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Scotts Miracle-Gro

via Workday

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Manager, Employee Relations (Remote - West Coast)

Anywhere
Full-time
Posted 1/28/2026
Direct Apply
Key Skills:
Workplace Investigations
Employee Relations
HR Policy & Compliance

Compensation

Salary Range

$112K - 131K a year

Responsibilities

Lead complex workplace investigations, provide guidance on employee relations, and develop HR policies in a remote setting.

Requirements

Must have extensive HR experience, leadership skills, and fluency in English and Spanish, with a focus on investigations and employee relations.

Full Description

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply! As the Manager, Employee Relations, you will help lead a critical pillar of our centralized HR Operations function. This role sits within the centralized HR Operations model to ensure objectivity and scalability across the organization. This is a remote position ideally that sits and is able to work in Pacific Standard Time or Mountain Standard Time. We will require this candidate to be able to communicate fluently (written and verbal) in English and Spanish. This role is responsible for ensuring a fair, consistent, and respectful workplace environment by overseeing complex workplace investigations, performance management consultations, and policy interpretation. You will manage a direct report and work alongside a peer Manager to balance caseloads and drive departmental strategy. While this is a leadership role, it is also "hands-on," requiring you to manage high-risk cases while simultaneously coaching your team and advising HR leadership on ER trends. Case Management & Investigations Lead and conduct complex, sensitive, and high-risk workplace investigations (e.g., harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and gross misconduct). Provide expert guidance to HR Business Partners and Managers on the Disciplinary Action process, ensuring documentation is objective and legally defensible. Serve as the final reviewer for investigation reports prepared by your direct report to ensure quality and consistency. People Leadership & Coaching Directly manage, mentor, and develop one ER Specialist, providing oversight on their caseload and professional growth. Act as a formal escalation point for grievances or cases that exceed the Specialist’s scope. Collaborate with your peer Manager to standardize ER intake processes and ensure equal distribution of work across the centralized team. Strategy & Compliance Interpret and apply company policies and labor laws to ensure organizational compliance and mitigate legal risk. Analyze ER case data and trends to identify "hot spots" or systemic issues, reporting findings and recommendations to the Director, HR Operations. Partner with HR leadership and Ethics & Compliance to update internal HR policies & processes based on changing legislation. Training & Prevention Identify training opportunities for people managers and assist in developing the training solutions for such topics. Deliver routine ER training to HR Business Partners with the partnership of HR leadership and Ethics & Compliance. Proactively consult with HR leadership to improve team climate and employee engagement The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $111,500.00 - $131,200.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.In addition to the determined base salary, this role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs.For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary. Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel… Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path. We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy. Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards. Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team. Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro and Hawthorne Gardening talent communities. Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace. EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Notification to Agencies: Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations. Looking to stay connected for potential future opportunities? Join our talent community and let us find opportunities that match your talent. Leave your contact details and CV/Resume and our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to you if we find a ScottsMiracle-Gro or Hawthorne role that suits your skills. Don't see a job you're interested in? Sign in to your account or create an account by going to "Sign In". Then click "Job Alerts" to set up alerts for future jobs that may be of interest. To change the language, click on "English" at the top right corner of the screen and select your preferred language. If you are already signed in, click the cloud icon and go to Change Language. Para cambiar el idioma, haz clic en "English" en la esquina superior derecha de la pantalla y selecciona tu idioma preferido. Si ya habías iniciado sesión, has clic en el icono de la nube y ve a "Cambiar idioma". Si vous souhaitez changer la langue, merci de sélection-ner "English" en haut, à droite de l'écran et de choisir la langue dans laquelle vous souhaitez postuler. Si vous êtes déjà connecté à votre compte, cliquez sur le nuage en haut à droite de l'écran et sélectionnez "Change Language". Om de taal te wijzigen, klikt u op "Engels” rechtsboven op het scherm en selecteert u uw voorkeurstaal. Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations. ScottsMiracle-Gro will never ask for payment or financial information at any stage in the recruitment process. Learn more here Are you currently a Scotts Miracle-Gro or Hawthorne Gardening Company associate? Log into the company's network and apply through Workday via the Garden.

This job posting was last updated on 1/29/2026

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