Principal, Employee Relations

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society. Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry. Job Description: Principal, Employee Relations The Mission As the Principal, Employee Relations , you aren’t just resolving conflicts—you are a strategic architect of Cotality’s workplace culture. You’ll serve as a lead expert within our Employee Relations Center of Excellence (COE), providing high-level consultation to leaders and HR Business Partners. Your goal is to move beyond reactive fixes to build proactive, data-driven strategies that foster an environment where our people thrive. What You’ll Be Doing Strategic Advisory: Act as the lead consultant for people leaders and HRBPs on high-stakes cases, ranging from complex investigations to workforce planning and performance architecture. Case Leadership: Own the end-to-end investigation lifecycle for sensitive or escalated complaints. You’ll develop the plan, conduct the interviews, and partner with Legal/HR leadership to implement fair, sustainable resolutions. Data-Driven Insights: Don’t just report numbers; tell the story. You will analyze HR metrics (ER case data, exit surveys, etc.) to identify underlying trends and design proactive training or interventions. Operational Excellence: Modernize our people processes. You’ll refine and scale our workflows for ADA accommodations, leaves of absence, and corrective action to ensure they are world-class. Mitigation & Influence: Identify enterprise-level risks early. You will partner closely with In-House Employment Counsel to ensure our practices stay ahead of industry standards and employment law. Key Responsibilities Drive Resolution: Manage complex ER issues autonomously, ensuring every case is handled with empathy, consistency, and legal rigor. Proactive Strategy: Foresee potential workplace friction and develop innovative methods to address challenges before they escalate. Coaching & Growth: Educate and mentor people leaders to enhance their management capabilities and emotional intelligence. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align ER initiatives with broader business imperatives, ensuring our team’s work contributes directly to Cotality’s strategic goals. Knowledge Leadership: Maintain an expert-level pulse on industry trends, labor laws, and ER best practices. Employee Experience: As an empathetic problem solver, you will navigate complex workplace dynamics to ensure that every resolution reinforces a culture of fairness, respect, and a world-class employee experience - even in the most challenging situations What’s In It For You? The Hybrid Advantage: Enjoy the best of both worlds. We believe in moments that matter in-office (2 days a week) while offering the flexibility to work remotely the rest of the time. Innovation-First Culture: Be part of a passionate team bringing ground-breaking predictive products to market in a casual, high-energy environment. Investment in You: Access our world-class self-development portal and a clear career path designed for your continued professional asce ... (truncated, view full listing at source)