Who I Am
Wyatt Ryder. Employee Relations leader and workplace investigator with a people-centered approach.
Meet WyattEmployee Relations Leader · Workplace Investigator
Hi, I'm Wyatt Ryder, PHR, AWI-CH
Employee Relations leader with deep experience navigating high-risk, high-visibility workplace matters across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Strengthening leaders while reducing organizational risk.
Based in Boulder, Colorado.
- 90K
- Employees supported
- 3
- Countries & regions
- AWI
- Faculty member
The essentials / 30-second read
Wyatt in 30 Seconds
What I Do
Navigate high-risk, high-visibility workplace matters across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
Explore my experienceWhat I Bring
Practical guidance that strengthens leaders and reduces organizational risk. Deep investigations expertise and a commitment to developing others.
See my expertiseLet’s Talk
Start a conversation about Employee Relations, workplace investigations, or leadership.
Contact Wyatt Download résumé01 / Profile
People-centered approach.
As an Employee Relations leader, I bring deep expertise in high-risk workplace investigations, Title VII, executive-level misconduct, and multi-country ER strategy across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. My work centers on improving investigation quality, building leader capability, and helping businesses reach responsible, well-informed outcomes.
02 / Expertise
A practical approach to sensitive work.
Workplace Investigations
High-risk and high-visibility matters involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ethics violations, and executive conduct.
ER Strategy & Risk
Clear, proactive guidance that balances legal and people risk with business needs across complex operating environments.
Leader Capability
Practical coaching on performance, discipline, accommodations, leaves, crisis response, and difficult employee decisions.
Investigations Education
Investigation methodology and best practices taught as Faculty for the Association of Workplace Investigators.
03 / Experience
Leadership across industries and scale.
Raising Cane’s
Employee Relations Leader
Leading employee relations and crisis matters across the Mountain West, advising regional and divisional executives, and using data to mitigate HR and legal risk.
Cisco Systems
Americas Employee Relations Leader
Led ER consultants supporting the United States, Canada, and Latin America, with responsibility for complex investigations, executive matters, AI projects, and investigation training.
DaVita Kidney Care
Manager · Supervisor · Advisor, Employee Relations
Progressed through ER leadership roles supporting 30,000 teammates, high-risk investigations, California employment matters, labor relations, and executive performance.
Chipotle & State of Colorado
Compliance Specialist · HR Technician
Built a foundation in global compliance, work authorization, labor regulations, recruiting, job analysis, and HR operations.
Credentials & engagement
Committed to the craft—and to developing others.
EducationBachelor of Arts, Political Science & Russian Studies · University of Colorado Boulder
PHRProfessional in Human Resources · HRCI
AWI-CHAssociation of Workplace Investigators Certificate Holder
FacultyAssociation of Workplace Investigators · 2023—Present
MentorCU Boulder Leadership Program · 2023—Present
LanguagesAdvanced Spanish and Russian proficiency