Employee Relations Business Partner

Employee Relations Business Partner - 388

75, USD per year

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The Employee Relations Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations matters, providing expert guidance on investigations, performance management, corrective action, grievances, workplace conduct issues, and policy/procedure interpretation to ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with organizational policies and employment laws. This position acts as a senior, strategic individual contributor, working on complex matters while partnering with leadership, the office of EEO, Legal Services, and other stakeholders to assess risk and recommend appropriate actions.

Advises and coaches leaders and employees on employee relations matters, including performance management, corrective action, workplace conduct, conflict resolution, and policy/procedure interpretation.

Conducts employee relations investigations involving workplace conduct, policy violations, interpersonal conflict, and performance-related matters; gathers and analyzes information, maintains thorough documentation, and prepares objective findings and recommendations.

Partners with leaders on performance management strategies, including development and monitoring of performance improvement plans, and reviews recommendations related to corrective action and employment terminations.

Identifies and analyzes employee relations trends and risk indicators; recommends proactive interventions, policy updates, and systemic solutions that support a professional and accountable workplace.

Develops and delivers training for leaders and employees on employee relations topics, informed by case trends, organizational needs, and policy priorities.

Provides guidance on consistent application of policies, procedures, and workplace standards across departments.

Collaborates with the EEO department on matters that involve both employee conduct and potential policy or civil rights concerns, while maintaining primary ownership of non-EEO employee relations issues.

Partners with Legal, Human Resources, and operational leadership to assess risk and support sound decision-making on complex employee relations matters.

Partners with leaders on performance management, including the development and monitoring of performance improvement plans (PIPs), and reviews or approves recommendations related to corrective action and employment terminations.

Develops and supports employee relations programs and initiatives that promote engagement, accountability, and respectful workplace practices.

This job description excludes marginal functions that are incidental to performing the job. Other duties may exist.

Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Business Administration, Organizational Behavior, HR, Psychology, or related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, employee relations, investigations, mediation, or related transportation operational support functions. Experience may be substituted in lieu of education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Experience working in a public sector, unionized, or highly regulated environment.

Demonstrated experience building positive, trust-based relationships with employees, resolving concerns through an empathetic, fair, and professional approach.

Proven ability to advise, coach, and influence leaders on employee relations matters, including performance management, corrective action, and workplace conduct.

Experience conducting complex employee relations investigations, including fact-finding, documentation, analysis, and development of findings and recommendations.

Strong working knowledge of employment and labor laws applicable to employee relations (e.g., ADA, FMLA, FLSA, retaliation standards).

Experience developing and delivering employee relations training for leaders and employees.

Ability to analyze trends and identify systemic issues to recommend policy, process, or training improvements.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing clear, objective documentation and case summaries.

Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Demonstrated skill in objective decision-making, balancing employee concerns, organizational needs, and risk considerations.

Strong ability to manage multiple…