Employee Relations Manager

Position Summary: Paths is seeking an experienced HR professional to serve as a trusted partner to leaders across multiple business divisions. This role is responsible for leading employee relations, performance management, compliance, training, and HR operations initiatives while ensuring consistent application of employment policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices. The ideal candidate brings strong employee relations expertise, sound judgment, and a thorough understanding of employment law, with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and day-to-day HR support in a fast-paced environment. Position Impact: As a key member of the Human Resources team, this role helps drive organizational success by fostering a compliant, engaged, and high-performing workforce. The Employee Relations Manager provides expert guidance on employee relations and performance matters, supports leadership development, strengthens compliance and operational processes, and contributes to strategic initiatives that enhance the employee experience and overall business performance. Classification: Non-exempt (overtime eligible) Hybrid Schedule – 3 Days in the office/2 days’ work from home 30% Travel throughout the portfolio

Location: New York, NY 10022 Essential function/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following: Serve as the primary HR resource for employee relations matters, workplace investigations, corrective action, and performance management. Partner with operational managers to address employee concerns, disciplinary issues, coaching opportunities, and performance improvement plans. Oversee the organization's performance management process, including annual reviews, documentation, and leadership support. Deliver and coordinate training programs focused on labor compliance, leadership development, employee relations, interviewing, and performance management. Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding support, status changes, offboarding activities, exit interviews, and workforce analytics. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws through audits, recordkeeping, HRIS oversight, and regulatory reporting requirements. Support unemployment claims, employee communications, engagement initiatives, and HR operational processes. Lead and contribute to strategic HR projects aimed at improving manager resources, employee experience, learning programs, and organizational effectiveness.