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Senior Manager, Employee Relations
full-timeNew York, Parsippany$149k - $157k

Summary

Location

New York, Parsippany

Salary

$149k - $157k

Type

full-time

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About this role

About Wonder

Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.  

The Wonder app is the premiere platform to feed every craving, all in one order. Our 25+ award-winning restaurant partners span every cuisine you can think of, from Greek to Thai, and come from the minds of the best chefs in the industry—Bobby Flay, José Andrés, Marcus Samuelsson, and more.   

And our diners don’t have to choose just one: they can mix and match dishes from as many Made by Wonder restaurants as they’d like, or order from neighborhood gems near them. Everything is made to order at our brick-and-mortar locations across the East Coast and delivered fast and free, and more locations are opening every week.  

The best in the business are coming to Wonder, working every day to make us the destination for every mealtime moment. Join a team of technology, culinary, and logistics pioneers, backed by top-tier venture capitalists, and help us make great food more accessible. 

About The Opportunity 

 This role leads Wonder’s enterprise Employee Relations strategy, with primary focus on corporate populations and direct oversight of the Field Employee Relations Manager. The Senior Manager ensures consistent, fair, and compliant employee relations practice across the organization while serving as the escalation point for complex and high-risk matters. 

The Impact You Will Make

Enterprise Employee Relations

  • Set and own the Employee Relations strategy for corporate teams

  • Establish ER standards, frameworks, and escalation paths used across Wonder

  • Act as senior advisor on complex, sensitive, or high-risk employee matters

Field ER Leadership

  • Directly manage the Field Employee Relations Manager

  • Ensure field ER execution aligns with enterprise standards and risk posture

  • Serve as an escalation point for field investigations, terminations, and critical cases

  • Build capability, consistency, and judgment across the field ER function

Investigations & Case Management

  • Lead and oversee complex corporate investigations

  • Provide guidance and oversight on field-led investigations

  • Partner closely with Legal on elevated-risk matters

  • Ensure timely, well-documented outcomes

Policy, Compliance & Risk

  • Own corporate ER policies, conduct standards, and disciplinary frameworks

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

  • Identify trends, repeat issues, and systemic risk and drive corrective action

  • Support wage & hour, Fair Work Week, leave, and regulatory compliance as needed

Leader Enablement

  • Coach corporate leaders and HRBPs on performance management and corrective action

  • Support leaders through difficult conversations with clarity and consistency

  • Develop ER playbooks, tools, and training for leaders and People partners

  • Reinforce values-based decision-making across the organization

Insights & Reporting

  • Track ER trends across corporate and field populations

  • Build reporting for senior leadership on volume, themes, and risk

  • Use insights to inform policy updates, training priorities, and org interventions

Partnership & Scale

  • Partner with Legal, Compliance, Safety, and Operations

  • Contribute to broader People initiatives tied to engagement, culture, and leadership

What You Bring to the Table 

  • 8+ years of progressive Employee Relations or HR experience

  • Bachelor's degree required in related field.

  • Experience leading corporate ER and managing ER leaders supporting field teams

  • Strong working knowledge of employment law and investigations

  • Sound judgment, discretion, and executive presence

  • Ability to balance empathy, accountability, and business needs

Got these? Even Better!

  • Experience with AllVoices

  • Experience with Workday

As a matter of company policy, Wonder does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role.

Our hybrid model requires 3 days a week in the office. That said, many team members choose to come in more often to take advantage of in-person collaboration and connection. You're welcome—and encouraged—to be in the office up to 5 days a week if it works for you.

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New York: $149,000-$157,000 per year

Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.  

A Final Note

At Wonder, we believe that in order to build the best team, we must hire using an objective lens.  We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire people for their potential and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.  As such, we do not discriminate or make decisions based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.  If you have a disability, please let your recruiter know how we can make your interview process work best for you. 

We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy

Other facts

Tech stack
Employee Relations,HR Experience,Employment Law,Investigations,Coaching,Policy Compliance,Risk Management,Performance Management,Leadership,Communication,Judgment,Discretion,Training,Reporting,Collaboration,Problem Solving

About Wonder

Wonder is the mealtime platform built to satisfy every craving without compromise. With options including dine-in, delivery, pickup, and meal kits, Wonder makes every dining experience effortless. With the Wonder app, you can combine hundreds of dishes from the menus of world-renowned chefs in a single order so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving—no more mealtime debates, just fuller plates, and happy eaters.

Recognized by Fast Company as one of the “Most Innovative Companies,” Wonder’s portfolio of brands also includes meal-kit pioneer Blue Apron, leading online food marketplaces Grubhub and Seamless, last-mile logistics platform Relay, and Emmy®-winning media company Tastemade. Together, we're united by a single mission: to make great food more accessible.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our world-class team. We’ve brought together people who are changing the way the world eats—with grit, optimism, care, and a little bit of salt, and pepper. And it's just the beginning. Help us become the primary destination for mealtime. We hope you’re hungry.

Team size: 201-500 employees
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Industry: Food & Beverages

What you'll do

  • The Senior Manager leads the Employee Relations strategy for corporate teams and oversees the Field Employee Relations Manager. They ensure compliance and consistency in employee relations practices across the organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wonder pay for a Senior Manager, Employee Relations?

Wonder offers a competitive compensation package for the Senior Manager, Employee Relations role. The salary range is USD 149k - 157k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Senior Manager, Employee Relations do at Wonder?

As a Senior Manager, Employee Relations at Wonder, you will: the Senior Manager leads the Employee Relations strategy for corporate teams and oversees the Field Employee Relations Manager. They ensure compliance and consistency in employee relations practices across the organization..

Why join Wonder as a Senior Manager, Employee Relations?

Wonder is a leading Food & Beverages company. The Senior Manager, Employee Relations role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Senior Manager, Employee Relations position at Wonder remote?

The Senior Manager, Employee Relations position at Wonder is based in New York, United States and Parsippany, New Jersey, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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