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Manager, Employee Relations and Compliance

State College, PA

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 judgment.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex policies into clear guidance.
  • Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with leaders and employees at all organizational levels.
  • Strong organizational discipline — able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Detail-oriented approach to reporting and compliance, with a consistent record of accuracy.
  • Ability to influence outcomes through thoughtful collaboration and sound judgment.
  • Deep commitment to delivering a positive employee experience and fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace.
  • Working knowledge of AI tools applied within HR contexts.

Benefits 

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience  
  • Comprehensive healthcare and dental benefits. 
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match. 
  • A collaborative work environment. 

AccuWeather is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. We are an equal-opportunity employer.  If you are a highly motivated, organized, and dynamic professional with the skills and experience to excel in this role, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our organization's success. 

About AccuWeather

AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved over 12,000 lives, prevented injury to over 100,000 people, and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.

Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeather’s proven Superior Accuracy™ across our consumer digital platforms. AccuWeather.com is the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world, and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.  AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations, and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW® reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV, Charter Communications - Spectrum, Verizon, Philo, Frndly TV, Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream, Roku, Xumo, Rockbot, LG, and Amazon Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.  Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the “father of modern commercial meteorology.” Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been called “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur’s Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to human.resources@accuweather.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

 

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