Employee Relations Specialist

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The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for supporting the administration and delivery of employee relations programs and practices that foster a positive, productive, and compliant work environment across Ohio Machinery Co. Reporting to the Employee Relations Supervisor, this role serves as a resource to leaders and employees by providing guidance and support related to workplace concerns, performance management, conflict resolution, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, employee engagement, and employment practices.

The Employee Relations Specialist partners with operational leaders, Human Resources, Safety, Employee Development, and other internal resources to promote positive employee experiences, support fair and consistent application of company policies, identify employee relations trends, and help strengthen workplace culture throughout the organization. This role is highly field-oriented and requires frequent travel to company locations to support employee relations initiatives, investigations, leader coaching, and employee engagement activities.

• Serve as a resource for employees and leaders regarding workplace concerns, employee relations matters, company policies, and established practices.
• Provide guidance to leaders on performance management, attendance, workplace conduct, corrective action, conflict resolution, and other employee-related issues.
• Partner with the Employee Relations Supervisor on complex, sensitive, or higher-risk employee relations matters.
• Assist leaders in addressing employee concerns promptly, consistently, and professionally.
• Support efforts to resolve workplace conflicts and facilitate productive communication between employees and leaders.
• Conduct timely, thorough, and objective workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy concerns, workplace conduct, and other employee relations matters.
• Conduct employee and witness interviews, gather and review relevant information, document findings, and prepare investigation summaries.
• Partner with the Employee Relations Supervisor and appropriate internal resources on investigation findings and recommended next steps.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and accurate documentation throughout the investigation process.
• Conduct employee focus groups to gather meaningful feedback regarding the overall employee experience.
• Facilitate open, respectful dialogue that encourages employees to share perspectives, concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify and analyze employee relations trends, recurring themes, and workplace concerns based on focus group feedback.
• Assess opportunities to strengthen employee communication, engagement, and workplace culture.
• Summarize focus group findings and translate employee feedback into actionable insights and recommendations.

• An associate degree, preferably in human resource management or a related field is required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Must be resourceful with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply appropriate sections of employment law, regulations, and company policies.
• Must have strong computer skills and the…