Associate Director, Employee Relations

Galderma

Associate Director managing complex Employee Relations at Galderma. Leading investigations and partnering with HR and Legal while ensuring compliant outcomes in the U.S.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeBoston • California, Florida, Massachusetts, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the intake, assessment, investigation, and resolution of complex employee relations matters
Serve as the primary escalation point for high-risk and complex employee relations cases
Conduct thorough, objective, and timely investigations
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Ethics, Security, and other functions
Facilitate resolution of workplace conflicts through coaching, mediation, and other informal resolution approaches
Provide expert consultation and coaching to HR Business Partners and business leaders
Support organizational transformations, restructurings, workforce reductions, and other business changes
Coach managers and leaders on effective people management practices
Analyze employee relations trends, investigation outcomes, and workforce data to identify recurring themes

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in employee relations or HR business partnering
Advanced degree or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Deep expertise in employment law and HR compliance
Strong investigation, mediation, and problem-solving capabilities
Proven ability to influence at senior levels and drive cross-functional alignment
Exceptional written and verbal communication across diverse audiences
Data-driven mindset for identifying ER trends and solutions
Proven ability to use sound judgment to address multifaceted organizational challenges.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
a generous paid time off policy
hybrid work schedules

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Hard Skills & Tools

Employee RelationsHR Business PartneringInvestigation TechniquesMediation PracticesProblem-SolvingData AnalysisWorkforce Data AnalysisOrganizational Change ManagementCoachingConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCoaching AbilitiesJudgment

Certifications

Advanced Degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration