI-first Company:
- You’ll bring experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here.
- You’ll apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers.
- You’ll grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too.
Total Rewards
In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.
Health & Wellness
Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.
Inclusive culture and diversity
Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.
What You Need To Know About Avalara:
We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year. Our growth is real - we're a billion dollar business - and we’re not slowing down until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.
We’re bright, innovative, and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.
We’re An Equal Opportunity Employer
Avalara is seeking an experienced, analytical, and collaborative Senior Employee Relations Analyst to join our Global People & Culture team. In this role, you will lead objective, thorough, and confidential workplace investigations, handle complex employee relations (ER) matters, and partner cross-functionally with People Partners, Employment Legal, and business leaders to foster a fair, respectful, and high-performance workplace.
As an advanced individual contributor, you will operate with wide latitude and independent judgment, handling complex and sensitive investigations across the business, translating ER data into actionable insights, and driving preventative initiatives and training to scale ER practices globally.
This role reports directly to our Senior Director, People Partner
#LI-Remote
What Your Responsibilities Will Be:- Conduct independent, objective, end-to-end investigations for sensitive workplace concerns, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, policy violations, ethics concerns, and code of conduct breaches.
- Plan comprehensive investigation strategies, conduct structured interviews with complainants, respondents, and witnesses, and review digital evidence and relevant documentation.
- Draft clear, thorough, and legally defensible investigation summary reports with detailed findings of fact, credibility assessments, and risk analysis.
- Partner with People Partners, Employment Counsel, and business leadership to recommend appropriate corrective actions, remediation plans, and next steps
- Collaborate closely with Employment Legal, Regional People Partners, HR Operations, and functional leadership to ensure consistent policy application and mitigate enterprise risk.
- Guide leaders and managers through challenging team dynamics, conflict resolution, and performance-related ER escalations.
- Partner with global ER counterparts (e.g., India, EMEA, LATAM) to maintain global consistency in investigation standards, documentation, and statutory compliance.
- Oversee case intake, milestone tracking, and case resolution in ServiceNow under Avalara’s centralized intake framework, maintaining data integrity and meeting SLA targets.
- Analyze ER metrics, case volumes, cycle times, root causes, and repeat themes to identify organizational risks and deliver actionable insights for P&C leadership.
- Leverage AI tools and automated workflows to streamline investigation documentation, enhance case tracking efficiency, and support manager self-service initiatives.
- Develop and deliver Positive Employee Relations training, manager education sessions, and teach-backs for People Partners on investigation best practices and documentation standards.
- Review and contribute to the continuous enhancement of workplace policies, investigation standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ER workflows.
- Minimum of 4–6+ years of dedicated Employee Relations, Human Resources, or Employment Law experience, with a proven track record of conducting complex workplace investigations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Deep understanding of workplace investigation methodologies, interview techniques, evidence evaluation, and employment law concepts (EEOC, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA).
- Exceptional written communication skills (proven track record in drafting detailed investigation reports) and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations with empathy and neutrality.
- Experience working with HR Case Management platforms (ServiceNow, Workday) and utilizing data to uncover trends and drive preventative solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certification such as AWI-CH (Association of Workplace Investigators Certificate), SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, or PHR/SPHR.
- Experience in enterprise SaaS, technology, or fast-paced, high-growth multinational organizations.
- Prior experience supporting or collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple regions and geographies
Pay Range Details
The base pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
Colorado $100,300 - $160,500 (annually)
Washington $100,300 - $177,200 (annually)
California $100,300 - $194,300 (annually)
NYC $110,800 - $194,300 (annually)
The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual salary/wage may be based on various factors, such as geographic location, candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
This role is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance, depending on the terms of the applicable plan and the employee’s role.
Avalara is an AI-first Company:
- You’ll bring experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here.
- You’ll apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers.
- You’ll grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too.
Total Rewards
In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.
Health & Wellness
Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.
Inclusive culture and diversity
Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.
What You Need To Know About Avalara:
We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year. Our growth is real - we're a billion dollar business - and we’re not slowing down until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.
We’re bright, innovative, and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.
We’re An Equal Opportunity Employer
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote employee relations director jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive HR or employee relations experience
- Deep knowledge of employment law including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and NLRA
- Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex grievances
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior HR certification strongly preferred
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and case management systems
Tips for Your Remote Employee Relations Director Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote employee relations director openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles that match your background and apply directly while postings are fresh, since competitive remote openings at distributed companies fill quickly.
Show your async communication in writing
Remote employee relations directors resolve disputes, document investigations, and advise managers almost entirely in writing. Include work samples or describe specific written deliverables, like investigation summaries or remote policy frameworks, in your application materials.
Highlight distributed team investigation experience
Remote employers screen for candidates who have conducted workplace investigations without in-person access. Name the virtual tools you've used, describe how you managed multi-state or multi-time-zone employee relations cases, and quantify outcomes where you can.
Prepare for scenario-based remote interviews
Remote employee relations director interviews lean heavily on situational questions delivered over video. Practice walking through a full remote investigation scenario, including how you'd gather evidence, communicate decisions, and maintain documentation without ever meeting employees in person.
Remote Employee Relations Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote employee relations director job?
Remote employers hiring employee relations directors prioritize candidates who can manage complex workplace issues independently, without on-site support. Companies with fully distributed teams screen heavily for written communication, since most employee relations work happens asynchronously over documentation, email, and policy guidance. Demonstrating experience with remote HR platforms, virtual investigation processes, and distributed team dynamics gives you a clear edge over candidates with only in-person experience.
Which companies hire remote employee relations directors?
Employers currently hiring remote employee relations directors include Vivmark Residential, Renaissance Learning, and TP, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology companies, large distributed healthcare systems, and enterprise financial services firms are among the most consistent hirers for this role.
Can you get a remote employee relations director job with no experience?
Yes, but remote employee relations director roles are harder to land without experience because the work demands independent judgment from day one. Entry-level remote paths include HR generalist roles at remote-first startups that blend employee relations responsibilities, or remote HR business partner positions at growing distributed companies. Showing a portfolio of written HR policies, documented conflict-resolution processes, or remote compliance work can substitute for direct director-level experience.
Do you need a degree for remote employee relations director jobs?
Not always, though most remote employers prefer a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational behavior, or a related field. What remote hiring managers weigh heavily alongside a degree is demonstrated results: documented reductions in employee complaints, successful remote investigation outcomes, and strong policy writing. Professional certifications like SHRM-SCP or PHR can reinforce a candidate's standing when formal education is limited.
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