Nintendo

Sr Employee Relations Specialist [Limited Term]

Redmond, WA · Senior

No sponsorship$108k-$174kDetected 67 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementHREmployee RelationsEmployment LawLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Americas.
For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at https://www.nintendo.com/.
THE SR EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST ROLE Are you passionate about fostering a fair, inclusive, and high-trust workplace where employees and leaders feel supported, respected, and empowered?

From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System ™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo's mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences.
Oversees and manages a comprehensive employee relations strategy grounded in deep understanding of the business, workforce needs, and evolving employment practices.
Leads and conducts impartial, high-quality workplace investigations into complex and sensitive issues including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, misconduct, and policy violations.
Partners closely with Legal, and HR Business Partners, to ensure consistent, fair, and compliant interpretation of policies, processes, and employment and labor laws.
Facilitates conflict resolution and provides employee relations coaching and advisory support to HRBPs, leaders and employees to strengthen performance, accountability, and workplace relationships.
Leads the development, updates, and communication of workplace policies, employee handbooks, and conduct standards to ensure clarity, compliance, and consistent application.
Ensures excellence in documentation, change management, and stakeholder communication to drive adoption of ER practices, support compliance, and strengthen leadership expectations.

5-7+ years of progressive experience supporting employee relations, HRBP, investigations, or related HR functions.
Strong knowledge of employment and labor laws, compliance frameworks, and employee relations best practices across multiple states.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple demands while delivering high-quality work in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency with HR systems, case management tools, and standard business software (e.g., UKG, Microsoft Office, Copilot, Convercent).
Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered.
Your expertise will help cultivate a culture of trust, accountability, and consistency across the organization.

Designs and delivers training, tools, and educational resources on ER-related topics including investigations, policy interpretation, manager capability, and workplace best practices.
Collaborates across HR functions including HR Business Partners, Talent, Total Rewards, and Legal to ensure integrated, consistent, and employee-centered solutions.
Contributes to broader HR strategy and cross-functional initiatives, sharing insights and supporting enterprise-wide programs that enhance engagement, culture, and equity.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home.

This listing is sourced directly from Nintendo's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.