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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 specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, labor relations, business, or a related field
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment law including Title VII, FMLA, and ADA
- Experience conducting workplace investigations and documenting findings
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred or required
- Proficiency with an HRIS platform such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM
- Experience supporting managers through performance improvement plans and disciplinary processes
Tips for Your Remote Employee Relations Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote employee relations specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-dependent listings.
Demonstrate async communication skills upfront
Remote employee relations work runs on written documentation and asynchronous updates. Craft a cover letter and resume that show you can communicate investigation findings, policy guidance, and sensitive feedback clearly in writing, without relying on in-person conversation.
Highlight multi-state employment law exposure
Remote employee relations specialists often support employees across several states simultaneously. Calling out familiarity with state-specific leave laws, accommodations requirements, or multi-jurisdiction investigations signals you can operate effectively without a single-site focus.
Prepare for remote investigation case studies
Many remote hiring processes for this role include a scenario exercise or case study walkthrough. Practice explaining how you would manage a harassment investigation or performance issue entirely through video calls, written records, and HRIS documentation rather than face-to-face meetings.
Remote Employee Relations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote employee relations specialist job?
Target remote-first companies, fully distributed teams, and large enterprises with multi-state workforces, since those employers are most likely to hire employee relations specialists remotely. Remote employers screen heavily for strong written communication, self-direction, and the ability to investigate and resolve issues without in-person interaction. Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms, async documentation, and virtual conflict resolution gives you a clear edge over candidates without remote-specific evidence.
Which companies hire remote employee relations specialists?
Companies hiring remote employee relations specialists right now include TP, Vivmark Residential, and Renaissance Learning, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role are most common at remote-first technology firms, large healthcare systems, financial services companies, and retailers managing distributed hourly and salaried workforces across multiple states.
Can you get a remote employee relations specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level employee relations roles are harder to land because employers expect you to handle sensitive investigations and policy questions independently from day one, with less in-person oversight. Companies most likely to hire entry-level remote candidates include HR outsourcing firms and large employers with structured training programs. Showing HR coursework, relevant internships, or experience handling conflict in any professional setting strengthens an application considerably.
Do you need a degree for remote employee relations specialist jobs?
Not always, though a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field is listed as preferred by most remote employers. What carries real weight is demonstrated ability to manage workplace investigations, interpret employment policy, and communicate clearly in writing. Certifications such as PHR or SHRM-CP, combined with hands-on HR experience, can substitute effectively for a degree at many companies.
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