Director of Employee Relations

Director of Employee Relations

Accrue Partners

• A well‑established, national specialty insurance brokerage and underwriting organization with a multi‑state footprint and thousands of employees.
• A sophisticated HR organization that partners closely with Legal, Compliance, and senior leadership to support an exciting, growing organization.
• A culture that values integrity, accountability, and thoughtful risk management, balanced with a strong focus on employee engagement and fairness.
• An organization navigating growth and complexity, requiring consistent and scalable employee relations practices.
• A leadership team that values sound judgment, data‑informed decision‑making, and trusted counsel.
• A business with strong financial performance and long‑term stability within the insurance and financial services sector.

• A Director‑level leadership role with ownership of the employee relations function across a complex, multi‑state organization.
• Direct exposure to senior leaders, with the ability to influence decisions that shape workplace culture and risk posture.
• The opportunity to build, refine, and modernize Employee Relations programs, policies, and governance frameworks.
• A seat at the table as a trusted advisor on sensitive, high‑impact people matters.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long‑term incentives aligned with leadership impact.
• An environment that values proactive ER strategy, not just reactive case management.

• This role ensures consistent, fair, and legally compliant employee relations practices across a large and diverse workforce.
• The Director will play a critical role in mitigating risk, managing investigations, and partnering with Legal on complex matters.
• The organization is seeking to move toward a more data‑driven and preventative ER model, identifying trends before issues escalates.
• Leaders across the business rely on this role for coaching and guidance on performance management, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• This position directly impacts employee trust, leadership effectiveness, and the overall employee experience.
• As the business continues to evolve, this role will help ensure Employee Relations practices scale thoughtfully and responsibly.

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with 5+ years leading employee relations programs and investigations.
• Deep expertise in employment law and compliance across multiple states (EEOC, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII, and related regulations).
• Experience with in insurance, financial services, or similarly regulated environments is strongly preferred.
• A proven ability to coach leaders through complex, sensitive situations with confidence and discretion.
• Strong investigative skills, including impartial fact‑finding, documentation, and recommendation of outcomes.
• A leadership style grounded in sound judgment, credibility, and relationship‑building across all levels of the organization.
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Director

Full‑time

Human Resources

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