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Employee Relations Consultant

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$119K - $153K/yr

US Remote Employee Relations Consultant - US Seeking an experienced Human Resources (HR) professional with a strong Employee Relations (ER) investigations background to join a dynamic team in a fast ...

REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX Categories: Human Resources, Management/Supervisor DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC ... EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SUPERVISOR Job Location: Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) 1789 West ...

$65K - $70K/yr

REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX Categories: Human Resources, Management/Supervisor DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC ... EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SUPERVISOR Job Location: Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) 1789 West ...

This will be a remote position that must be based in the United States. The Director of Employee Relations will be responsible for overseeing and managing all employee relations matters, ensuring ...

Director, Employee Relations

Chicago, IL · Remote

$160K - $185K/yr

This will be a remote position that must be based in the United States. The Director of Employee Relations will be responsible for overseeing and managing all employee relations matters, ensuring ...

This will be a remote position that must be based in the United States. The Director of Employee Relations will be responsible for overseeing and managing all employee relations matters, ensuring ...

Director, Employee Relations

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$160K - $185K/yr

This will be a remote position that must be based in the United States. The Director of Employee Relations will be responsible for overseeing and managing all employee relations matters, ensuring ...

This will be a remote position that must be based in the United States. The Director of Employee Relations will be responsible for overseeing and managing all employee relations matters, ensuring ...

This will be a full-time, remote role, located within the United States. The Employee Relations Specialist serves as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding workplace concerns ...

This will be a full-time, remote role, located within the United States. The Employee Relations Specialist serves as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding workplace concerns ...

This will be a full-time, remote role, located within the United States. The Employee Relations Specialist serves as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding workplace concerns ...

This will be a full-time, remote role, located within the United States. The Employee Relations Specialist serves as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding workplace concerns ...

The Director, Employee Relations serves as a strategic HR leader and trusted advisor to executive leaders, HR Business Partners, Legal, Compliance, and HR Centers of Excellence. This role establishes ...

Leader, Employee Relations

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$164K - $209K/yr

US Remote preferred; Latam; Canada Employee Relations Leader - Americas We are seeking an experienced Human Resources leader with strong Employee Relations (ER) experience to lead a team of ER ...

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How much do remote employee relations jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote employee relations in the United States is $97,534.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $116,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote employee relations?

Remote employee relations jobs focus on providing remote HR or ER services for a company, especially as it applies to management and communication needs. In this role, you may conduct exit interviews for your organization, help support the staffing needs of each department, and ensure that benefit and support packages are enough to entice and motivate employees. Some employee relations jobs also involve counseling employees through personal problems, developing training schedules, and setting up employee activities. Employee relations jobs are often—but not always—part of an HR department. As a remote role, this job usually involves working from home, though some employee relations jobs instead involve a lot of travel to help set up events and activities.

How does a remote employee relations professional typically collaborate with HR teams and managers across different locations?

Remote Employee Relations professionals frequently coordinate with HR teams, managers, and employees through virtual meetings, emails, and collaboration platforms. They play a key role in resolving workplace issues, conducting investigations, and facilitating training sessions, often across multiple time zones. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential, as these professionals must ensure consistent policy application and support for all employees, regardless of location. Building trust and rapport remotely is a common challenge, but leveraging digital tools and regular check-ins helps foster positive working relationships.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote employee relations specialist, and why are they important?

To excel as a Remote Employee Relations Specialist, a solid background in human resources management, conflict resolution, and employment law is essential, often supported by a bachelor's degree in HR or a related field. Familiarity with HRIS platforms, case management systems, and communication tools like Zoom or Microsoft Teams is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, discretion, and strong written and verbal communication are vital for building trust and resolving sensitive issues remotely. These competencies are crucial for effectively managing employee concerns, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive virtual work environment.

What is the difference between Remote Employee Relations vs Remote HR Coordinator?

