United States onlyHow many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At Blood Cancer United, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our bold goal a reality: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job." Summary: The Director, Employee Relations plays a critical role in fostering a positive, equitable, and legally compliant workplace culture at Blood Cancer United. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing expert guidance on performance, conduct and policy interpretation while ensuring alignment with organizational values and employment law. The role leads investigations, manages complex employee issues, and develops strategies that promote fairness, accountability, and engagement across all teams. In collaboration with PCS partners and legal, this role advances continuous improvement in employee relations practices, contributing to Blood Cancer United’s mission to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Case Management & Compliance
- Manage complex employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance issues, ensuring consistent documentation and timely resolution.
- Counsel employees and leaders on workplace concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and other federal, state, and local regulations.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, organizational policies, and ethical standards through effective monitoring, consultation, and documentation.
- Collaborate with Legal, PCS partners, and external partners as needed to mitigate risk and ensure due process in all employee matters.
Employee Relations Strategy
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Blood Cancer United’s Employee Relations (ER) program to ensure fairness, consistency, and alignment with organizational values and legal standards.
- Maintain, develop, and recommend program objectives, policies, and procedures that support a positive, inclusive, and compliant work environment.
- Partner with PCS and business leaders to identify emerging employee relations trends and proactively address issues that could impact engagement, retention, or organizational culture.
- Develop and pursue new goals and objectives that enhance employee relations practices and align with enterprise-wide priorities.
Leader & Employee Coaching
- Provide guidance and coaching to managers and supervisors on employee performance, behavior, and discipline, ensuring consistency and fairness in decision-making.
- Support leaders in navigating complex workplace situations and implementing performance improvement plans that foster growth and accountability.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders, promoting open communication, early intervention, and resolution of workplace concerns.
Data, Reporting & Insights
- Provide coaching and consultation to leaders and teams on topics including career development, performance improvement, and leadership effectiveness.
- Partner across PCS and business teams to execute key people initiatives such as workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, culture, and compensation planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Review and analyze workforce data and engagement metrics to identify trends, recommend solutions, and improve team effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
- Support the design and execution of organizational change initiatives, ensuring strong communication, stakeholder alignment, and adoption.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
◦ Equivalent skills and experience are also acceptable.
- 8–10+ years of progressive experience in HR-focused roles, including at least 5 years in Employee Relations or related leadership roles with enterprise impact.
- Ability to obtain SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification within 12 months of start date.
- Proven experience leading complex employee relations functions, including investigations, compliance, and policy development across multiple business units or geographies.
- Demonstrated strategic judgment and decision-making in evaluating options, managing risk, and providing balanced recommendations to senior leadership.
- Strong ability to build and sustain trusted partnerships with executives, HR colleagues, and cross-functional teams to influence outcomes and strengthen organizational culture.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders within a complex or matrixed environment, with strong client management and business acumen skills
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Ability to navigate and leverage HRIS platforms, including reporting and data analytics functionality.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
- Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
- Local travel as appropriate
- Occasional work some evenings or weekends
Employee Value Proposition:
As a valued member of Blood Cancer United, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.
We are excited to share the base pay range for this position is $116,000 to $122,000. The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Blood Cancer United we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skiBlood Cancer United required of employees. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer Blood Cancer United is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Blood Cancer United seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Blood Cancer United home. Blood Cancer United complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.
