Manager, Employee Relations and Compliance

About this role

POSITION SUMMARY

AccuWeather is seeking an experienced HR Manager, Employee Relations & Compliance, to join its growing Human Resources team. In this strategic and hands-on role, you will serve as a trusted HR business partner to managers and division leaders — providing expert guidance across employee relations, performance management, compliance, employee engagement, onboarding and offboarding, leave administration, and HR analytics.

You will play a central role in cultivating a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace by combining data-driven insights with thoughtful people practices. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a globally recognized company at the forefront of weather intelligence and technology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with department and division leaders to provide proactive guidance on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, and workforce strategy.

• Serve as a credible, accessible HR advisor who builds trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Lead workplace investigations, address employee concerns, and facilitate disciplinary action processes in close collaboration with management.

• Manage the annual performance review cycle and serve as system administrator and project manager for the Company's performance management platform.

Compliance & Regulatory Programs

• Administer leave and accommodation programs — including FMLA and ADA processes — ensuring full compliance and timely, empathetic communication with employees and managers.

• Manage all required compliance reporting and HR programs, including OSHA 300, Affirmative Action Plans (AAP), VETS-4212, EEO-1, California Pay Data Reporting, DOL wage surveys, and I-9/E-Verify administration.

• Administer harassment prevention and compliance training programs; serve as system administrator for the compliance training platform.

Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Engagement

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires and manage offboarding processes, including involuntary separations and voluntary exit interviews.

• Champion employee recognition and engagement by overseeing programs such as annual performance excellence awards, years-of-service recognition, spot awards, and Team Member of the Quarter.

• Support employee events and culture initiatives that foster connection, belonging, and organizational pride.

HR Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Compile, analyze, and distribute HR metrics and divisional dashboard reports; identify trends and recommend actionable solutions to strengthen organizational effectiveness.

• Leverage AI tools and HR technology to enhance workflow efficiency, automate routine processes, and support data-driven decision-making.

• Travel to other office locations as needed to provide in-person HR support and deepen relationships with leaders and employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

• 5–8+ years of progressive HR generalist experience with a strong emphasis on employee relations, compliance, and performance management.

• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations matters.

• Thorough working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, EEO, and wage and hour requirements.

• Experience administering HRIS and performance management systems.

• Exceptional facilitation, coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical capabilities with experience compiling and interpreting HR metrics and reports to drive program improvements.

• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential information.

• Demonstrated proficiency with AI tools and platforms — including the ability to leverage AI to enhance productivity, streamline HR workflows, and inform data-driven decisions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

• Experience administering and optimizing HR technology stacks including ADP, Greenhouse, Ultimate Software, Navex Compliance Portal.

• Demonstrated experience applying AI tools within an HR function.

• Experience supporting multi-state employee populations.

• Background in government compliance reporting and affirmative action planning.

• Prior experience in a fast-paced technology, media, or service-oriented environment.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Expert employee relations and conflict resolution skills with sound, balanced…