AspectRemote Employee RelationsRemote HR Coordinator
Primary FocusManaging employee relations, conflict resolution, engagementHandling HR administrative tasks, onboarding, record keeping
Required CredentialsHR certifications, strong communication skillsHR certifications, organizational skills
Work EnvironmentRemote, collaborative, employee-focusedRemote, administrative, process-oriented
Industry UsageHR departments, large organizationsHR departments, small to medium organizations

Remote Employee Relations specialists focus on maintaining positive employee relationships and resolving conflicts remotely, while Remote HR Coordinators handle administrative HR tasks. Both roles require HR certifications and are common in remote work environments, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

What cities are hiring for Remote Employee Relations jobs?

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What are the most commonly searched types of Employee Relations jobs?

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What states have the most Remote Employee Relations jobs?

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Infographic showing various Remote Employee Relations job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,534 per year, or $46.9 per hour.

Employee Relations Consultant

San Jose, CA • On-site, Remote


Cisco
Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Wholesalers • 10K+ employees

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

60th of 159 rated electronics manufacturers

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Recommended by parents


$119K - $153K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 08/27/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Location: US Remote
Employee Relations Consultant - US

Seeking an experienced Human Resources (HR) professional with a strong Employee Relations (ER) investigations background to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. The Global ER team is part of Cisco's People & Communities (P&C) organization and is responsible for the fair and respectful treatment of employees through the investigation of workplace complaints and advising on multifaceted highly complex employment matters.

The Employee Relations Consultant will:

  • Conduct ER investigations and recommend appropriate actions consistent with Cisco's policies and practices.

  • Maintain comprehensive case records and document investigation findings.

  • Independently manage assigned casework, providing timely communication to relevant parties and bringing investigations to closure quickly and definitively.

  • Remain respectful and empathetic in face of difficult and uncomfortable situations surrounding an investigation.

  • Advise on disciplinary action recommendations for matters handled by other groups.

  • Advise People Partners, cross-functional partners, and managers on ER matters and policy interpretation.

  • Coach and counsel management and employees daily on a variety of complex ER case matters.

  • Consult and collaborate with Global ER, P&C peers, Employee Legal team and other cross-functional team members and partners.

  • Communicate with all levels of the enterprise, including executive management.

  • Participate in the improvement, design and education delivery of global programs managed within the team.

  • Uphold and integrate Cisco's Guiding Principles in all actions, decisions and interactions.

  • Foster a culture of integrity, respect, and accountability in every aspect of Employee Relations.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.

  • 6+ years of Human Resources or Employee Relations experience, with at least 3 years of investigation experience.

  • 2+ years' experience working in multi-national company.

  • Technically proficient in Microsoft tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in collaborating and supporting business objectives

  • Exercise solid judgment and ownership of the decision-making process

  • Extensive use of leadership and influence skills as well as objectivity

  • Demonstrated ability to influence all levels of management

  • Ability to work independently with confidence and low supervision

  • Solid presentation/training delivery

  • Embrace collaboration, fast-paced environments, desire to learn, achieving results, earning trust, crafting strategy and leading change through productive disruption

  • Excellent with multi-tasking and managing high case volume

  • Exude calmness under high pressure fast paced environment

  • Ability to lead HR strategy discussions and generate plans for implementation in accordance with Cisco philosophy and culture

  • Embrace emerging AI tools to improve efficiency while balancing the critical human element of employee advocacy and workplace culture.

  • Experience with HR Acuity for employee relations case management and documentation.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:The starting salary range posted for this position is $119,000.00 to $153,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:

  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

  • 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

  • Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

  • Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the next

  • Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

  • .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

  • 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

  • 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

  • Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$145,400.00 - $213,700.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$129,600.00 - $188,500.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.


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Cisco Systems, a global tech titan based in San Jose, CA, US, operates in the information technology and services industry. Founded in 1984, the company was derived from a project between two computer scientists from Stanford University. They aimed to connect different networks of computer systems at the university, resulting in the first multi-protocol router, and subsequently, the birth of Cisco. As an industry-leading manufacturer of networking hardware and telecommunications equipment, Cisco's product and services range includes routers, switches, firewall devices, and telecommunication technology. The company's mission, "to shape the future of the Internet by creating unprecedented value and opportunity for our customers, employees, investors, and ecosystem partners," is a testament to its pursuit of technology-forward innovation and customer satisfaction.

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Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Jose, CA, US

Year founded

1984

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