Sr. Employee Relations Specialist - Ave Maria

Sr. Employee Relations Specialist - Ave Maria

Location:

Ave Maria, FL

Requisition  | Date:
Jan 3, 2026

An experienced employee relations specialist will provide guidance on policies and procedures, support employee engagement and training, investigate employee issues, and facilitate resolution of employee relations matters. The role requires strong communication skills, experience in an HR Generalist or Employee Relations position, and a bachelor’s degree. Manufacturing experience is a plus.

• Advises employees and management on interpretation of personnel policies, programs and procedures.
• Provides counseling and facilitates resolution of employee relations issues.
• Leads investigations on employee issues.
• Provides feedback to Compensation Department supporting wage determinations.
• Facilitates training (onboarding, HR software, annual compliance).
• Supports Benefits team programs (communication, meetings, enrollment support).
• Reviews and assists managers with content of annual performance evaluations.
• Monitors documents used to evaluate and enhance job performance and workplace behaviors.
• Coaches and consults managers to enhance people and performance management skills.
• Supports organizational change by seeking and developing ways for teams to be more effective.
• Assists with training and regulatory audits as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 7+ years of Human Resources experience in an Employee Relations or Generalist role.
• Preferred experience in a 300+ employee manufacturing/assembly environment; medical device manufacturing preferred.
• PHR, SPHR or SHRM‑CP certification preferred.

• Honesty, integrity, and solid HR principles knowledge.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong business technical writing skills.
• Ability to investigate and resolve complex HR issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Capability to engage with workforce on plant floor and deliver strategic HR value.
• Track record managing high volume HR processes.
• Experience coaching and counseling across all organization levels.
• Analytical mind with creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in workforce metrics and reporting.
• Multi‑tasking in deadline‑oriented environment.
• Capacity to embrace change and propose innovative solutions.
• Leadership in manufacturing environment.

• High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with SAP Success Factors and/or HR Acuity is a plus.

• Problem‑solving and handling sensitive issues.
• Crisis management.
• Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.
• Interpreting technical instructions and handling abstract and concrete variables.

• Ability to comprehend, verbalize and write language to the required level.

• General office or open cubicle/workstation environment.
• Noise level usually moderate.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.