<p>We are looking for a dedicated Employee Relations Manager to join our client's team on a long-term contract basis. This position is based in Harvard, Massachusetts, and offers an exciting opportunity to lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, skill development, and workplace harmony. The role involves designing and implementing impactful learning and development programs, fostering a collaborative environment, and ensuring consistent practices across multiple locations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with the Global Director of L&D and global HR teams to scale learning culture initiatives after successful pilot programs.</li><li>Enable all front-line managers to embed skills matrices and visible on-the-job (OTJ) training plans within their teams.</li><li>Identify, develop, and oversee stretch assignments and rotational programs; ensure completion and reporting of deployed programs.</li><li>Design and implement a blended development program for front-line managers, utilizing LinkedIn Learning courses, live workshops, and custom toolkits.</li><li>Upskill and certify a pool of internal managers to serve as facilitators and peer leaders for training and workshops.</li><li>Organize and manage a manager development forum, fostering a collaborative environment for managers to learn from peers and share best practices.</li><li>Establish success factors, KPIs, and measurement frameworks, regularly reporting outcome metrics for all manager development initiatives.</li><li>Provide ongoing guidance to local L&D team members to embed programs and practices consistently across site locations.</li><li>Stay current with industry trends in learning, leadership, and talent development; integrate new approaches and technologies as appropriate.</li><li><strong>Travel Requirement:</strong> Regular travel is required to our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts locations to support the rollout and embedding of L&D programs.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.</li><li>Proven experience in learning & development, instructional design, or talent management (typically 4+ years).</li><li>Practical knowledge of designing blended learning solutions, including digital courses and facilitated sessions.</li><li>Strong project management skills; ability to oversee multiple initiatives, stakeholders, and locations.</li><li>Excellent facilitation and communication skills; experience developing peer-led or manager-led training is highly desirable.</li><li>Ability to build positive relationships across functions and inspire continuous learning.</li><li>Familiarity with measurement tools and reporting for L&D impact.</li><li>Experience supporting global, multi-site teams a plus.</li><li><strong>Ability and willingness to travel regularly to Philadelphia and Massachusetts locations as part of essential job duties.</strong></li><li><strong>This is a contract position, scheduled for 24–32 hours per week.</strong></li></ul><p><br></p>