Employee Relations Manager

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone. Employee Relations Manager We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager with HR Business Partner expertise to lead employee relations for key business units across the United States. In this role, you will foster a positive organizational culture and strengthen people management capabilities through training, coaching, and workforce analytics. You will lead workplace investigations—including complex, high-risk cases—in partnership with Legal, Compliance, and business leadership. You will also own compliance and risk management responsibilities across all HR practices and policies (including PTO, severance, leaves, and anti-discrimination) for an extended HR shared services environment spanning multiple manufacturing and office locations. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor with sound judgment, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for building an ethical, inclusive workplace. This role operates at a manager level in scope and requires the ability to achieve measurable improvements in engagement, performance, and risk mitigation within a multicultural, multilingual environment. Performance Goals • Analyze employee relations trends and recommend proactive solutions to strengthen culture and reduce risk; reduce repeat complaints and grievances year-over-year through targeted interventions. • Close employee relations cases within agreed SLAs while maintaining legally defensible documentation. • Develop and facilitate manager coaching and training programs that improve manager effectiveness scores and increase participation through engaging content. • Lead investigations and corrective actions that reduce legal exposure and mitigate litigation risk in high-stakes cases. • Identify systemic issues and launch prevention initiatives that measurably improve engagement and retention in assigned business units. • Educate and coach leaders assigned from headquarters on U.S. employment law, regulatory expectations, and workplace practices. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations & Investigations • Serve as the lead HR partner for employee relations: intake, triage, investigation, resolution, and documentation. • Resolve complex employee relations issues in alignment with company values and legal compliance requirements. • Conduct impartial workplace investigations and produce clear, defensible reports with actionable recommendations. • Partner with Legal, Internal Audit, Compliance, and Compensation on high-risk and sensitive matters. Manager Development & Coaching • Coach leaders on performance management, progressive discipline, restructuring, and terminations to ensure consistency, compliance, and cultural competency. • Design and deliver high-impact manager training on topics such as performance coaching,